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3rd Annual King-Swett Raptor Tour
Saturday,
DEC
4, 2010
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches Join raptor specialist Larry Broderick and docent Jim Walsh for hiking and birding at the King-Swett Ranches. Larry gives a brief presentation revealing birds of prey seen in the skies above the King-Swett Ranches, followed by a 3-4 mile moderate hike. Recent sightings include golden eagles, red-tailed hawks, northern harriers, red shouldered hawks, coopers hawks, sharp-shinned hawks, white tailed kites, kestrels, prairie falcons, barn owls, and tons of other birds! RESTRICTIONS: Ages 8+. No dogs. BRING: Binoculars, hiking boots, layered clothes including pants & windbreaker, water, snack or bag lunch, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses), insect repellent. SUGGESTED DONATION: Members $5/person. Non-members $12/person. Free for anyone unable to donate. Leader: Larry Broderick and Jim Walsh Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Meet at 9am sharp beside Jim’s white “TruGreen” pickup truck at the Park-and-Ride lot on the Hiddenbrooke side of the American Canyon/Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit, off Interstate 80. |
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Volunteer Day at Rush Ranch
Saturday,
DEC
4, 2010
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Our land is our future, so jump in with your boots on! Rising out of the northeast edge of the Suisun Marsh, Rush Ranch stretches across over 2,000 acres of marsh and rolling grassland. Help SLT Land Steward, Ken Poerner, maintain it! Meet at the Lynch Canyon entrance gate at 9am (gate locks behind us). RSVP appreciated but not required. 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. |
