SATURDAY WALKS // SATURDAY TALKS // SUNDAY WALKS // SUNDAY TALKS
Mare Island San Pablo Bay Trail
Sunday, 10am to 3pm
Self guided walk, one mile loop trail with views of San Pablo Bay and Mt Tamalpais.
Look for scope stations staffed by Napa Solano Audubon Society members​
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There are many birds to be seen including raptors, songbirds, and egrets.
This hike is easy terrain, but may be muddy if there have been recent rains.
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Park in parking lot off Dump Road, Mare Island
Directions: go west on Tennessee Street in Vallejo to where it dead ends into Azuar Drive on Mare Island, turn south (left), turn right on Dump Road and drive to parking lot (landmarks: information sign and porta potty).
South End of Mare Island
Sunday, 8am to sunset, hike lasts about 2 hours
Self guided tour of Mare Island Preserve and Regional Park
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You can see a variety of birds including songbirds and osprey. You'll have views of Carquinez Strait, San Pablo Bay, and Mt. Tamalpais. View the live cam to get a preview, spbfriends.org/osprey-cam
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This is considered moderate terrain for experienced hikers.
Start at 167 O'Hara Court, Vallejo
Directions: go west on Tennessee Street in Vallejo to where it dead ends into Azuar Drive on Mare Island, turn south (left), follow the signs to “Mare Island Preserve” and navigate to 167 O’Hara Ct at the end of Azuar Drive.
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Vallejo People’s Garden
Sunday, 10am to 12pm, hike lasts about 2 hours
Led by Vilma Aquino & Suzanne Briley
www.vallejopeoplesgarden.org
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You'll explore the garden's diverse collection of tropical plants, fruits, vegetables, and California natives that attract local wildlife and birds. Discover the medicinal benefits of certain plants, which may offer natural remedies for common ailments. For more information, contact us at info@vallejopeoplesgarden.org.
This hike is considered easy terrain
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Meet at 1055 Azuar Avenue, Vallejo (garden is behind this address) on Mare Island.
Directions: go west on Tennessee Street in Vallejo to where it dead ends into Azuar Drive on Mare Island, turn south (left), left on E. Poplar, look for fenced garden on the right.
Dickson Ranch / Sears Point (Sonoma Land Trust)
1ST HIKE: Sunday, 7am, hike lasts about 2 hours
2ND HIKE: Sunday, 9am, hike lasts about 2 hours
Led by: Clay Anderson
Youth program manager, Golden Gate Bird Alliance​​
www.goldengatebirdalliance.org
On this hike, you could see raptors, general birding, and shorebirds. This walk along the Dickson Unit of the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge will focus on raptor identification along with a backdrop of tidal marsh restoration and is generally flat with uneven terrain.
Start at Hwy 37 & Lakeville Road
Directions: The hike starts at the intersection of Lakeville Hwy and Hwy 37, on Reclamation Road, southeast of Petaluma, Sonoma County.
PRE-REGISTRATION WILL BE REQUIRED; MORE DETAILS TO COME
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Skaggs Island
Saturday, 9:30am to 1:30pm, hike lasts about 4 hours
Led by Mark Stephenson (President, Napa Solano Audubon Society), Meg Marriott (Wildlife Biologist, San Pablo Bay and Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuges, USFWS), Murray Berner (has led over 70 field trips to the Island), Adrian Johnson (Co-Manager, West County Hawkwatch)
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You can see a variety of birds including raptors and most other varieties.
This is a four mile round-trip hike over uneven terrain. No driving will be allowed.
PRE-REGISTRATION WILL BE REQUIRED; MORE DETAILS TO COME
Pacific Flyway Center Wetlands
1ST HIKE: Sunday, 7am, hike lasts about 2 hours
2ND HIKE: Sunday, 9am, hike lasts about 2 hours
Led by: Fred Werner
Golden Gate Bird Alliance​​
www.goldengatebirdalliance.org
On this hike, you will see waterfowl! Check out this article about what they are focusing on at the new Pacific Flyway Center.
PRE-REGISTRATION WILL BE REQUIRED; MORE DETAILS TO COME​
American Canyon Wetlands
Sunday, 9am, hike lasts about 2 hours
Led by Karina Garcia, Napa Solano Audubon Society
You might see a list of amazing birds including Green Winged Teal and other waterfowl, a variety of shorebirds including American Avocets and Black-necked Stilts, as well as a variety of raptors, possibly the secretive Virginia Rails and Soras. You can check out the American Canyon Wetlands eBird hot spot to see birds that have been recently seen at this location.
This hike is easy terrain over paved trails, wear your comfortable shoes!
Meet in parking lot for the Wetlands Edge Park, 2 Eucalyptus Drive in American Canyon
Directions:
From Vallejo, take Hwy 29 north towards Napa. Turn left off of Hwy 29 onto Rio Del Mar. There is a stop light at this location. Immediately after turning onto Rio Del Mar, turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive. Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot.
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From Napa, drive south on Highway 29 till you reach Rio Del Mar. Turn right onto Rio Del Mar and immediately turn right onto Eucalyptus Drive. Continue west on Eucalyptus until you reach the parking lot. From eastern Solano County take Hwy 80 to American Canyon Road. Go west on American Canyon Road until it ends at Wetlands Edge Road. Turn right on Wetlands Road and go north until you hit Eucalyptus Road. Turn left on Eucalyptus Road and you will be at the Wetlands Edge Park parking lot.
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Lynch Canyon Open Space Park
Sunday, 8am to 12pm, hike lasts about 4 hours
Led by: Andrew Ford,
Napa Solano Audubon Society hike leader
www.napasolanoaudubon.com
There are many exciting things going on at the Lynch Canyon Open Space Park. Explore the 1,039 acres to experience some of the most spectacular views in Solano County! If you’re lucky you might also see birds of prey, including red-tailed hawks, golden eagles, white-tailed kites, and American kestrels. Near the creeks you may find barn and great horned owls, northern flickers, and California newts. Muskrats and American coots may be seen year-round at the reservoir, while migrating waterfowl arrive in winter.
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Meet here for this hike: 3100 Lynch Canyon Road, Fairfield
Directions to Lynch Canyon Open Space Park: From San Francisco/I-80 East. Take Exit 36 at American Canyon/ Hiddenbrook Pkwy. and take a left onto McGary Rd. Take a left onto Lynch Rd. and proceed under the freeway. From Sacramento/I-80 West. Take Exit 39A at Red Top Rd., go under the freeway and turn west (right) on McGary Rd. Take a right onto Lynch Rd. and proceed under the freeway