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Friday Bird Walk
Friday,
JAN
7, 2011
8:00 AM NAPA - SOLANO AUDUBON SOCIETY — Napa and Solano Counties The destination for each Friday bird walk is not decided until a few days before the trip. An email is sent out each week describing the destination for the upcoming trip. Let Cheryl Harris (cheryleharris@sbcglobal.net) know if you would like to be added to the email list for Friday Bird Walks. But if you are not on the email list, the same details will usually be added to this page at about the same time the email is sent. Car-poolers will share driving expenses (recommended $.30/mi to be split by the number of riders). Leader: Murray Berner DIRECTIONS: Meet at Sweeney's Sport Store, 1537 Imola Ave West, Napa, to carpool. |
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Volunteer Day at Lynch Canyon
Saturday,
JAN
8, 2011
SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Our land is our future, so jump in with your boots on! Join SLT Land Steward, Ken Poerner, for a range of outdoor volunteer opportunities including litter removal, trail maintenance, construction, and other improvement projects. Meet at the Lynch Canyon entrance gate at 9am (gate locks behind us). RSVP appreciated but not required. Leader: Ken Poerner Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo |
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Mare Island Southshore
Saturday,
JAN
8, 2011
9:30 AM SIERRA CLUB REDWOOD CHAPTER — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve Hike along the Historic Southshore of Mare Island to Pier 35 for great views of San Pablo Bay and Carquinez Strait. Visit the Mare Island Naval Shipyard Cemetery dating from 1858, and see Great Blue Heron and Osprey nests. This is a level 4-mile walk on paved and gravel roads in the Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve. Leader: Kenn Browne Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Take U.S. 101, I-80 or Hwy 29 to Highway 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 St. stop sign and turn right. Go to Railroad Ave. and turn left. Follow Railroad through the South Gate to the Park kiosk and park along the road. |
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Eagles, Hawks & other Birds of Prey Tour
Saturday,
JAN
8, 2011
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Jepson Prairie On Saturday, January 8th from 10am to 1pm, join raptor expert Larry Broderick and birder Earl Swenerton at Solano Land Trust’s Jepson Prairie Preserve for their third annual Eagles, Hawks & other Birds of Prey Tour. At this time of year participants can see red-tailed hawks, harriers, and kestrels, and will be on the lookout for migratory golden eagles, ferruginous hawks, merlins, and burrowing owls. This will be an easy, meandering walk in a portion of Jepson Prairie Preserve only accessible with a Solano Land Trust guide. Bring water, a snack or bag lunch, binoculars, and waterproof boots. Come prepared for variable weather (bring layered clothes and protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain). A donation is suggested but not required. Heavy or constant rain cancels--call Larry's cell phone at 707-975-7047 if the weather is uncertain. For more information contact Natalie at 707-432-0150 x200 or volunteer@SolanoLandTrust.org. Leader: Larry Broderick and Earl Swenerton Location: Cook Lane off Highway 113 South 12 miles south of Dixon Dixon |
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Friday Bird Walk
Friday,
JAN
14, 2011
8:00 AM NAPA - SOLANO AUDUBON SOCIETY — Napa and Solano Counties The destination for each Friday bird walk is not decided until a few days before the trip. An email is sent out each week describing the destination for the upcoming trip. Let Cheryl Harris (cheryleharris@sbcglobal.net) know if you would like to be added to the email list for Friday Bird Walks. But if you are not on the email list, the same details will usually be added to this page at about the same time the email is sent. Car-poolers will share driving expenses (recommended $.30/mi to be split by the number of riders). Leader: Murray Berner DIRECTIONS: Meet at Sweeney's Sport Store, 1537 Imola Ave West, Napa, to carpool. |
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Rush Ranch 'Getting the Rush'
Saturday,
JAN
15, 2011
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Fun for the entire family! Guided Interpretive Walk (Meet @ Nature Center at 9 AM), Blacksmith Shop Demonstrations, Access Adventure Wagon Rides and Native American Culture Display. Interpretive walk - 9AM, Blacksmith demo - 10AM, Wagon rides - 11AM 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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Blessedly Beneficial Bats
Saturday,
JAN
15, 2011
1:00 PM RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Rush Ranch Nature Center Bats: Unsung heroes of pest management! Bat expert Corky Quirk of NorCalBats will give a presentation about bats native to California. Corky uses live bats to illustrate the importance of bats in our environment, some of the issues they face, and the harmful myths that surround them. There is no charge for this event; however, donations are encouraged. For more information, check out For more information, check out norcalbats.org. Leader: Corky Quirk 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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Friday Bird Walk
Friday,
JAN
21, 2011
8:00 AM NAPA - SOLANO AUDUBON SOCIETY — Napa and Solano Counties The destination for each Friday bird walk is not decided until a few days before the trip. An email is sent out each week describing the destination for the upcoming trip. Let Cheryl Harris (cheryleharris@sbcglobal.net) know if you would like to be added to the email list for Friday Bird Walks. But if you are not on the email list, the same details will usually be added to this page at about the same time the email is sent. Car-poolers will share driving expenses (recommended $.30/mi to be split by the number of riders). Leader: Murray Berner DIRECTIONS: Meet at Sweeney's Sport Store, 1537 Imola Ave West, Napa, to carpool. |
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'Citizen Science Friday' Land Stewardship Volunteer Opportunity
Friday,
JAN
21, 2011
8:30 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Solano Land Trust properties "Citizen Science Friday" is led by SLT staff scientist, Sue Wickham. This outdoor volunteer opportunity includes restoration, maintenance, and improvement projects. You'll learn about the importance of native species, the impact of introduced species, and how soil, plants, animals, light and moisture levelsinteract in an ecosystem. Bring gloves, pants, windbreaker, sunscreen, hat, water, snack, insect repellant. Requires the ability to hike in about 1 mile and around a site with uneven terrain. RSVP required. Locations vary. Meeting place provided upon RSVP. (sue@solanolandtrust.org) Leader: Sue Wickham |
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Eagles, Hawks & other Birds of Prey Tour
Saturday,
JAN
22, 2011
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Join raptor expert Larry Broderick to see eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, and other birds of prey in the skies above Lynch Canyon. You’ll learn identification, behavior, and ecology of these majestic birds. Broderick has 25 years of experience studying raptors, and he loves to share his insights in an entertaining way. Lynch Canyon has beautiful vistas and it’s closed to the public until February 11, 2011, so take advantage of this special opportunity to visit! Meet at 10am sharp (gate locks behind us) at the Lynch Canyon entrance gate: Intersection of Lynch Road & McGary Road, Vallejo, CA. Bring water, snack or bag lunch, and binoculars. Be prepared for variable weather (bring layered clothes and protection from both sun and wind). All ages are welcome. You must be able to hike four miles at a moderate pace, up and down steep hills. No dogs. Donations are requested but not required. Heavy rain cancels. For more information contact Natalie at 707-432-0150 x200 or volunteer@SolanoLandTrust.org. Leader: Larry Broderick Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo |
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Get the Buzz about our Native Bees
Sunday,
JAN
23, 2011
1:30 PM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Nature Center Entomologist and UC Davis Professor Emeritus, Robbin Thorp, gives an interesting and educational lecture on bees. He'll show exhibits with museum specimens of bees and their nests. We'll learn about the bees native to our area, including their importance as pollinators. Leader: Robbin Thorp 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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Friday Bird Walk
Friday,
JAN
28, 2011
8:00 AM NAPA - SOLANO AUDUBON SOCIETY — Napa and Solano Counties The destination for each Friday bird walk is not decided until a few days before the trip. An email is sent out each week describing the destination for the upcoming trip. Let Cheryl Harris (cheryleharris@sbcglobal.net) know if you would like to be added to the email list for Friday Bird Walks. But if you are not on the email list, the same details will usually be added to this page at about the same time the email is sent. Car-poolers will share driving expenses (recommended $.30/mi to be split by the number of riders). Leader: Murray Berner DIRECTIONS: Meet at Sweeney's Sport Store, 1537 Imola Ave West, Napa, to carpool. |
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Bird Walk at Rush Ranch
Saturday,
JAN
29, 2011
10:00 AM RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Rush Ranch Join us for our Bird Walk led by local bird expert, Joanne Castro. The Suisun Marsh and Rush Ranch are prime birdwatching sites because they are an important stop on the Pacific Flyway, the major north-south route for migratory birds, as well as an area where hundreds of species choose to overwinter. Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes for this relaxed paced hike; also, bring binoculars if you have them. Heavy rain will cancel. For more info, call 707-644-8191 or 707-422-4491. Leader: Joanne Castro 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. |
