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The Ecosystems of Rockville Trails Preserve
Saturday,
OCT
26, 2013
8:30 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rockville Trails Explore the ecosystems of Rockville Trails Preserve with docent Steve Pressley on a free guided hike. Those who enjoy a rugged hiking experience are encouraged to take advantage of this special opportunity because Rockville Trails Preserve is brand new and only accessible by docent-led hikes at this time. Participants of all ages are welcome on this adventure, but they must be prepared for an intermediate to strenuous pace hiking four to six miles up and down rugged, steep, and slippery hills on rough, rocky, uneven ground full of sticky seeds, thorny plants, and thistle. In addition to wildlife, free-range cattle may be out and about. There is no water, and there are no bathrooms or parking lots yet. Since there is no parking, space is limited and registrants meet off-site to then carpool to the trailhead. Guests can register online, or by calling Cathy at 707-745-1913. The meeting place is provided upon registration. Leader: Steve Pressley Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Meeting location provided upon registration. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
OCT
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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Pumpkin Patch Festival
Saturday,
OCT
26, 2013
10:00 AM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum Gather the family and begin at the Western Railway Museum. The first electric express train leaves at 10:00 AM with departures every half-hour until 4pm. The ride on a historic life-sized electric train takes visitors back in time on a scenic five-mile trip to Gum Grove Station, a wooded glen far from the trappings of modern life. Local Rotarians from the Fairfield-Suisun, Cordelia, and Dixon Rotary Clubs are rallying together to make the event a success, providing a hay bale fort, food, tractor rides, music, games and of course, pumpkins for sale, just in time for Halloween. Admission is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors (65 and up), and $9 for children (ages 2 –14). Prices include admission to the Museum and to the Pumpkin Patch, unlimited train rides, use of the Museum's spacious and shaded picnic grounds, and free parking. Please note that there are no advanced reservations. All proceeds benefit the Western Railway Museum (a nonprofit educational institution) and the local Rotary Clubs who provide thousands of dollars to local community and youth activities each year. Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Highway 12 between Fairfield and Rio Vista. |
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3rd Annual 'Scare Island' Haunted Trails and Tales
Saturday,
OCT
26, 2013
5:00 PM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve Come out to get scared in a dark walk along our paved trails to scary bunkers decorated for the occasion and cemetery visits all on your own time on a self-guided route. Come back to the Visitors Center for refreshments and a campfire with s'mores. 5:00-10:00pm. Free but donations always appreciated. Location: 1595 Railroad Ave Mare Island Vallejo |
