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Hike at Lynch Canyon
Saturday,
APR
14, 2012
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Join docent Linda Sonner for a hike at Lynch Canyon. Learn about its natural and human history -- including the Native Americans, pioneers and ranchers who once called it home, and how it was saved from becoming a landfill and became a park instead! Leader: Linda Sonner Parking Fee: $5 Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo |
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Volunteer Day at Lynch Canyon
Saturday,
APR
14, 2012
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Help Solano Land Trust and Solano County Parks care for Lynch Canyon. Projects include removing weeds and maintaining trails. WHAT TO BRING: a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, heavy work gloves, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with tread for rough, steep, and slippery terrain, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, protection from sun, wind, fog and rain. RSVP requested, but not required: Ken Poerner at ken@solanolandtrust.org or 707-580-6277 (cell). COST: Free with a 1-day parking pass! Request your pass from Land Trust or County Parks staff when you arrive. Meet Ken in the parking lot at 9am. Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
APR
14, 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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Wildflower & Aquatic Life Walk
Saturday,
APR
14, 2012
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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Wildflower Train
Saturday,
APR
14, 2012
10:30 AM Every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday from March 31 - April 29. Departs at 11am, 12:30pm, and 2pm. Museum members ride free in the coach car. For $5 extra you get cookies and lemonade in the first class Parlor Observation Car! RSVP's only accepted for groups of 10-or-more who are riding first class by calling 707-374-2978 ext 114. Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Between Fairfield and Rio Vista |
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Vintage Comet Wine Train
Saturday,
APR
14, 2012
5:00 PM Our own wine train! Enjoy an hour-long train ride at sunset, every Saturday at 5pm from March 31 - April 29. We'll be sampling at least 4 different wines generously provided by our partners at the Suisun Valley Wine Co-Op. The views will be beautiful, and the wines will be delicious! All tickets for this special train are $30, and can be reserved in advance through brownpapertickets.com. Entrance Fee: $30 Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Between Fairfield and Rio Vista. |
