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6th Annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run and Community Hike
Saturday,
JUN
1, 2013
8:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST, SOLANO COUNTY PARKS, BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL — Lynch Canyon It isn’t the distance, it’s the elevation gain that makes the 6th Annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run & Community Hike the toughest trail run in Solano County. Three race courses plus a 2.5-mile fun hike offer a range of ways to enjoy fresh air, spectacular views, and great times. A 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Community Hike all begin at 8am. All three races and the hike are 100% trail. The routes, comprised of about 85% wide track and 15% single track, will take runners along every trail in Lynch Canyon Open Space Park. The 5K has about 400 feet of elevation gain. The 10K features 633 feet of elevation gain; the half marathon, 961. New for 2013, participants who become course record holders receive a free pair of New Balance shoes fitted at Fleet Feet Vacaville. Community hikers travel 2.5 miles at their own pace, on wide trails with about 400 feet of elevation gain. The Community Hike is free and offers a chance to enjoy beautiful scenery and fresh air. Simply show up at the registration table on race day between 6:30 and 7:45am. Race-day registration prices for the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon are $35, $45, and $55, respectively. Runners who pre-register before May 30th save $10. Registration is open now online. Trail maps are available there as well. Racer packet pickup and same-day registration from 6:30 to 7:45am. All proceeds support public access and improvements at Lynch Canyon, and promote the use of its open space for healthy living. Bring the whole family, but no pets. Lynch Canyon is home to a wide variety of wildlife and is a working ranch with free-range cattle. Parking is free for Trail Run and Community Hike participants’ vehicles. For more information, visit the Trail Run website, by email or call 707-432-0150 x200. Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo DIRECTIONS: From I-80, take the Hiddenbrooke or Red Top Road exit and follow the signs. |
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Hike at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
JUN
1, 2013
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches Come explore the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo! You'll be led by Jim Walsh and/or James Chang, both expert Solano Land Trust guides who know this area—known as the King-Swett Ranches—inside out. They'll share insights about the birds and other wildlife that call this area home, and give you a great workout! Take advantage of this special opportunity if you can because the King-Swett Ranches are otherwise closed. Bring: a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with tread for rugged, steep, and slippery off-trail terrain, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, protection from the elements (sun, wind, fog, rain). Recommended: binoculars, camera, bug repellent, hiking sticks, gaiters. Participants of all ages are welcome, but they must be prepared: a strenuous pace hiking 4-6 miles off-trail, up and down rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds, thorny plants, and thistle. The King-Swett Ranches are working ranches—cattle are free range so they roam as they please. Very heavy rain cancels—call Jim at 916-870-4824 if the weather is uncertain. Leader: Jim Walsh or James Chang Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Meet Jim and/or James promptly at the 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). (Jim has a white "TruGreen" pickup truck). Be ready to carpool or caravan from there. |
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Volunteer Opportunity: Community Workday at Rush Ranch
Saturday,
JUN
1, 2013
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. Meet in the Rush Ranch courtyard. RSVP requested, but not required: email Ken Poerner or 707-580-6277 (cell). 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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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
JUN
1, 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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Baby Animal Shower!
Saturday,
JUN
1, 2013
11:00 AM SUISUN MARSH NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION — Suisun Wildlife Center Come celebrate and help care for the spring baby animals on Saturday, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Suisun Wildlife Center. Enjoy cake and refreshments, and visits from our education animals. Learn how we care for our local wildlife. See the baby bird nursery, native plant garden, and our new Raccoon and Screech Owl enclosures. There will be lots of activities for kids! You can help support a baby duck, jackrabbit, raccoon, squirrel, owl or songbird by sponsoring their care for just one month. Learn about baby raccoons, jackrabbits, opossums and birds. Find out if you have what it takes to be a volunteer and work with wildlife! Or you can bring some badly needed supplies such as: apples and grapes, laundry soap, bleach, Dawn dishwashing soap, heating pads, or garden hoses. Flannel baby blankets and nuts in the shell are also needed. Fun for the whole family - please come and join us! For more information, call 429-4295. Location: 1171 Kellogg St Suisun City |
