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Tree Planting: Volunteer Day at Semple School
Saturday,
JAN
26, 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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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
JAN
26, 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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History-Nature Walk at Lake Solano Park
Saturday,
JAN
26, 2013
10:00 AM SOLANO COUNTY PARKS & SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lake Solano Enjoy guided walks along the Shoreline Trail of Lake Solano Park with volunteers Cricket Kanouff and Kitty Van Newkoop. Walk back through the mists of time to learn about the Patwin Indians, the Berryessa brothers and John Wolfskill’s impact on the region. Enjoy the beauty of nature – the lake and its surroundings. Discover how Putah Creek was transformed into Lake Solano, bringing water to farmers and residents of Solano County. Learn about the native trees and plants, and some of their medicinal secrets, passed down through the generations by the Native Americans. You may have the good fortune of spotting a great blue heron, a snowy egret, or a peacock on the tour! Meet in front of Lake Solano Park’s Nature Center . No RSVP is necessary, but note that the walks are canceled if it rains. Be prepared for variable weather and trail conditions by bringing water, wearing sturdy closed-toe shoes, and dressing in layers. A camera and binoculars are also recommended. For questions in advance, call 707-432-0150 x200 or email. For same-day information, call 530-795-2990. Leader: Cricket Kanouff and Kitty Van Newkoop 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. Pay the $5 parking fee and park on the east-side of Pleasants Valley Rd. |
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Eagles, Hawks & other Birds of Prey Tour
Saturday,
JAN
26, 2013
11:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Join Larry Broderick and the Solano Land Trust Raptor Team for an interactive presentation covering raptor natural history and threats, the importance of habitat conservation, acquisition and restoration, identification methods, and a book review. The presentation will be held in the Rush Ranch Nature Center from 11am to 1pm. Following a brief social break, test your new identification skills on a short but steep hike up Suisun Hill to observe eagles, falcons and hawks. Space is limited. RSVP to Mary Beth at 707-685-5908 or email. Bring: binoculars, snacks or a bag lunch, boots or sturdy, closed-toe shoes with tread for rough, steep, and slippery terrain, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, protection from sun, wind, fog and rain. Also recommended: camera, hiking sticks, and gaiters. Free, but donations are appreciated. Leader: Larry Broderick Location: 3521 Grizzly Island Road Suisun City |
