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18th Annual San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival   Saturday,  FEB  8, 2014
7:00 AM

February 7-9. Mare Island and other venues also. The seasonal wetlands are filling to the brim which helps to assure that they will be brimming with wildlife easier to view up close thanks to the abundance of wet stuff now. The Flyway Festival includes an art and photography show, exhibition hall with more than 100 exhibitors and last year, there were more than 80 guided walks in the Bay Area and here on Mare Island.
Location:
     Bldg 223 at 500 Connolly St
     Mare Island
     Vallejo  

 
Coyote Club   Saturday,  FEB  8, 2014
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.

 
Volunteer Opportunity: Trail Crew   Saturday,  FEB  8, 2014
9:00 AM

SOLANO LAND TRUST —  Lynch Canyon Open Space Park
Help us take care of Lynch Canyon's 1,000 plus acres. Projects include improving trails, fixing fences, weeding, and the like. WHAT TO BRING: a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, heavy work gloves, eye protection (e.g., sunglasses), boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with tread for rough, steep, and slippery terrain, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, protection from sun, wind, fog and rain. Meet Ken promptly in the parking lot. RSVP (appreciated, not required) to Ken Poerner at 707-580-6277 or email.
Leader: Ken Poerner
Location:
     3100 Lynch Road
     Vallejo  
DIRECTIONS: From I-80 East, take the Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit and follow the Lynch Canyon signs. From I-80 West, take the Red Top Road exit and follow the Lynch Canyon signs.

 
Volunteer Tree & Shrub Planting -- Morning   Saturday,  FEB  8, 2014
9:00 AM

SOLANO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT —  Alamo Creek Trail & Southside Bike Trail
Solano Resource Conservation District will be holding a number of 3-hour volunteer planting events along the Alamo Creek and Southside Bike Trails in the city of Vacaville. Each planting date will have a morning or an afternoon session to sign up for. Over 1,000 native trees and shrubs as well as 10,000 native grass, sedge and wildflower plugs will be planted at 10 sites where there are currently few trees or other native plants growing. Volunteers need not be experts – if you have an interest in conservation or restoration, we welcome you at these events. Families are also welcome, although the plug planting events are best for families with small children (10 and under). Participants should bring sun protection and a water bottle and dress in layers of clothing. Solano RCD will provide snacks and all necessary tools. An RSVP is required to reserve a spot. You can RSVP online or call Katherine at 707-678-1655 x118.
Registration is required.
Location: Vacaville  
DIRECTIONS: Details for the meeting location will be given on RSVP.

 
Garden Volunteer Day   Saturday,  FEB  8, 2014
9:30 AM

BENICIA STATE PARKS ASSOCIATION —  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  

 
Hike at Rockville Trails Preserve   Saturday,  FEB  8, 2014
10:00 AM

SOLANO LAND TRUST —  Rockville Trails Preserve
Get a great workout as you trek about 4 miles up and down the hilly, rocky terrain to the interior of this 1,500-acre natural area. Enjoy the majestic oaks. Learn about the area’s natural history and watch for signs of wildlife that depend on this area for food, shelter, and safe passage. Rockville Trails Preserve is only accessible by docent-led hikes at this time. Space is limited and advance registration is required online or call Lorenzo at 707-330-7263. There is no drinking water, and there are no bathrooms or parking lots yet. Dogs are not permitted. Since the preserve is otherwise closed, the entry and exit gate will be locked except for the start and end times of the hike. Meet your guide promptly at the big red "Ice House" building on Suisun Valley Ct., near the intersection of Rockville Rd. and Suisun Valley Rd., outside of Fairfield. Be ready to immediately carpool or caravan from there to the trailhead. Heavy rain cancels this event. Call Lorenzo if the weather is uncertain, 707-330-7263. Bring a backpack with plenty of water and snacks or lunch. Wear hiking boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with good tread, and long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that provide protection from the elements (sun, wind, fog, rain, cold). Hiking sticks, bug repellent, binoculars and a camera are also recommended. Solano Land Trust’s Rockville Trails Preserve is located along Rockville Road, across from the City of Fairfield’s Rockville Hills Regional Park. These natural areas are adjacent to one another, yet independently operated. Both lie between Green Valley and Suisun Valley, near Interstate 80, about half-way between San Francisco and Sacramento.
Leader: Lorenzo Burch
Registration is required.
Location: Fairfield  
DIRECTIONS: Meet promptly at the big red "Ice House" building on Suisun Valley Ct, near the intersection of Rockville Rd and Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA. Be ready to immediately carpool or caravan from there to the trailhead.

 
Volunteer Tree & Shrub Planting -- Afternoon   Saturday,  FEB  8, 2014
1:00 PM

SOLANO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT —  Alamo Creek Trail & Southside Bike Trail
Solano Resource Conservation District will be holding a number of 3-hour volunteer planting events along the Alamo Creek and Southside Bike Trails in the city of Vacaville. Each planting date will have a morning or an afternoon session to sign up for. Over 1,000 native trees and shrubs as well as 10,000 native grass, sedge and wildflower plugs will be planted at 10 sites where there are currently few trees or other native plants growing. Volunteers need not be experts – if you have an interest in conservation or restoration, we welcome you at these events. Families are also welcome, although the plug planting events are best for families with small children (10 and under). Participants should bring sun protection and a water bottle and dress in layers of clothing. Solano RCD will provide snacks and all necessary tools. An RSVP is required to reserve a spot. You can RSVP online or call Katherine at 707-678-1655 x118.
Registration is required.
Location: Vacaville  
DIRECTIONS: Details for the meeting location will be given on RSVP.