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Mountain Bike Tour at Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park
Saturday,
APR
3, 2021
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park Please join us for an approximately 7 to 10-mile mountain bike ride with approximately 1,500 feet of climbing. The ride will cover most of the trails at the site with scenic views and several interpretive stops. Experienced riders recommended with hardtail or full suspension mountain bikes that are in good condition. RSVP required. For more info or to register online, click here. Or call 707-432-0150. Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Meet at Icehouse at the corner of Rockville Rd. & Suisun Valley Rd. |
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Nature Hike at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
APR
3, 2021
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches Come explore the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo! You'll be led by expert Solano Land Trust guides who know this area—known as the King-Swett Ranches—inside out. They'll share insights about the wildlife and spring flowers in this area, and give you a great workout! Take advantage of this special opportunity if you can because the King-Swett Ranches are otherwise closed. Bring: a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with tread for rugged, steep, and slippery off-trail terrain, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, protection from the elements (sun, wind, fog, rain). Recommended: binoculars, camera, bug repellent, hiking sticks, gaiters. Participants of all ages are welcome, but they must be prepared: a strenuous pace hiking up to 6 miles off-trail, up and down rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds, thorny plants, and thistle. The King-Swett Ranches are working ranches—cattle are free range so they roam as they please. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, visit us online. Registration is required. Location: 140 Red Top Rd. Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Meet at the Red Top Road Park-and-Ride in Fairfield. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
APR
3, 2021
9:30 AM BENICIA STATE PARKS ASSOCIATION — Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden We meet every Saturday from 9:30-11:30am in the Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden located at the Benicia State Park Recreation Area for planting, weeding, and tending. Parking is free on Saturday Volunteer Days. Tell the Gate Attendant that you are going into the Park to work at the Garden. Location: I-780 at Columbus Parkway Benicia State Park Recreation Area Benicia |
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Paddle and Taste
Saturday,
APR
3, 2021
1:00 PM GRIZZLY WATERS KAYAKING — Suisun Waterfront Join us for a two-hour nature paddle in Suisun Marsh followed by a VIP Beer/Wine Tasting event with our friends at Craft & Cork. Call (707) 302-0677 for reservations. (Ages 21+) Location: Suisun Boat Ramp Suisun City |
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2nd Saturday Tree Care Day
Saturday,
APR
10, 2021
9:00 AM BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION — Benicia High School Help us care for Benicia's trees! No experience necessary - tools and instruction provided! Bring gloves if you have them. Children under 14 will need an accompanying adult and all participants must sign our release waiver. BHS students - earn community service hours! To register, click here. Performers: Location: 1101 Military West Benicia DIRECTIONS: RSVP for more information. |
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Nature Hike at Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park
Saturday,
APR
10, 2021
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Nature Hike at Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park Explore the hills between Suisun Valley and Green Valley, and see sweeping views of Solano County and beyond. Enjoying the vistas of Solano County and searching for wildflowers. Rockville Trails is now Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park! Come find out what else is new besides the name! Moderate to Strenuous, 4-6 miles, 9am-1pm. Registration is required. For more info or to register online, click here. Or call 707-432-0150. Rain cancels. Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Meet at Icehouse at the corner of Rockville Rd. & Suisun Valley Rd. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
APR
10, 2021
9:30 AM BENICIA STATE PARKS ASSOCIATION — Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden We meet every Saturday from 9:30-11:30am in the Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden located at the Benicia State Park Recreation Area for planting, weeding, and tending. Parking is free on Saturday Volunteer Days. Tell the Gate Attendant that you are going into the Park to work at the Garden. Location: I-780 at Columbus Parkway Benicia State Park Recreation Area Benicia |
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Third Thursday Volunteer Day
Thursday,
APR
15, 2021
9:00 AM BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION — Benicia Housing Authority Come help us plant trees! We'll work from 9 am to Noon. No experience necessary. Tools and instruction provided. Bring gloves if you have them. Children under 14 must have accompanying adult and all participants must sign our release waiver. RSVP for details on meeting point by contacting the Benicia Tree Foundation at 745-4675 or by email. Location: 28 Riverhill Dr Benicia DIRECTIONS: RSVP for meeting place details. |
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Mindful Meditation and Yoga Hike
Saturday,
APR
17, 2021
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Join us for a socially distanced, 30-minute Mindful Meditation with Barbara Fredericks at Rush Ranch, followed by a yoga hike. Participants will be required to bring their own folding chair, and will be led through seated meditation surrounded by fresh air and the beautiful bird songs of Rush Ranch. Registration is required online. For more information, contact Solano Land Trust by email. Leader: Barbara Fredericks Location: 3521 Grizzly Island Road Suisun City DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 12 in Suisun City, take Grizzly Island Road south approximately 2 miles. Entrance/driveway will be on the right. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
APR
17, 2021
9:30 AM BENICIA STATE PARKS ASSOCIATION — Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden We meet every Saturday from 9:30-11:30am in the Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden located at the Benicia State Park Recreation Area for planting, weeding, and tending. Parking is free on Saturday Volunteer Days. Tell the Gate Attendant that you are going into the Park to work at the Garden. Location: I-780 at Columbus Parkway Benicia State Park Recreation Area Benicia |
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Earth Day Nature Hike at Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park
Thursday,
APR
22, 2021
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Nature Hike at Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park Celebrate Earth Day with an Nature Hike at Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi (formerly known as Rockville Trails Preserve). We’ll travel about 4-6 miles up and down hills enjoying views of Solano’s valleys, the Delta, and Mt. Diablo. Registration is Required. Moderate to Strenuous, 4-6 miles, 9am-1pm. Registration is required. For more info or to register online, click here. Or call 707-432-0150. Rain cancels. Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Meet at Icehouse at the corner of Rockville Rd. & Suisun Valley Rd. |
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Lyrids Meteor Shower Paddle
Friday,
APR
23, 2021
GRIZZLY WATERS KAYAKING — Suisun Marsh Meteor shower paddles are back this year as Mother Nature cooperates! These meteors can sometimes produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds. The nearly new moon will ensure dark skies for what should be a good show this year. Please note that this event is scheduled from 1:00 am - 3:00 am. Reserve your spot for this paddle by calling (707) 341-6141. Registration is required. Location: Suisun City Boat Ramp Suisun City |
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Earth Day Clean Up 2021
Saturday,
APR
24, 2021
This year's global Earth Day theme is Restore Our Earth, and we invite each of you to take local action in order to have a global impact. Join us April 19-24 for a week of simple, sustainable solutions you can adopt into your every day life to help make a difference. We'll also be highlighting local cleanup groups that are doing everything they can to #KeepSolanoClean. Celebrate Earth Day with a self-directed trash cleanup in your neighborhood. Visit us online for all the information you need to get started! |
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Nature Hike at Lynch Canyon
Saturday,
APR
24, 2021
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST & SOLANO COUNTY PARKS — Lynch Canyon Open Space Park This hike occurs every 4th Saturday of the month. The hike will take visitors westward along Middle Valley Trail leading to Prairie Ridge. Expect about a 5-mile hike at a moderate but even pace over uneven ground. Muddy spots will have cattle prints. There are steep climbs over several hills with the longest at Prairie Ridge. It’s worth it to see the view of the northern San Francisco Bay and Vallejo. Hike leaves promptly at 9:15 from the parking lot; expect to be back by noon. Docent guides will be discussing plant communities, landforms, and birds at Lynch Canyon, pointing out highlights as we go. Bring boots, appropriate clothing, water, and a snack. Registration is required. For more information or to register, click here. Or call 707.432.0150. The hike is free, but parking is $6.00 at Lynch Canyon. Parking Fee: $6 Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo DIRECTIONS: From I-80 East, take the Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit and follow the Lynch Canyon signs. From I-80 West, take the Red Top Road exit and follow the Lynch Canyon signs. |
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Volunteer Opportunity: Trail Crew
Saturday,
APR
24, 2021
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park Come join us in building the first trails at Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park! Get a sneak peek of the new trail system, meet cool people who care about land in Solano County, be part of the legacy of getting Rockville Trails ready for public access. For more information, email Jordan at Solano Land Trust. Registration is required. You can register online. Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Meet at Icehouse at the corner of Rockville Rd. & Suisun Valley Rd. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
APR
24, 2021
9:30 AM BENICIA STATE PARKS ASSOCIATION — Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden We meet every Saturday from 9:30-11:30am in the Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden located at the Benicia State Park Recreation Area for planting, weeding, and tending. Parking is free on Saturday Volunteer Days. Tell the Gate Attendant that you are going into the Park to work at the Garden. Location: I-780 at Columbus Parkway Benicia State Park Recreation Area Benicia |
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Super Moon Paddle
Monday,
APR
26, 2021
7:00 PM GRIZZLY WATERS KAYAKING — Suisun Marsh Come enjoy the unique experience watching the moon rise over the water.. Reserve your spot for this paddle by calling (707) 341-6141. Location: Suisun City Boat Ramp Suisun City |
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Communing with Cattle
Friday,
APR
30, 2021
9:30 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Venture into the world of animal behavioral science! We will be learning how to read and interpret cattle body language and recognizing how our actions can affect cattle behavior. As Citizen Scientists, Docents, and SLT staff and volunteers, we can lead the way towards minimizing stress for livestock and recreationists alike. Let’s learn to safely share the trails! Livestock and recreationists share the trails on over 130,000 acres of open space in the North Bay and San Francisco Bay Areas. All of Solano Land Trust’s properties are managed with grazing. Grazing animals serve a valuable purpose on the rangeland, but are often misunderstood. Cattle can be especially imposing to hikers due to their large size. This activity will be led by Jasmine Westbrook, SLT Project Manager. We will begin with a presentation and some discussion, and then we will take to the pastures to try to interpret the behaviors of cattle in the field. Please bring water and comfortable shoes for the outdoor portion. I recommend dressing in layers, as the Nature Center can get a bit chilly! The walk to the pasture will be easy to moderate difficulty level, depending on where the cattle are. If it is pouring rain, we may cancel the hike, but the rest of the event will take place. I plan to bring a lunch and I hope that some of you will join me! Registration is required. RSVP here or to Jasmine by email. Leader: Jasmine Westbrook Location: 3521 Grizzly Island Road Vallejo DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 12 in Suisun City, take Grizzly Island Road south approximately 2 miles. Entrance/driveway will be on the right. |
