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San Francisco Bay Osprey Day
Sunday,
JUL
14, 2013
8:30 AM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve 8:45am-10:45am Come aboard Dolphin Charters for a 2-hour boat cruise in the Mare Island Strait getting up close to osprey nests. Space is limited. The cruise is $20 per person. Call 707-249-9633 to register. 11:30am-1:30pm Harv Wilson and Tony Rake report on ospreys in the Bay and discuss next steps in monitoring and protecting nest sites. Eric Dugan and Tim Buckley kick off the lunchtime event at the Mare Island Preserve visitors center with an all osprey slide show. Bring your lunch or purchase. 2:00pm-4:00pm Harv Wilson and Tony Rake lead a guided birdwatching walk in the Mare Island Preserve to view osprey nests. Bring binoculars, scopes, and cameras. 4:30pm-6:30pm Brian Collett leads a guided birdwatching walk in the Mare Island Preserve to view osprey nests. Bring binoculars, scopes, and cameras. Location: 1595 Railroad Ave. Mare Island Vallejo |
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Nature Trek at Rockville Trails
Sunday,
JUL
14, 2013
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rockville Trails Trek Solano Land Trust’s newly acquired Rockville Trails property with Richard and Cathy Christo. Take advantage of this opportunity if you can because access to Rockville Trails is only by docent-led hikes at this time. Space is limited and registration is required. WHAT TO BRING: A backpack with plenty of water and snacks, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with tread for rugged, steep, and potentially slippery terrain long, sturdy pants and layered clothes, protection from the elements (sun, wind, fog, and the chance of rain). Also recommended: Binoculars, camera, bug repellent, hiking sticks. WHAT TO BE PREPARED FOR: Participants of all ages are welcome, but they must be prepared to hike up and down hills at an intermediate pace. Rockville Trails is a working ranch—cattle are free range so they roam as they please. Visitors must be accompanied by a docent at all times. Since the park is otherwise closed, the entry and exit gate will be locked except for the start and end times of the hike. There is no drinking water. There are no bathrooms. Take only pictures, leave only footprints, and maintain a safe distance from wildlife (e.g., rattlesnakes). RSVP REQUIRED: Click here to register online, or call Natalie at 707-432-0150 x200. Leader: Richard & Cathy Christo Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Directions will be given upon registration. |
