I cannot wait to see what spring has in store for us after all this rain!
But you don't have to wait for spring to get outside. February is a wonderful month to enjoy the great outdoors in Solano County. Take a walk at Rush Ranch to see wintertime bird visitors; get your heart pumping at a docent-led Valentine hike; check out the San Francisco Flyway Festival; or take it to the next level and become a docent yourself.
Enjoy these last days of winter. Thank you for all you do. Nicole Braddock Executive Director nicole@solanolandtrust.org
Reaching young people
One experience at a time
We are lucky to have two dynamic rangers from Solano County Parks on the Lynch Canyon team. Chris Drake and Diana Paradis bring technical and practical experience to their jobs, and both love interpretation and connecting at-risk youth to nature.
One day at Lynch Canyon, a young man on Chris's trail crew asked, "Do we eat cows?"
Meet Myrna Hayes, the co-founder and director of the San Francisco Flyway Festival. Myrna has organized outdoor outings for thousands of people every year and knows the importance of protected and publicly-accessible land like Lynch Canyon Open Space.
"You don't love what you don't know. If I can't get people out on the land...
Celebrate Valentine's Day early on this docent-led Valentine's hike. Explore the area's history, and nature's own valentines. Bring your own valentine if you like!
Space is limited and pre-registration is strongly recommended.
To become a member of an enthusiastic team that loves Jepson Prairie, RSVP by February 6!
As a docent, you will attend training sessions to learn about vernal pools and the aquatic invertebrate and flowering plants that depend on them.No experience necessary, and perfect attendance is not required.
It's not too early to sign up for the 10th Annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run. In fact, the early bird gets the reduced-rate registration fee, and the incentive to train early.
Help us celebrate the 10th annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run and Community Hike, and the 10th anniversary of Lynch Canyon being open to the public.
Registration for the community hike isn't necessary. Just show up. (Parking is limited.)
Photos courtesy of Michael Gene Stewart, Yumi Wilson, Solano County Parks, Instagram, Matthew Kenaston, Nicole Braddock, Natalie DuMont, and Tom Muehleisen
