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Pre-Trail-Run Power Hike
Saturday,
MAY
31, 2014
8:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Open Space Park Get in shape for the Lynch Canyon Trail Run! Today it's a 5K power walk/jog with docent Karen Peitz. Bring cash for parking ($5), plenty of water and snacks, trail-running shoes, protection from the elements (sun, wind, fog, rain). There is no drinking water on the property. Lynch Canyon is a working ranch—cattle are free range so they roam as they please. Dogs are not allowed. Meet in the Lynch Canyon parking lot. RSVP if you would like to join this event. Rain cancels. Leader: Karen Peitz Parking Fee: $5 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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Nature Hike: See Spring Happening!
Saturday,
MAY
31, 2014
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rockville Trails Join docent James Chang for a 4-5 mile, moderately-paced hike with stops to explore the local ecosystem. Discover if mistletoe is part of an ecosystem or only for kissing. Take advantage of this opportunity if you can because Solano Land Trust's Rockville Trails Preserve is only accessible by docent-led hikes at this time. Participants of all ages are welcome, but they must be prepared for: moderate to intermediate pace hiking 4-5 miles up and down rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds, thorny plants, and thistle. Rockville Trails is a working ranch—cattle are free range so they roam as they please. All trails are unimproved—expect rough, rocky, uneven ground. Visitors must be accompanied by a docent at all times. Since the preserve 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, no bathrooms, and no pets allowed. Be prepared with a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with good tread, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes, protection from the elements (sun, wind, fog, rain). Recommended: hiking sticks, bug repellent, binoculars, camera. Space is limited. Advance registration required. Click here to register online, or call James at 707-980-3678. Leader: James Chang Registration is required. Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Meet your guide promptly and be ready to leave immediately from the big red "Ice House" building on Suisun Valley Ct, near the intersection of Rockville Rd. and Suisun Valley Rd., Fairfield, CA. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
MAY
31, 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 |
