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Coyote Club
Saturday,
JAN
12, 2013
9:00 AM GVRD — McIntyre Ranch For ages 4-14 -- The McIntyre Ranch is home to several different habitats, farm animals and an educational garden. Explore nature through activities, games and crafts. Getting up close to nature helps us to understand the balance we have with the environment. Studies have found that children who spend time exploring nature are more focused and interested in school. Families are encourage to come to every meeting. Bring a snack, water and your curiosity! For more information contact the Coordinator at 648-4552. Cost: $5/class resident, $6/class nonresident. Adults must register at no cost. Leader: Dee Davis Entrance Fee: $5 Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Off St. John's Mine Road |
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Hann's Park Restoration
Saturday,
JAN
12, 2013
9:00 AM VALLEJO WATERSHED ALLIANCE — Hann's Park Meet in Hanns Park to collect cottonwood cuttings and perform annual cleaning and maintenance on bird boxes in the corridor. Wear comfortable clothes, gloves, and sturdy shoes. Park in the lot at Redwood and Skyline; follow the signs up the bike path. Everyone welcome. Free refreshments. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Skyline Drive at Redwood Parkway |
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Tree Planting: Volunteer Day at Semple School
Saturday,
JAN
12, 2013
9:00 AM BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION — Robert Semple Elementary School Make a difference through greening our school campuses! We'll be planting 80 trees at Robert Semple Elementary School as part of our Urban Forestry Initiative. Please volunteer and support the efforts to grow the campus forest at Semple Elementary School! We need help planting and staking trees on Saturdays between January 19 and February 9, 2013. All ages are welcome - no experience necessary! Instruction and tools provided, although we encourage you to bring your own tools if you have them. All volunteer work days are Saturdays. Please sign up for as many dates as you can! All volunteers will be involved in tree scarification, placing, filling the tree hole, and staking. We have arranged to have the tree holes pre-dug with an auger, so no digging necessary! A Benicia Tree Foundation representative will contact you 1-2 days prior to the workday to confirm your involvement, and provide any important updates such as rescheduling due to weather, etc. Due to the likeliness of one or more of our workdays being affected by weather, we encourage you to choose at least two days for volunteering. However, even if you are able to commit to just one shift, we welcome your participation! Every tree planted is a success and will benefit Benicians for generations to come. Click here to learn more or sign up! Registration is required. Location: 2015 East 3rd Street Benicia |
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A Walk at Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve
Saturday,
JAN
12, 2013
9:30 AM SIERRA CLUB REDWOOD CHAPTER — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve We will walk to the highest point on Mare Island and encounter various wildflowers and spectacular views towards the Carquinez Strait and San Pablo Bay with the likelihood of seeing fledgling ospreys and great blue herons along the way. The route also includes various historical features along the way. This walk is a fairly easy 3.0 mile r/t walk on paved roads. Class E-4-A. Leader: Brian Collett Location: 1595 Railroad Ave. Mare Island Vallejo |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
JAN
12, 2013
9:30 AM CNPS - WILLIS LINN JEPSON CHAPTER — 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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The Folklore of Lake Solano Birds
Saturday,
JAN
12, 2013
10:00 AM SOLANO COUNTY PARKS — Lake Solano County Park Lake Solano is a magnet for both year-round residents and migratory birds at this time of year. Join volunteers Barbara Cooper and Kristina Reese as you encounter which feathered friends are ringing in the New Year at Lake Solano. Learn how birds have figured in myths and religions of the world and other "bird lore." For instance, did you know the nest of the golden eagle can weigh as much as a small car? Bet you didn’t realize the expression "eat crow," which refers to making a difficult apology, is derived from eating the tough, unappetizing flesh of older crows. Listen to amazing facts and fables as you stroll along Putah Creek on this "not so usual" bird walk. Dress in layers and be prepared for cold, rainy weather. Don’t forget to bring binoculars, cameras, and an inquiring mind with you. Meet at the boat ramp/canoe rental area on the Day-Use (east) side of Lake Solano Park. The presentation is free; parking is only $5 per vehicle, payable at the entrance to the day-use area. Heavy rain cancels. For information in advance, visit Solano County Parks, call 707-432-0150 x200, or email. For same-day information, call 530-795-2990. Leader: Barbara Cooper and Kristina Reese Parking Fee: $5 Location: 8685 Pleasants Valley Road DIRECTIONS: Lake Solano Park straddles Pleasants Valley Road, north of Vacaville and near the town of Winters. The address is 8685 Pleasants Valley Rd. Park on the east-side of Pleasants Valley Rd. |
