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Fitness Hike
Sunday,
MAR
16, 2014
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rockville Trails Preserve Take a docent-led quick paced hike through the oaks and grassland with some hill climbs. We will take a few short breaks to discuss the flora, fauna, history, and geology of this beautiful open space. Rockville Trails Preserve is only accessible by docent-led hikes at this time.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. Heavy rain cancels. Call Cathy if the weather is uncertain: 707-745-1913. 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. Advance registration required. Register online, or call Cathy at 707-745-1913. Leader: Cathy 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. |
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Birds of Prey Identification Workshop and Hike
Sunday,
MAR
16, 2014
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Open Space Park The winter migration season for birds of prey is coming to a close. Join Larry Broderick and the Solano Land Trust Raptor Team for an interactive presentation covering raptor natural history and threats, the importance of habitat conservation, acquisition and restoration, identification methods, and a book review. The presentation will be held in the Rush Ranch Nature Center from 10am – noon. Following a brief social break, test your new identification skills on a short but steep hike up Suisun Hill to observe eagles, falcons and hawks. Broderick brings over 25 years of experience studying, identifying, researching, rescuing and rehabilitating birds of prey. Each fall and winter season he offers tours on Solano Land Trust lands. He’s a gifted and entertaining teacher who gives beginning and experienced birders easy ways to identify year-round and migratory raptors. He shares useful handouts on raptor information and identification, and brochures on where to spot them. Binoculars are highly recommended. Birds of prey are often seen at a distance and binoculars will enhance your experience. Bring snacks or a bag lunch. Wear 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. A camera and hiking sticks are also recommended. SPACE IS LIMITED. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register online. Leader: Larry Broderick Entrance Fee: $10 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. |
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Full Moon Hike
Sunday,
MAR
16, 2014
7:00 PM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Night hikes have returned to Lynch Canyon! Join Docent Captain Lawrence Sander for a full moon hike on the Bay Area Ridge Trail at Lynch Canyon Open Space Park from 5pm to about 9:30pm. Moonlight will illuminate the hike. This is the first opportunity to go on a night hike at Lynch Canyon since July. Space is limited. See registration instructions below. WHAT TO BE PREPARED FOR: Please check in at the Lynch Road entry gate between 6:45 and 7:05pm. Since the hike is after-hours, the park gate will be locked except for check-in time and for our exit at approximately 10:45pm. Expect cold, windy, and possibly foggy or wet conditions, so layer accordingly. Participants of all ages are welcome, but they must be prepared for a 7-mile round-trip hike at an intermediate pace, up and down steep hills at a steady pace. Lynch Canyon is a working ranch—cattle are free range so they roam as they please. WHAT TO BRING: Drinking water, snacks, flashlight and/or headlamp, hiking sticks/trekking poles (recommended if you find them helpful), bug repellent (if desired). WHAT NOT TO BRING: Pets, laser pointers, alcohol. WHAT TO WEAR: Layers for warmth, long pants, windbreaker, sturdy, closed-toe shoes/boots with good grip. WHAT NOT TO WEAR: Flip-flops or any other open-toe shoes. COST: $10 per person. Parking is free for registrants. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Click here to register online. Entrance Fee: $10 Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo DIRECTIONS: From I-80, take Hiddenbrooke or Red Top exit and follow the signs. |
