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Mountain Bike Tour
Saturday,
OCT
2, 2021
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon 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: 3100 Lynch Road Fairfield 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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Nature Hike at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
OCT
2, 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 birds and other wildlife 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. Registration is required. For more information or to register, 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,
OCT
2, 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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Peña Adobe Welcomes Buffalo Soldiers
Saturday,
OCT
2, 2021
11:00 AM PEÑA ADOBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY — Peña Adobe Park Peña Adobe Historical Society welcomes Buffalo Soldiers and the Solano County Sheriff’s Posse. Company G of the 10th Cavalry, better known to history as the Buffalo Soldiers, will be riding out of western history and into Peña Adobe Park on Oct. 2 for the first time. They will be joined by the mounted volunteers Solano County Sheriff’s Posse and their horses at the Peña Adobe Historical Society monthly open house. The Buffalo Soldiers are a living history group that was established in the Sacramento area almost 30 years ago. The group recreates the black cavalry units that served in the Old West from 1866 to 1891. The black cavalrymen were given their nickname by the American Indians because the black men’s dark hair was so similar to the buffalo’s winter coats and the color of the cavalrymen’s skin. Join us for displays, museum and adobe tours, and more. From 11A to 2P. For more information, you can contact the Peña Adobe Historical Society at 1-707-447-0518 or by email. Location: Peña Adobe Road To the left of Lagoon Valley Park Entrance Vacaville DIRECTIONS: Peña Adobe Road just off of Interstate 80 to the left of the Lagoon Valley Park entrance. |
