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Volunteer Trail Work Party
Saturday,
MAR
24, 2012
8:00 AM BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL — Benicia State Recreation Area Join the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and California State Parks in Benicia State Recreation Area, on the shores of Carquinez Strait! Enjoy the splendid views and camaraderie of a great day's work, as you improve the trails and lean about out the Council's efforts (with our friends at the SF Bay Trail Project) to complete the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail. More details to come soon. Location: Benicia DIRECTIONS: The recreation area is 1.5 miles west of the outskirts of Benicia on I-780, take the Columbus Parkway exit. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
MAR
24, 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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Native California Flute Workshop
Saturday,
MAR
24, 2012
10:00 AM RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Rush Ranch The beauty of flute making, a Native Californian tradition, is the subject of a workshop sponsored by the Rush Ranch Educational Council and the Solano Land Trust. Antonio Flores, a docent with East Bay Regional Parks, will show participants not only how to carve flutes from Elderberry branches; he'll then demonstrate how to coax a few notes from the flutes by playing a few native songs himself. All materials will be supplied; however, it is suggested that attendees bring a sharpened pocketknife. The cost for the workshop is $10 which covers all supplies and expenses. Water, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be provided. Reserve your place by email, taksan@comcast.net or call 707-422-4491 by Friday, March 4. Leader: Antonio Flores Entrance Fee: $10 Registration is required. Food will be available. Performers: Antonio Flores Location: Nature Center 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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Wildflower & Aquatic Life Walk
Saturday,
MAR
24, 2012
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Jepson Prairie Steady or medium to heavy rain cancels. (Unfortunately there is no phone number to call, but you can look up the weather for zip code 94585). 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 |
