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6th Annual REI - Ridge Trail Service Day
Saturday,
NOV
2, 2013
8:30 AM CITY OF VALLEJO AND REI - BRENTWOOD — Hiddenbrooke Trail The REI - Ridge Trail Service Day is the Council's largest event, with hundreds of volunteers building and improving the Ridge Trail all around the Bay Area! Each Bay Area REI store partners with a local land manager to host a volunteer trail work party on a nearby section of the Ridge Trail. This year, our 6th annual Service Day, we'll have 15 sites, with nearly 600 volunteers pitching in!! Chipotle Mexican Grill is generously donating their tasty burritos to feed our hungry volunteers!! PG&E is also joining us this year as sponsor! Location: Vallejo |
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Geology Trek: Where Did All These Rocks Come From?
Saturday,
NOV
2, 2013
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rockville Trails Preserve Explore the rock types and sources at Rockville Trails Preserve with docent Lorenzo Burch. Are the rocks related to the collision of the Pacific Plate and underlying movement beneath the North American Plate? What is under the ground of the Preserve? Did you know you can see a portion of the Cordelia Fault line at the Preserve? What is the relationship of that fault and the nearby Green Valley fault to the San Andreas Fault? Where was the nearest volcano? When were these rock formations created? This is not a technical geology hike--it is a layperson’s physical geography trek. WHAT TO BRING: a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with good tread, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes, protection from the elements (sun, wind, fog, rain). Recommended: Hiking sticks, bug repellent, binoculars, camera. Participants of all ages are welcome, but they must be prepared an intermediate to strenuous pace hiking 4 to 6 miles up and down rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds, thorny plants, and thistle. Rockville Trails is a working ranch—cattle are free range so they roam as they please. All trails are unimproved—expect rough, rocky, uneven ground. Visitors must be accompanied by a docent at all times. Since the preserve is otherwise closed, the entry and exit gate will be locked except for the start and end times of the hike.There is no drinking water. There are no bathrooms. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Click here to register online, or call Cathy at 707-745-1913. Space is limited. Leader: Lorenzo Burch Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Meet promptly at the big red "Ice House" building on Suisun Valley Ct, near the intersection of Rockville Rd and Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA. Be ready to immediately carpool or caravan from there to the trailhead. |
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Hike at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
NOV
2, 2013
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches Come explore the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo! You'll be led by Jim Walsh and/or James Chang, both 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 that call this area home, 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 4-6 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. Very heavy rain cancels—call Jim at 916-870-4824 if the weather is uncertain. Leader: Jim Walsh or James Chang Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Meet Jim and/or James promptly at the Park-and-Ride lot where McGary Road, Hiddenbrooke Parkway, and American Canyon Road intersect (on the Hiddenbrooke side of the American Canyon/Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit, off Interstate 80). (Jim has a white "TruGreen" pickup truck). Be ready to carpool or caravan from there. |
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Volunteer Opportunity: Trail Crew
Saturday,
NOV
2, 2013
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Our land is our future, so jump in with your boots on! Rush Ranch is over 2,000 acres of tidal marsh and upland grasses. Help Solano Land Trust's Land Steward, Ken Poerner, maintain it through trail maintenance, construction, litter removal, and other improvement projects. WHAT TO BRING: a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, heavy work gloves, eye protection (e.g., sunglasses), 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. RSVP (appreciated, not required) to Ken Poerner at 707-580-6277 or email. Leader: Ken Poerner Location: 3521 Grizzly Island Road Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Meet in the Rush Ranch courtyard. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
NOV
2, 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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Peña Adobe Open House
Saturday,
NOV
2, 2013
11:00 AM PEÑA ADOBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Peña Adobe Park Visitors are invited to tour the national- and state-recognized historic Peña Adobe built in 1842 and the Mowers-Goheen Museum. Meet our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers at the Adobe--one of the few pre-gold rush era structures remaining in the county--from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Docents will be on hand to answer questions and provide insight into Vacaville’s past. Learn about the early people that inhabited the region from our special guest, Little Bear, as he shares Native American tools and artifacts. For questions in advance, call (707) 451-7699. For same day information, call (707) 470-9975. A camera, binoculars and snacks are recommended as wildlife is often spotted in the park, or bring a picnic, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and take a hike. This is a great family friendly opportunity to have fun. Location: Vacaville DIRECTIONS: The park is located at Peña Adobe Road just off of Interstate 80. |
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Mare Island Ghost Walk!
Saturday,
NOV
2, 2013
5:00 PM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve Join us for a Ghost Tour of the haunted Mare Island Preserve. The former Naval Shipyard is home to former Naval ammunitions storage bunkers, military cemetery and museum. Event starts at 5pm and goes until 10pm. It is a walking tour so bring your comfy shoes, a flashlight, jacket, and your ghost hunting gear! We will do a short presentation then we will take you on a walking tour of the Mare Island Preserve hitting all the hot spots of paranormal activity including the Military cemetery. There have been claims of voices, full bodied apparitions, and more! We will have raffles with awesome prizes, selling T-Shirts, paranormal equipment, and other fun stuff! All proceeds raised at this event will benefit the USS Hornet's Education Department and the Mare Island Preserve. Tickets: $20/1 adult, $10/1 child (up to age 16) with a paying adult. For tickets, click here. All guests must signed liability release forms in case of injury as this event is held outdoors. Entrance Fee: $20 Location: 1595 Railroad Ave. Mare Island Vallejo |
