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Tree Care and Maintenance
Saturday,
OCT
23, 2021
9:00 AM PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL — Lake Solano County Park Join Putah Creek Council in a day of tending and maintaining trees at Lake Solano Park! We'll be caring for younger trees in the day use area to provide general maintenance and mulch. Native plants and trees improve water quality, habitat for birds, small mammals, and beneficial insects, and help prevent soil erosion. Join us for a morning among the trees! We provide all the tools and supplies, including gloves. We'll be meeting at 9:00 am and work until noon. Please dress appropriately for the weather in clothes that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes. Don't forget your water bottle. If you are under 18, you MUST bring a completed liability form with a parent's signature. This event will happen rain or shine! Putah Creek Council will bring ponchos and mud boots if necessary. For more details, to register, or to get a liability form, visit us online. Parking Fee: $6 Location: 8685 Pleasants Valley Rd DIRECTIONS: Lake Solano Park straddles Pleasants Valley Road, north of Vacaville and near the town of Winters. We will meet on the Day-use Area / East side of Pleasants Valley Road. |
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Tree Planting
Saturday,
OCT
23, 2021
9:00 AM BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION — Benicia Library No experience necessary. Bring gloves if you have them. RSVP for meeting point. Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, gloves, and a face mask. Bring a completed liability waiver form. Volunteers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Click on the following link to register and to download a copy of the liability waiver form: here. Performers: Location: 150 East L Street Benicia DIRECTIONS: RSVP for more information and meeting point. |
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Volunteer Opportunity: Trail Crew
Saturday,
OCT
23, 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,
OCT
23, 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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Nature Hike at Lynch Canyon
Saturday,
OCT
23, 2021
9:30 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 9:45 from the parking lot. Registration is required. For more information or to register, click here. Or call 707.432.0150. The hike is free, but parking is $8.00 at Lynch Canyon. Please note, cancellation of the hike may occur due to County Fire Danger Warnings and closures of open spaces and parks. Once registered, you will receive any updates should this ever happen. Parking Fee: $8 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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Pumpkin Patch Festival
Saturday,
OCT
23, 2021
10:30 AM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum Experience the Solano County of yesteryear along the Western Railway Museum's electric train tracks. Enjoy the rolling hills as you travel to and from the Pumpkin Patch Festival. At the Pumpkin Patch, you can purchase your pumpkins, as well as snacks, drinks and other homemade specialties. There are plenty of activities at the pumpkin patch such as tractor rides, field maze, pumpkin chucking, petting zoo, pony rides and the giant hay bale fortress. 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. Non-member admission process are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors (65 and up), and $15 for children (ages 2 –14). Members prices are discounted. 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. Tickets are available at the door or you may purchase them in advance online. Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Highway 12 between Fairfield and Rio Vista. |
