Wintertime is one of my favorite times to be outside. The air is crisp and clear from rain, and the tule fog can blanket the morning. My husband, son and I love to get exercise, and on Thanksgiving morning we took a hike before joining thousands of people on Interstate 80 to visit family.
Thanks to you, our community has protected some beautiful open spaces, like Lynch Canyon and Rush Ranch, that are available for you to visit with someone you love. Take a look at the list our staff came up with below to get some other ideas for getting outside this holiday season.
Thank you for all you do to make our community a wonderful place to live. I wish you, your family, and your family of friends a wonderful holiday season.
The Benicia Christmas Bird Count (BCBC) is marking its 70th year on December 19, when over 100 volunteer citizen scientists will fan out to count birds from Benicia to Rush Ranch and Lynch Canyon.
Several of these devoted birders have participated for years, rain or shine, and have discovered a thing or two about our world...
"When you have seen one ant, one bird, one tree, you have not seen them all." -E.O. Wilson
Loaves, fishes, and...
A recipe for wild rice salad
We are so fortunate to live in a community where farmers and ranchers produce food.
The Sunday Supper meal in early October was delicious evidence of the connection between grower and consumer. One of the dishes served was a fruity wild rice salad, and we want to share the recipe (and the story that goes with it) with you...
Exercise is good for you all year round. It can reduce your chances of getting sick, help you fall asleep, decrease depression, and improve your concentration and earning power.
Here are 14 ideas from Solano Land Trust staff to keep you moving this winter:
Join the Napa-Solano Audubon Society and other outdoor enthusiasts for the 70th Benicia Christmas Bird Count taking place throughout southwestern Solano County.
Birders and helpers of all levels are welcome!We will follow with a sumptuous potluck dinner at the Florence Douglas Senior Center.
Bring your family and friends to celebrate the magic happening in Suisun Valley. Enjoy a barrel or vertical wine tasting, and enjoy small bites while mingling with friends and winemakers.
$20 for a logo glass that serves as a ticket for tastings at participating wineries.
