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Friday Bird Walk
Friday,
FEB
4, 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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Tour at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
FEB
5, 2011
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches Join 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. 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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San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival
Friday,
FEB
11, 2011
February 11-13. Mare Island and other venues also. Many events on the schedule incluing guided hikes and outings, tours and workshops. Location: Bldg.#223, 500 Connolly St Mare Island Vallejo |
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SF Bay Flyway Festival: American Canyon Wetlands
Friday,
FEB
11, 2011
8:00 AM NAPA-SOLANO AUDUBON SOCIETY — This is one of the Napa-Solano Audubon Society-sponsored events for the 2011 San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival. We will bird Eucalyptus Drive and part of the newly opened American Canyon Wetlands trail which goes to the Napa River as time permits. This area is part of the Pacific Flyway for migrating waterfowl. We expect to see winter ducks and woodland birds in the Eucalyptus trees. If the tide is accommodating, we will see shore birds. Leader: David Takeuchi Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Meet at the parking lot at the corner of Eucalyptus Drive & Wetlands Edge Road in American Canyon. |
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Flyway Festival Raptor Tour
Saturday,
FEB
12, 2011
SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Open Space Park Time to be announced. Join raptor expert Larry Broderick for a brief presentation on birds of prey, followed by a 3-4 mile moderate hike at Solano Land Trust's Lynch Canyon. Leader: Larry Broderick Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo |
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San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival
Saturday,
FEB
12, 2011
7:00 AM February 11-13. Mare Island and other venues also. Many events on the schedule incluing guided hikes and outings, tours and workshops. Location: Bldg.#223, 500 Connolly St Mare Island Vallejo |
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Cordelia Field Trip
Saturday,
FEB
12, 2011
8:00 AM NAPA-SOLANO AUDUBON SOCIETY — Bird Rescue Center, Cordelia We will take a tour of the International Bird Research Rescue Center in Cordelia and then we will visit the Fairfield/Suisun Waste Water Treatment Plant. Car-poolers will share driving expenses (recommended $.30/mi to be split by the number of riders). Leader: Karen Sheldon, Rita Arwine Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Meet at one of the following locations: 7:30 AM Sweeney's Sport Store, 1537 Imola Ave West, Napa or 8:00 AMSolano County Office of Education Parking lot, 5100 Business Center Drive, Fairfield (Cordelia carpool location). |
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25th Anniversary Volunteer Day
Saturday,
FEB
12, 2011
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Lynch Canyon reopens to the public! What to bring for hikes and volunteering: backpack, water, snacks or bag lunch, insect repellent, binoculars for bird watching, work gloves for volunteering. Be prepared for variable weather (layered clothes including pants, boots or sturdy shoes, and protection from sun, wind, and rain). Questions? Contact Natalie at 707-432-0150 x200 or volunteer@SolanoLandTrust.org. Parking Fee: $5 Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo |
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Mare Island Southshore
Saturday,
FEB
12, 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: Brian Collett 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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Beginning Bird Walk for Families
Saturday,
FEB
12, 2011
11:00 AM NAPA-SOLANO AUDUBON SOCIETY — A special bird-watching walk especially for beginners, children and families! This is one of the NSAS-sponsored events for the 2011 San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival. This will be a short one hour walk along the edges of ponds adjacent to the trail to look at ducks, wading birds, songbirds & raptors. Binoculars are available on loan with guidance from our education volunteers. Resource materials provided. Meet at the American Canyon Wetland parking area. THIS EVENT WILL BE REPEATED at 1PM. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Meet at the parking lot at the corner of Eucalyptus Drive & Wetlands Edge Road in American Canyon. |
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Flyway Festival Raptor Tour
Sunday,
FEB
13, 2011
SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Time to be announced. Join raptor expert Larry Broderick for a brief presentation on birds of prey, followed by a 1-2 mile moderate hike at Solano Land Trust's Rush Ranch. Leader: Larry Broderick 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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San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival
Sunday,
FEB
13, 2011
7:00 AM February 11-13. Mare Island and other venues also. Many events on the schedule incluing guided hikes and outings, tours and workshops. Location: Bldg.#223, 500 Connolly St Mare Island Vallejo |
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Beginning Bird Walk for Families
Sunday,
FEB
13, 2011
11:00 AM NAPA-SOLANO AUDUBON SOCIETY — A special bird-watching walk especially for beginners, children and families! This is one of the NSAS-sponsored events for the 2011 San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival. This will be a short one hour walk along the edges of ponds adjacent to the trail to look at ducks, wading birds, songbirds & raptors. Binoculars are available on loan with guidance from our education volunteers. Resource materials provided. Meet at the American Canyon Wetland parking area. THIS EVENT WILL BE REPEATED at 1PM. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Meet at the parking lot at the corner of Eucalyptus Drive & Wetlands Edge Road in American Canyon. |
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Friday Bird Walk
Friday,
FEB
18, 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,
FEB
18, 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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Hike at Lynch Canyon
Saturday,
FEB
19, 2011
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Join a Solano County Park Ranger for a guided hike of Lynch Canyon. Learn about the animals and plants that live in the grassland, oak woodland, and riparian habitats, and about the rich human history. Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo |
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Rush Ranch 'Getting the Rush'
Saturday,
FEB
19, 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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President's Day
Monday,
FEB
21, 2011
10:00 AM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve Hike, bike, explore, paint, contemplate, picnic! Location: 1595 Railroad Ave Mare Island Vallejo |
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Friday Bird Walk
Friday,
FEB
25, 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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25th Anniversary Volunteer Day at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
FEB
26, 2011
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and Solano Land Trust invite you to help maintain and monitor Blue Rock Trail where it intersects with Vallejo Swett Ranch. The Ridge Trail comes up from Blue Rock Park, into the Vallejo Swett Ranch, and in the future will cross the Swett Ranch to connect to the Hiddenbrooke open space. This trail is an ongoing project but this event will concentrate on fencing, trail work and sign installation. Bring Backpack, snacks or bag lunch, insect repellent, work gloves. Be prepared for variable weather (bring layered clothing including pants, boots or sturdy closed-toed shoes, and protection from sun, wind, fog and rain. RSVP to Natalie at 707-432-0150 x200 or volunteer@SolanoLandTrust.org. Meeting place provided upon RSVP. Location: Vallejo |
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Hike at Lynch Canyon
Saturday,
FEB
26, 2011
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Join a Solano County Park Ranger for a guided hike of Lynch Canyon. Learn about the animals and plants that live in the grassland, oak woodland, and riparian habitats, and about the rich human history. Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo |
