Thursday, May 24, 2018

Rockville Trails Preserve


Gateway To Solano's Western Hills

Rockville Trails Preserve epitomizes the beauty, rural character and quiet splendor that is Solano County.

Filled with stands of blue and live oaks, temporal vernal pools, wildflowers and wildlife, Rockville Trails Preserve's 1,500 acres provide a connection to our past and a vision for our future.

As you explore this land, it is easy to imagine a time when Patwin Indians walked the oak forests and stood on the highest mesa to look out over the valleys below. The forests, rugged hills and high ridges that they saw hundreds of years ago are largely unchanged. This new natural park will be the gateway for visitors from the local community, the Bay Area and the Central Valley into the western hills of Solano County and beyond.

Monday, May 21, 2018

Red-Shouldered Hawk Babies Being Fostered By "Fiona"



Two Red-shouldered hawk babies from The Bird Rescue center now being fostered by 'Fiona" at Pacific Wildcare.

Friday, May 18, 2018

Be Part Of The 11th Annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run & Community Hike

Be Part Of The 11th Annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run & Community Hike On Saturday, June 2nd At 8am!

Register Now For The 5K, 10K, Or Half Marathon Run Because They Are Expected To Sell Out!

Run details at lynchcanyontrailrun.org 
Register at: active.com

Run, Skip, Hike Or Walk!
Teams Encouraged!
Costumes Encouraged! 

To do the 5K, 10K, or Half marathon run: 


Save money by registering early!

 To do the 2.5-mile community hike:

It's free! Just show up!

Note though, parking is limited.

WHAT TO BE PREPARED FOR: 
(1) All ages are welcome but they must be prepared for the following: routes include rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds and thorny plants. Expect rough, rocky, uneven ground.
(2) Lynch Canyon is home to wildlife and it's a working cattle ranch—wildlife and cattle are free to roam as they please.
(3) In order to protect wildlife, cattle, and rare plants—and for your pet's safety—dogs are not allowed.
(4) Take only pictures, leave only footprints.
(5) Maintain a safe distance from cattle and wildlife, and be aware that this is tick, mountain lion, poison oak, and potentially rattlesnake country.

WHAT TO BRING: Trail running shoes with good grip.

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Long-eared Owl Release



A thermal release of a Long-eared Owl that was rehabilitated at The Bird Rescue Center.

Saturday, May 12, 2018

May 12th & 19th Trail Crew Help Needed!


When: Saturday, May 12th & 19th
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: Lynch Canyon Open Space
Free Pizza Lunch Provided! 


On the second Saturday of every month we offer trail crew volunteer opportunities at Lynch Canyon, but this month we are hosting 2 volunteer days in preparation for the upcoming annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run & Community Hike.

We need your help to ensure that this top-notch event keeps its reputation for being the perfect combination of "challenge & fun".

We'll supply the tools and the direction...We just need you to supply the muscle! 

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Lynch Canyon Trail Run: Register Soon!

Be Part Of The 11th Annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run & Community Hike On Saturday, June 2nd At 8am!

Register Now For The 5K, 10K, Or Half Marathon Run Because They Are Expected To Sell Out!

Run details at lynchcanyontrailrun.org 
Register at: active.com

Run, Skip, Hike Or Walk!
Teams Encouraged!
Costumes Encouraged! 

To do the 5K, 10K, or Half marathon run: 


Save money by registering early!

 To do the 2.5-mile community hike:

It's free! Just show up!

Note though, parking is limited.

WHAT TO BE PREPARED FOR: 
(1) All ages are welcome but they must be prepared for the following: routes include rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds and thorny plants. Expect rough, rocky, uneven ground.
(2) Lynch Canyon is home to wildlife and it's a working cattle ranch—wildlife and cattle are free to roam as they please.
(3) In order to protect wildlife, cattle, and rare plants—and for your pet's safety—dogs are not allowed.
(4) Take only pictures, leave only footprints.
(5) Maintain a safe distance from cattle and wildlife, and be aware that this is tick, mountain lion, poison oak, and potentially rattlesnake country.

WHAT TO BRING: Trail running shoes with good grip.

Sunday, May 6, 2018

Birds Of Prey


About The Hikes & Workshop:

Lynch Canyon provides raptors with over 1,000 undeveloped acres where they can hunt and rest. Each year from fall through late winter, Solano Land Trust docent and raptor expert, Larry Broderk, leads hikes and workshops so others can learn about the birds of prey that call Solano Land Trust properties home.  During this viewing season, you can join other binocular-wielding people who appreciate the connection between Solano Land Trust's protected ranchland and open spaces and the birds that rely on those lands for habitat.

Thanks to the ongoing conservation work at Lynch Canyon, and the donors who make this work possible, the land has resident yearlong raptors in addition to its wintertime visitors. During fall and spring migration, the bird population can double or triple.

“It's a wild, remote wilderness, and yet it's right in our backyard," says Larry Broderick. “Lynch has a great prey base, and that is a testament to Solano Land Trust's ecosystem management."

Learn More:

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Solano Land Trust runs conservation programs year-round, manages miles of trails, and assists landowners to voluntarily conserve their land.

For additional information call 707-432-0150.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

24-hours to Give Big - Giving Local Makes a Big Difference



Your donation, along with a $5,000 match we already received, will help us care for this land in a responsible and thoughtful way. Our environment is a reflection of each of us. Please help us reach our $10,000 goal today. Please give now.