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Friday Bird Walk
Friday,
MAY
18, 2012
8:00 AM NAPA - SOLANO AUDUBON SOCIETY — Napa and Solano Counties The destination for each Friday bird walk is not decided until a few days before the trip. An email is sent out each week describing the destination for the upcoming trip. If you would like to be added to the email list for Friday Bird Walks, you can submit your information on our sign-up page. Car-poolers will share driving expenses (recommended $.30/mi to be split by the number of riders). Leader: Murray Berner DIRECTIONS: Meet at Sweeney's Sport Store, 1537 Imola Ave West, Napa, to carpool. |
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'Citizen Science Friday' Land Stewardship Volunteer Opportunity
Friday,
MAY
18, 2012
8:30 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon / King-Swett Ranches Join our Citizen Science Friday team! Solano Land Trust's staff scientist, Sue Wickham, leads you on this outdoor volunteer opportunity where together you restore, maintain, and monitor the health of Lynch Canyon and the King-Swett Ranches. You learn about the importance of native species, the impact of invasive non-native species, and how soil, plants, animals, light and moisture levels interact in an ecosystem. No experience necessary! Heavy rain will cancel—call Sue's cell phone if the weather is uncertain: 707-590-0307. 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, and protection from sun, wind, fog and rain. RSVP: Sue at 707-432-0150 x 207 or sue@SolanoLandTrust.org. Leader: Sue Wickham DIRECTIONS: Provided upon RSVP. |
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Evening Hike at Lynch Canyon
Friday,
MAY
18, 2012
4:00 PM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Happy Friday! Join docent Linda Sonner for this late afternoon/early evening hike at Lynch Canyon when the park is otherwise closed. Enjoy spectacular views and learn about Lynch Canyon's 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! WHAT TO BRING: a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with tread for rugged, steep, and slippery terrain, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, protection from sun, wind, fog and rain. Also recommended: binoculars, camera, bug repellent, hiking sticks. WHAT TO BE PREPARED FOR: Participants of all ages are welcome. Lynch Canyon is a working ranch—cattle are free range so they roam as they please. Heavy rain cancels. RSVP REQUIRED: Natalie at volunteer@solanolandtrust.org or 707-432-0150 x200. Leader: Linda Sonner Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo |
