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A Walk at Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve
Saturday,
NOV
10, 2012
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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Raptor Tour
Saturday,
NOV
10, 2012
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Join the Solano Land Trust Raptor Team for a tour featuring resident, migrating and over-wintering birds of prey at Lynch Canyon on Saturday, November 10 from 10am to 2pm. Take advantage of this special opportunity to discover, observe and learn about eagles, hawks and other raptors because the park is otherwise closed to the public until mid-March. Previous sightings include golden eagles, Cooper’s hawks, ferruginous hawks, American kestrels, white-tailed kites, red-tailed hawks, Northern harriers and a bald eagle. All ages are welcome, but participants must be prepared for a moderate pace covering about 4 miles, possibly off-trail in places, up and down rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds, thorny plants and thistle, and passing free range cattle along the way. Bring: a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, 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, cash for donation (suggested but not required). Also recommended: binoculars, a camera, bug repellent and hiking sticks. Tour is free but donations are appreciated. RSVP requested (but not required) to Mary Beth at 707-685-5908, or by email. Meet in the Lynch Canyon parking lot at 10am sharp. Since Lynch Canyon is otherwise closed, the gate will be locked except for the tour’s 10am start time and 2pm end time. Constant or heavy rain cancels the hike. Call (707) 685-5908 if the weather is uncertain. Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo |
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Wildlife Center Open House
Saturday,
NOV
10, 2012
11:00 AM SUISUN MARSH NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION — Suisun Wildlife Center Each year at this time, we open our doors to our members, neighbors and friends. If you haven't seen our wonderful wildlife displays, come check them out! Even if you’ve been there before, you probably haven’t met Bandit, our newest addition to our resident non-releasable wildlife. Come by and say hello – he’ll love it! Resident Screech Owl Milo also has a new outside home, so come see him! Tours will be given and refreshments offered to all who come. Join us from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. We will also be introducing the animals from our education program. At 12:00 and 2:00, weather permitting, there will be demonstrations with Sool, our resident Golden Eagle. Location: 1171 Kellogg St Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Across from the public boat launching ramp. |
