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6th Annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run and Community Hike
Saturday,
JUN
2, 2012
8:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST AND SOLANO COUNTY PARKS — 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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Volunteer Trail Work
Saturday,
JUN
2, 2012
8:00 AM BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL — Benicia State Recreation Area Join the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and California State Parks in Benicia State Recreation Area, on the shores of Carquinez Strait for National Trails Day! Enjoy the splendid views and camaraderie of a great day's work, as you improve the trails and lean about out the Council's efforts (with our friends at the SF Bay Trail Project) to complete the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail. Ages 14 and older are welcome to participate; under age 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Please bring work gloves, sunscreen, and a water bottle (with water). and dress in laters for variable weather including rain gear, a hat/visor for sun protection, Event will proceed in light rain, heavy rain cancels. Hours: 9a.m - 1p.m. Advance registration required. Registation will be on the REI website. Location: Benicia DIRECTIONS: The recreation area is 1.5 miles west of the outskirts of Benicia on I-780, take the Columbus Parkway exit. |
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30th Annual Suisun Marsh Field Day
Saturday,
JUN
2, 2012
9:00 AM CALIFORNIA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION — Grizzly Island Wildlife Area Renowned waterfowl and wildlife artists, free trap shooting and instruction for children, free custom stock fitting by Lance Keller for children, drawing for a free lifetime hunting license, BB gun range, latest in waterfowl gear, junior duck calling contest, hot dog booth, free door prize raffles, auction and raffle, wood duck program display, free Jr. hunting license (bring old license or hunters safety certificate), Outdoorsman’s raffle, and lunch available by advance purchase or day of event. For more information or to make a donation, contact Bart Bates at (510) 262-0109, or purchase tickets online by going to California Waterfowl’s website and click on the "Suisun Marsh Field Day" row. Registration is required. Food will be available. Location: 2548 Grizzly Island Road Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Grizzly Island Wildlife Area Headquarters |
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Hike at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
JUN
2, 2012
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches Join Solano Land Trust docent Jim Walsh for a rigorous hike through the King-Swett Ranches. These ranches are only accessible in the company of trained Solano Land Trust docents, so take advantage of this opportunity to get healthy exercise and see spectacular views. They are working ranches, so cattle may be present. Requires the ability to hike off-trail, through thistle, on uneven ground and hilly terrain. BRING: Backpack, water, snacks or bag lunch, insect repellent. 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. Participants of all ages are welcome, but they must be prepared for 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. Meet promptly beside Jim's white "TruGreen" pickup truck at the Park-and-Ride lot on the Hiddenbrooke side of the American Canyon/Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit, off Interstate 80. Be ready to carpool or caravan from there. Heavy rain cancels—call Jim at 916-870-4824 if the weather is uncertain. RSVP requested, but not required: Natalie at 707-432-0150 x200 (office), 415-517-2624 (cell), volunteer@solanolandtrust.org. Leader: Jim Walsh Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Meet promptly beside Jim's white "TruGreen" pickup truck at the Park-and-Ride lot on the Hiddenbrooke side of the American Canyon/Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit, off Interstate 80. |
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Volunteer Day at Rush Ranch
Saturday,
JUN
2, 2012
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
2, 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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Lake Solano Tour
Saturday,
JUN
2, 2012
10:00 AM SOLANO COUNTY PARKS — Lake Solano County Park Guided tours of Lake Solano Park are offered throughout the summer and fall from 10 am to noon on the first and third Saturdays of each month. All ages are welcome. The tours are free, and parking is only $5 per vehicle. Make a day of it by bringing a picnic lunch for afterwards, or stay and camp the whole weekend! WHAT TO BRING: $5 cash for parking, water, sturdy closed-toe shoes, protection from sun (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen). Also recommended: camera, binoculars, bug repellent, a picnic lunch for afterwards. Parking Fee: $5 Location: 8685 Pleasants Valley Road Winters, CA DIRECTIONS: Lake Solano Park straddles Pleasants Valley Road, north of Vacaville and near the town of Winters. The address is 8685 Pleasants Valley Rd. Park on the east-side of Pleasants Valley Rd. Then walk to the courtyard next to the Nature Center on the west-side. |
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Baby Animal Shower!
Saturday,
JUN
2, 2012
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 |
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Volunteer Work Party
Saturday,
JUN
2, 2012
11:00 AM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve Come on by for a Mare Island Heritage Preserve Work Party! All are welcome. Meet at the Visitors Center Building A-167 through the gate at the south end of Railroad Ave. No need to RSVP, but for more information call Myrna at 707-249-9633 or email her. Location: 1595 Railroad Ave Mare Island Vallejo |
