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Hann's Park Restoration
Saturday,
MAR
16, 2013
9:00 AM VALLEJO WATERSHED ALLIANCE — Hann's Park Meet in Hanns Park to perform needed cleanup and restoration activities. Wear comfortable clothes, gloves, and sturdy shoes. Park in the lot at Redwood and Skyline; follow the signs up the bike path. Everyone welcome. Free refreshments. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Skyline Drive at Redwood Parkway |
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Opening Day
Saturday,
MAR
16, 2013
9:00 AM SOLANO COUNTY PARKS & SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Solano Land Trust and Solano County Parks are pleased to announce that Lynch Canyon will open to the public for the season on Saturday, March 16. This popular park will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, March 16 through October 6, 2013. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Explore the park on foot, horseback or mountain bike. Relax at a picnic table or wander the nearly ten miles of trails. See for yourself why Lynch Canyon was named one of the “Seven (Hidden) Wonders of the West” by Sunset Magazine. The hum of traffic disappears as you step into over 1,000 acres of grassland hills and oak woodlands, featuring spectacular views of San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Mount Tamalpais, and Mount Diablo. The area is also well known for its winter raptors including golden eagles, and red-tailed and ferruginous hawks. Besides the opportunity to explore the trails on your own, Opening Day activities will include a guided equestrian ride at 9 a.m. and a 3-mile exploration hike at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m. Lynch Canyon docents will co-lead a two-county hike with the American Canyon Parks and Recreation Department, starting in Lynch Canyon and crossing the Napa county line into the Newell Open Space. To join the 11 a.m. hike, pack a snack or lunch and meet at the 3-sided kiosk at the junction of South Valley Trail and Middle Valley Trail. See website for more details. Parking Fee: $5 Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo |
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Public Boating Courses: Powerboat
Saturday,
MAR
16, 2013
9:00 AM CAL MARITIME ACADEMY — Cal Maritime Academy This is a two-day event on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. US Coast Guard & NASBLA Approved. This 16-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely operate a small motorboat and improve their boathandling skills on actual boats. The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for a state boating safety education certificate. These national and state approvals call for the course to include a total of six to eight hours of classroom sessions covering required education topics. For more information, call 707-654-1157. Entrance Fee: $50 Location: 200 Maritime Academy Dr Vallejo |
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Rockville Hills Regional Park Trail Crew
Saturday,
MAR
16, 2013
9:00 AM CITY OF FAIRFIELD — Rockville Hills Regional Park The Rockville Trail Crew volunteer work days are scheduled for the third Saturday of every month from 9-12noon, rain or shine! Trail Crew volunteers provide technical assistance with trail maintenance and construction activities on the trails. Trail Crew volunteer duties consist of clearing rocks, trees, brush and other debris from proposed trail routes; build/repair walk ways, bridges or other structures; grade/fill existing trail paths to ensure user safety; and attend all required meetings and training sessions. Volunteers should bring water, gloves and a tool if available. Volunteers should wear layered clothing and sturdy shoes. A snack and beverage provided for volunteers. Meet at the parking area. If you are not a regular volunteer, please RSVP to Ranger Teri (707) 249-3613 or by email. Location: 2149 Rockville Rd Fairfield |
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Volunteer Day at Semple School
Saturday,
MAR
16, 2013
9:00 AM BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION — Robert Semple Elementary School Join us and help with watering, staking, mulching and other tree planting duties. We're near completion of our Semple Urban Forest project installation phase! Tools provided and all ages are welcome! Questions? Email us to learn more or phone 415-497-5480. Location: 2015 East 3rd Street Benicia |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
MAR
16, 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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Horse Day at McIntyre Ranch
Saturday,
MAR
16, 2013
10:00 AM GVRD — McIntyre Ranch For ages 8-17 -- Learn about the friendly horses and goats, and participate in their daily care. Wear sturdy work clothes and tough shoes because this is a "hand-on" experience. You will put a halter on a horse, learn to lead horses safely, brush them, clean their feet and clean their stalls. Everyone will have a chance to sit on a horse (helmet are required and provided, keep hairstyle simple for easy fit). Kids will receive a souvenir t-shirt! Eat a good breakfast, bring water bottle and wear layers. For more information contact the Coordinator at 648-4552. Leader: Jane Mitchell Entrance Fee: $25 Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Off St. John's Mine Road |
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Rush Ranch 'Get the Rush'
Saturday,
MAR
16, 2013
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST AND RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Rush Ranch Get the Rush is a series of fun and free activities designed for families—all ages and mobility levels are welcome! November through March: The blacksmith shop remains open for visitors! The wagons are in storage for the winter. Other activities are dependent on volunteer availability and the weather. As part of this month's Get the Rush series, join volunteers and special guest Sarah Ferner for a guided walk at Rush Ranch. Take advantage of this opportunity and bring the whole family if you can because Sarah is a fun and engaging speaker for all ages, and she's a marsh expert with the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Use all five senses as you travel alongside the tidal marsh and through the upland grasses. Learn why Rush Ranch is locally loved and nationally famous! Rain or shine, meet at the wall map just outside the entrance to the Nature Center. (Sarah and team will guide you through the Nature Center exhibit if it's raining too hard to walk). Bring: water, snacks or picnic lunch, bug repellent. Be prepared for variable weather by bringing layered clothes, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain. Optional: binoculars, camera. 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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Wildflowers & Aquatic Critters Walk
Saturday,
MAR
16, 2013
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Jepson Prairie Jepson Prairie Preserve is one of California’s best remaining examples of vernal pools and native grasslands. Enjoy an easy walk in a portion of the Preserve only accessible with a Jepson Prairie docent. The Preserve explodes into color during its spring wildflower display. Dry and dormant most of the year, the prairie is transformed by winter rains into a tapestry of stunning colors, and its vernal pools host a rich diversity of rare aquatic life. WHAT TO BRING: Protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain. Note: It is often windy! Also recommended: Cash donation suggested but not required: $5/adult. No RSVP. Location: Dixon DIRECTIONS: Cook Lane off Highway 113 South 12 miles south of Dixon |
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Vallejo Daffodil Festival
Saturday,
MAR
16, 2013
11:00 AM VALLEJO TOGETHER — Vallejo Waterfront Help us celebrate the first blooms of the Vallejo Daffodil Project with a ribbon cutting by our founder Carmen Johnson and Project Director Marie Neri. Then we will have a guided tour of the planted areas along the Waterfront and on Georgia Street. Project participants from Vallejo High School, St. Vincent de Ferrer School and community volunteers will be on hand to show off the bulbs they've planted. Enjoy music and refreshments! Planting a brighter future for Vallejo through Daffodils ... one bulb at a time. Location: Mare Island Way Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Festivities will begin adjacent to the Front Room at the Vallejo Waterfront. |
