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Coyote Club
Saturday,
JUL
13, 2013
9:00 AM GVRD — McIntyre Ranch For ages 4-14 -- The McIntyre Ranch is home to several different habitats, farm animals and an educational garden. Explore nature through activities, games and crafts. Getting up close to nature helps us to understand the balance we have with the environment. Studies have found that children who spend time exploring nature are more focused and interested in school. Families are encouraged to come to every meeting. Bring a snack, water and your curiosity! For more information contact the Coordinator at 648-4552. Cost: $5/class resident, $6/class nonresident. Adults must register at no cost. Leader: Dee Davis Entrance Fee: $5 Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Off St. John's Mine Road. |
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Volunteer Day at Semple School
Saturday,
JUL
13, 2013
9:00 AM BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION — Robert Semple Elementary School Join us and help with weeding, staking, pruning, watering and more! No experience necessary. Spend some time outdoors with your Benicia neighbors and make the world a better place! Location: 2015 East 3rd Street Benicia |
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A Walk at Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve
Saturday,
JUL
13, 2013
9:30 AM SIERRA CLUB REDWOOD CHAPTER — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve Our walk takes us along a historic road to the highest point on Mare Island with spectacular views towards the Carquinez Strait, San Pablo and San Francisco Bays. Fledgling ospreys, perhaps great blue herons and other raptors/wildlife are likely to be seen. There are also various historical features and wildflowers along the way. This walk is a fairly easy 3.5 mile r/t walk mostly along a gradually inclined paved road from 9:30-11:00. Class E-4-A. Take US 101, I-80 or Hwy 29 to Hwy 37 and take the Mare Island exit just west of Vallejo. Follow Walnut Ave south to ‘G’ St (1st stop sign) and turn left. Take the 2nd right at Nimitz and go to 15th S stop sign and turn right. Go to Railroad Ave and turn left. Follow Railroad through the South Gate to the Park kiosk where there is ample parking space. Leader Brian Collett 530-220-3121. Participants are free to bring lunch and eat at the picnic tables and then explore other trails on Mare Island. There are also museums. Leader: Brian Collett Location: 1595 Railroad Ave. Mare Island Vallejo |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
JUL
13, 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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History & Nature Walk at Lake Solano Park
Saturday,
JUL
13, 2013
10:00 AM SOLANO COUNTY PARKS & SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lake Solano Lake Solano volunteers Cricket Kanouff and Kitty Van Newkoop will lead this short, easy-paced tour. Walk back through the mists of time to learn about the Patwin Indians, the Berryessa brothers, and John Wolfskill’s impact on the region. Discover how Putah Creek was transformed into Lake Solano, bringing water to farmers and residents of Solano County. Learn about the native trees and plants, and some of their medicinal secrets, passed down through the generations by Native Americans. Help us look for Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, Peacocks or other wildlife on the tour. Your guides will also show you what the resident beavers have been up to! Participants should bring portable drinking water, and be prepared for variable weather by bringing layered clothes, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and protection from sun, wind, fog and rain. A camera, binoculars and a notebook for recording observations are also recommended. Snacks, bag lunches, and picnics are welcomed as well. For questions in advance, call Cricket at 707-451-7699. For same-day information, call 530-795-2990. Leader: Cricket Kanouff and Kitty Van Newkoop Parking Fee: $5 Location: 8685 Pleasants Valley Road DIRECTIONS: Lake Solano Park straddles Pleasants Valley Road, north of Vacaville and near the town of Winters. Pay the $5 parking fee and park on the east-side of Pleasants Valley Rd. |
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San Francisco Bay Osprey Day
Saturday,
JUL
13, 2013
4:00 PM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve Join an exciting gathering to celebrate and learn about the growing curious phenomenon of osprey nesting in San Francisco Bay. On Saturday, Robin Leong will guide a driving and scope viewing tour of the Mare Island osprey nests on former shipyard cranes, buildingways, lightpoles and even palm trees! Learn about longtime island nesting Great Blue Herons and the newcomer osprey. Meet at the corner of G St. and Nimitz Ave. at 3:45pm to form carpools. More events on Sunday, July 14! Leader: Robin Leong Location: 1595 Railroad Ave. Mare Island Vallejo |
