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Exclusive 25th Anniversary Hike
Saturday,
NOV
5, 2011
8:00 AM Join Solano Land Trust for our 25th Anniversary hike of the King-Swett Ranches, exclusively for Solano Land Trust Members & Business Partners. Not a member or business partner yet? Join today! Location: King Ranch |
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4th Annual REI - Ridge Trail Service Day
Saturday,
NOV
5, 2011
8:30 AM CITY OF BENICIA AND REI - BRENTWOOD — Vallejo-Benicia Buffer Trail Join the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, REI, Chipotle Mexican Grill and our park agency partners for the 4th annual REI - Ridge Trail Service Day to volunteer on the Ridge Trail near you! Each Bay Area REI store will again join with local land managers to host volunteer work parties on a nearby section of the Trail, with Chipotle again generously feeding our volunteers with their tasty burritos (where restaurants are available). We will work on tread repair including drainage and outsloping, pruning, and brushing extensive overgrowth to improve views of the Carquinez Strait and the whole North Bay. Minimum Age: 18+, or 16-17 with waiver signed by parent or guardian. Pre-register online. Location: Benicia |
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Volunteer Day at Rush Ranch
Saturday,
NOV
5, 2011
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 litter removal, trail maintenance, construction, and other improvement projects. Come prepared for variable weather by bringing layered clothes (including pants, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes) and protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain. Meet in the Rush Ranch courtyard. Leader: Ken Poerner Location: 3521 Grizzly Island Road Suisun City DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 12 in Suisun City, take Grizzly Island Road south approximately 2 miles. Entrance/driveway will be on the right. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
NOV
5, 2011
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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Installing a Wildlife Pond
Saturday,
NOV
5, 2011
10:00 AM SOLANO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT — We'll meet a few miles east of Vacaville at a recently-installed wildlife pond planted with numerous species of native trees, shrubs, sedges and grasses and has been stocked with Sacramento Perch, a unique fish native to this area. Topics include different types of ponds, appropriate native vegetation, fish stocking options, and wildlife friendly habitat features. We’ll also discuss the Natural Resources Conservation Service cost-share programs. For more information or to register, contact Katherine Holmes or 707-678-1655 x118. Location: Vacaville DIRECTIONS: A few miles east of Vacaville. |
