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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
APR
28, 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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22nd Annual Rush Ranch Open House
Saturday,
APR
28, 2012
10:00 AM RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Rush Ranch Hey y'all! Come join the festivities at the 22nd Annual Rush Ranch Open House, hosted by the Rush Ranch Educational Council. It's free fun for the whole family! Activities include:Live music & square dancing, horseshoeing & blacksmithing, flint knapping, Native American culture, weaving, spinning, & carving, art show & silent auction, raffle with fabulous prizes, guided marsh discovery hike, ranch & farm equipment on display, kid's art activity station, live bats, birds of prey, & farm animals. And for the hungry cowpoke, their will be a snack bar serving hot grill items, soda, & bottled water. Proceeds benefit the Rush Ranch Educational Council's educational programs. For more information, visit www.rushranch.net or call 707-422-4491. Food will be available. 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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Wildflower & Aquatic Life Walk
Saturday,
APR
28, 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
28, 2012
10:30 AM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum 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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Volunteer Work Party
Saturday,
APR
28, 2012
11:00 AM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve Spend any amount of time you can in the Preserve anytime during the hours listed above, helping us with spring tidying, mowing, moving, cleaning, dreaming. It’s easy, fun and most of all, we need your help! 11AM to 6PM. Location: 1595 Railroad Ave Vallejo DIRECTIONS: At the end of Railroad Avenue. |
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Vintage Comet Wine Train
Saturday,
APR
28, 2012
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. |
