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Spring Native Plant Sale
Saturday,
MAY
7, 2011
9:00 AM WILLIS LINN JEPSON CHAPTER OF THE CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY — Benicia Community Gardens The Willis Linn Jepson chapter of the California Native Plant Society for Solano County will hold its annual Spring Native Plant Sale at the Community Gardens. Parking is available at the Heritage Presbyterian Church. Cash and checks will be accepted. For more information, contact Sue Wickham at 747.5815 or email swgeo1@gmail.com. Location: Benicia DIRECTIONS: Northeast corner of East Second and Military East |
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Volunteer Day at Rush Ranch
Saturday,
MAY
7, 2011
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Our land is our future, so jump in with your boots on! Rush Ranch is over 2,000 acres of tidal marsh and upland grasses. Help Solano Land Trust's Land Steward, Ken Poerner, maintain it through litter removal, trail maintenance, construction, and other improvement projects. Come prepared for variable weather by bringing layered clothes (including pants, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes) and protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain. RSVP to Natalie at 707-432-0150 x200, volunteer@SolanoLandTrust.org. Meet in the Rush Ranch courtyard. Leader: Ken Poerner 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 Wonders Hike
Saturday,
MAY
7, 2011
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches Enjoy a free hike to see wondrous spring wildflowers at the King-Swett Ranches. This is a very special opportunity because these ranches are only accessible in the company of trained Solano Land Trust guides. Solano Land Trust staff scientist Sue Wickham will lead visitors to a sea of yellow cream cups, purple birds-eye gilia, and pink checkerbloom. This will be a strenuous hike requiring the ability to trek off-trail, through high grasses and thistle, on uneven ground and up and down steep hills. Note that these are working ranches, so cattle may be present. Bring water, snacks, and insect repellent. Wear pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes, preferably hiking boots. Come prepared for variable weather by bringing layered clothes and protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain. Meet promptly at 9AM. Be ready to carpool or caravan from there to the trailhead. No reservations necessary. For questions, contact Sue at 707-590-0307. Leader: Sue Wickham Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Park-and-Ride lot where McGary Road, Hiddenbrooke Parkway, and American Canyon Road intersect, (on the Hiddenbrooke-side of the American Canyon/Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit, off Interstate 80). |
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Walk at Jepson Prairie
Saturday,
MAY
7, 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 |
