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Fishing in the City
Saturday,
APR
20, 2013
8:00 AM ROTARY CLUB AND GVRD — Dan Foley Park, Lake Chabot For ages 5-12, 8:00am-11:00am at Dan Foley Park, Lake Chabot. You MUST PRE-REGISTER at our Main Office 395 Amador St. or online at www.gvrd.org. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Clinical training stations for kids to learn how to fish will be from 8:00-9:30am. Training must be completed before you fish, no exceptions. This event is for children only. For more information, contact Anthony Kenaston, 648-4611 or by email. Location: 1498 N Camino Alto Vallejo |
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Public Boating Courses: Sailing
Saturday,
APR
20, 2013
9:00 AM CAL MARITIME ACADEMY — Cal Maritime Academy This is a two-day event on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21. Basic Keelboat $50. The Basic Keelboat course will teach you the basic elements of sailing including terminology, boat setup, wind direction and points of sail, sail trim, tacking, jibing, reefing. You'll also learn the more advanced elements of sailing, including close quarter maneuvering, docking, anchoring, navigation rules, and crew overboard recovery. Upon successful completion you will be issued a US SAILING Log Book with Basic Keelboat certification. Cal Maritime’s Basic Keelboat course is taught in the J-22s by US SAILING certified instructors. Classes are Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm at the California Maritime Academy. 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,
APR
20, 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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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
APR
20, 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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Native American Walk
Saturday,
APR
20, 2013
9:30 AM SUISUN MARSH NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION — Rockville Hills Park The Suisun Marsh Natural History Association will be holding a 2-hour field trip--Native American Walk - Suisun Indians of the Patwin Nation--in Rockville Hills Park starting at 9:30 am. The interpretive tour will focus on the customs, lifestyles and religious ceremonies of the local Suisun Indians. Binoculars, water, and walking shoes are recommended. This walk may be difficult for small children, as there is some uphill walking. Registration is limited to 25, so enroll today! For more information or to register, call the Wildlife Center at: (707) 429-4295 (HAWK) 9am – 6pm, Mon.- Sun. This event is free to members and $5.00 for non-members. All proceeds assist the Suisun Marsh Natural History Association in its Suisun Wildlife Center. Entrance Fee: $5 Parking Fee: $3 Registration is required. Location: 2149 Rockville Road Fairfield |
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History-Nature Walk at Lake Solano Park
Saturday,
APR
20, 2013
10:00 AM SOLANO COUNTY PARKS & SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lake Solano Enjoy guided walks along the Shoreline Trail of Lake Solano Park with volunteers Cricket Kanouff and Kitty Van Newkoop. Walk back through the mists of time to learn about the Patwin Indians, the Berryessa brothers and John Wolfskill’s impact on the region. Enjoy the beauty of nature – the lake and its surroundings. Discover how Putah Creek was transformed into Lake Solano, bringing water to farmers and residents of Solano County. Learn about the native trees and plants, and some of their medicinal secrets, passed down through the generations by the Native Americans. You may have the good fortune of spotting a great blue heron, a snowy egret, or a peacock on the tour! Meet in front of Lake Solano Park’s Nature Center . No RSVP is necessary, but note that the walks are canceled if it rains. Be prepared for variable weather and trail conditions by bringing water, wearing sturdy closed-toe shoes, and dressing in layers. A camera and binoculars are also recommended. For questions in advance, call Cricket at 707-451-7699. For same-day information, call 530-795-2990. Leader: Cricket Kanouff and Kitty Van Newkoop Parking Fee: $5 Location: 8685 Pleasants Valley Road DIRECTIONS: Lake Solano Park straddles Pleasants Valley Road, north of Vacaville and near the town of Winters. Pay the $5 parking fee and park on the east-side of Pleasants Valley Rd. |
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Horse Day at McIntyre Ranch
Saturday,
APR
20, 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,
APR
20, 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,
APR
20, 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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Scenic Limited Wildflower Train
Saturday,
APR
20, 2013
11:00 AM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum Lake and Utah Railway observation parlor car #751, enjoying cookies and lemonade served by uniformed attendants. Coach passengers ride in Sacramento Northern interurban #1005. Like the wildflowers, #1005 is also a true California native. It spent its working life on the same rail line the Museum now owns and preserves. Volunteers have lovingly and accurately restored both #1005 and #751 to their historic glory. Trains depart at 11:00am, 12:30pm and 2:00pm. ,br> Coach tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors 65 years and older, and $7 for children 2-14, available on a first-come, first served basis. First Class service is $6 extra and includes cookies and lemonade served by uniformed staff. Advanced reservations accepted for first-class through our partners at Brown Paper Tickets, by clicking here. Entrance Fee: $10 Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Between Fairfield and Rio Vista |
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Vintage Comet Wine Train
Saturday,
APR
20, 2013
5:00 PM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum Enjoy an hour-long train ride at sunset! The Vintage Comet uses the same historic train equipment as the Scenic Limited but departs Saturdays at 5:00pm to take advantage of the beautiful late-afternoon light. Adult passengers learn about and sample local wine provided by the Suisun Valley Wine Co-Op. Each Saturday features at least 4 different wines from different Co-Op members. Fun fact: the name Vintage Comet refers to wine, to history, and to honor an actual Sacramento Northern train name, The Comet, which ran from Oakland to Sacramento over the tracks the Museum now owns and operates. A portion of the ticket price from Vintage Comet benefits the Solano Midnight Sun Foundation, which provides temporary financial assistance to women with breast cancer who need help paying basic living expenses during their treatments. All tickets are $30/person, and include a souvenir wine glass. Click here for advanced reservations through Brown Paper Tickets. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure and note that the train departs on time. All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges. For "day-of" sales, please call the Museum directly at 707-374-2978. Entrance Fee: $30 Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Between Fairfield and Rio Vista. |
