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Field Trip to Flannery & Robinson Roads
Saturday,
DEC
8, 2012
7:30 AM NAPA - SOLANO AUDUBON SOCIETY — Eastern Solano County Late fall is a great time to bird the rolling hills and pastures of eastern Solano County. Wintering raptors have arrived in full, including Rough-legged Hawk, Golden Eagle and Prairie Falcon. This year, central California is experiencing an ‘irruption’ of Ferriginous Hawk, and we will see several. We’ll also search hard for Mountain Plover and Burrowing Owl. Lots of birders visit the area so we should have plenty of advance information about these elusive species and be up to date on the presence of any rarities. Specialty songbirds include Loggerhead Shrike, Horned Lark, and Lark Sparrow. Expect large flocks of Long-billed Curlew. The trip is roadside birding, our route follows Creed, Robinson, Flannery and adjacent roads. We will finish up at Jepson Prairie. Carpooling is important, to ensure that everyone sees every bird. Beginning a little after 8:30 birders will slowly head east from the corner of Creed and Branscombe Rds; however, to limit the number of cars, please try to meet at a carpool location. A reminder from the Field Trip Coordinator: Car-poolers will share driving expenses (recommended $.30/mi to be split by the number of riders). Leader: Murray Berner DIRECTIONS: Carpool locations and times: Napa - 07:30 Sweeney's Sport Store, 1537 Imola Ave West, Napa Cordelia - 08:00 Solano Education Building, 5100 Business Center Drive, Fairfield |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
DEC
8, 2012
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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Christmas Parade & Holiday Market
Saturday,
DEC
8, 2012
10:00 AM BENICIA MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION — Downtown Benicia The parade starts at 10 a.m. at First and D Street and ends at H Street. The parade features local marching bands, dancers, and the much-anticipated Santa Claus. The Holiday Market features handcrafted arts & crafts, gourmet items and delicious foods. Location: Benicia |
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Mare Island Aglow Holiday Lighted Trail Walk
Saturday,
DEC
8, 2012
5:00 PM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve Every weekend evening Friday–Sunday November 25, 2011 to New Years Day 2012 and Thanksgiving evening, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Rain or shine! Walk our paved trail with holiday lighting to the Naval Cemetery, Rowser Garden, and the Spirit Ship. Music, refreshments, gift items, and a campfire at the Visitors Center, at the south end of Railroad Ave. Free but donations appreciated. Location: 1595 Railroad Ave Mare Island Vallejo |
