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21st Annual Rush Ranch Open House
Saturday,
APR
30, 2011
10:00 AM RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Rush Ranch Free demonstrations include: live music and square dancing, weaving, spinning, and carving, guided hike to Suisun Marsh and birding walks, flint knapping and local Native American culture, horseshoeing and blacksmithing, bats, falconry, farm animals, horse-drawn wagon rides. A raffle and art show will benefit Rush Ranch Educational Council programs. 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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Walk at Jepson Prairie
Saturday,
APR
30, 2011
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Jepson Prairie Jepson Prairie Preserve is just over 1500 acres and is one of California’s best remaining examples of vernal pools and native grasslands. Enjoy an easy, meandering walk in a portion of the Preserve only accessible with a Jepson Prairie docent. Under wide-open skies, 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. Bring: Backpack, water snacks or bag lunch, insect repellent. Be prepared for variable weather (bring layered clothes including pants, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes, and protection for sun, wind, fog and rain. RSVP to Natalie at 707-432-0150 x200, volunteer@SolanoLandTrust.org. Location: Dixon DIRECTIONS: Cook Lane off Highway 113 South 12 miles south of Dixon |
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Saturday Bird Walk
Saturday,
APR
30, 2011
11:00 AM NAPA - SOLANO AUDUBON SOCIETY — Rush Ranch Our Saturday Bird Walk on April 30 will be one of the activities offered at the 21st Annual Rush Ranch Open House. Come early (event starts at 10am), take the walk with Joanne, and then stay to enjoy the other activities including demonstrations about local Native Americans and life on the ranch, see live bats and learn about their importance as pollinators and insect eaters, take a walk along the marsh, and ride on a horse drawn wagon. Napa-Solano Audubon will also host an information table with children's activities & educational handouts for adults. Leader: Joanne Castro 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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Star Gazing at Rush Ranch
Saturday,
APR
30, 2011
7:00 PM RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Rush Ranch Join amateur astronomer, Jim Jerrell, for a night of stargazing at Rush Ranch. Jim, who has 30+ years experience, will give a brief lecture and answer questions on all things celestial, as well as offer insight into the popular field of amateur astronomy. The class will take place in the Nature Center, afterwards everyone will move outside and begin the stargazing. Several telescopes will be on hand, but please feel free to bring your own scopes and binoculars. Please be familiar with the setup of your own scope. Children welcome! Please bring warm clothing and mosquito repellent. NOTE: To protect night vision, all flashlights must have a red bulb or be covered with red cellophane. Latecomers please dim headlights or use only parking lights once inside the parking area. Leader: Jim Jerrell 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. |
