Hikes Sat.-Sun.,August 4-5 - Bristlecone Pines and Open House at Barcroft Lab.
Come with us to the beautiful White Mtns to hike the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest on Saturday, followed by happy hour, a potluck feast and campfire. On Sunday, the only day of the year it is open to the public, we'll tour the University of California's Barcroft Lab at 12,500', followed by an easy hike to Mt. Barcroft (13,040'). Group size strictly limited. Send $8 per person (Sierra Club), 2 sase, H&W phones, email, rideshare info to Reserv/Ldr: Lygeia Gerard, P.O. Box 294726, Phelan, CA 92329, (760) 868-0979. Co-ldr: Don Peterson, (760) 375-8599. CNRCC/Owens Peak Group.
Sat-Mon., August 11-13 Sequoia Paddlers. Boat-in Camp-out at Spicer Meadow.
Spicer Meadow reservoir is in the Sierras, at 6,200 ft. elevation, off Highway 4. The lake backs up into the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness Area. We'll meet at the lake on Saturday and boat in to a primitive campsite in the wilderness area. Potluck dinner on Saturday night. Option to leave on Sunday or stay to Monday. BYOB (bring your own boat). For more info: Leaders: Isabelle St. Guily 253-8969 stguily@sbcglobal.net or Carl Inglin538-8271, chinglin@sonic.net.
Fri., August 17 - Solano Group. Green Valley Falls.
9:30am-12:30pm. This is a moderate hike to a scenic 60 foot waterfall on Vallejo Watershed property in Green Valley. We cross one creek and have a moderate climb to the falls. The total hike is about 4 miles r/t. The hike is limited to persons 14 and older, and persons under 18 must be with a parent. Hike is limited to 30 persons. Due to processing fees imposed by the City of Vallejo, we are asking for a donation of $5.oo per person. You must pre-register for this hike by Aug 10. Directions to the trail head will be given when you call to register. Bring water and snacks/lunch. Class M-4-A. Info and sign-up: Suzanne (707) 645-1206.
Sat., August 25 - Solano Group. Mare Island Southshore Hike.
9:30am-12:30pm. Walk along the South Shore of Mare Island out to Pier 35 for views of San Pablo Bay, Mare Island and Carquinez Strait. We'll pass through historic areas of Mare Island Naval Shipyard in an area proposed for a RegionalPark. This is a level 4 mile r/t walk on paved and dirt roads in an area not yet opened to public access. Meet at the gate at the south end of Railroad Avenue. From Marin and Sonoma take Hwy 37 east to Mare Island exit. From Napa connect to Hwy 37 from Hwy 29 and from Vallejo connect to Hwy 37 from I-80. Take Hwy 37 west to Mare Island. Once on Mare Island, take Walnut Avenue south to 'G' (1st stop sign) and turn left. Take the 2nd right on Nimitz and go down to 15th St. Turn right and follow to the end and turn left on Railroad. Meet at the end of Railroad Ave at the South Gate. Bring water and snacks. Class E-4-A Info: Kenn (707) 319-1846.
Sat.-Sun., August 25-26 - Tamarisk Bash in Surprise Canyon.
Celebrate the end of summer by helping to remove invasive tamarisk from Surprise Canyon. It is warm weather, but the year-round stream will let us soak and cool as the spirit moves us. We will work Saturday with Marty Dickes, our coordinator from the BLM. Sunday we will hike up the nearby Telescope Peak for long views and cooler weather above the desert. Enjoy carcamping, a potluck dinner Saturday, and campfire stories. Contact leader Craig Deutsche, deutsche@earthlink.net, (310-477-6670). CNRCC Desert Committee.
Sat., September 29- Solano Group. Green Valley Falls.
9:30am-12:30pm. This is a moderate hike to a scenic 60 foot waterfall on Vallejo Watershed property in Green Valley. We cross one creek and have a moderate climb to the falls. The total hike is about 4 miles r/t. The hike is limited to persons 14 and older, and persons under 18 must be with a parent. Hike is limited to 30 persons. Due to processing fees imposed by the City of Vallejo, we are asking for a donation of $5.oo per person. You must pre-register for this hike by Aug 10. Directions to the trail head will be given when you call to register. Bring water and snacks/lunch. Class M-4-A. Info and sign-up: Suzanne (707) 645-1206.
Celebrate Public Lands Day
Thousands of Americans gather across the country every year in late September to how their support and appreciation for our public lands. It is a huge volunteer endeavor that highlights how much Americans care about the perpetuity and wellbeing of their wild places and open spaces. Sierra Club is encouraging its members to show support for our public lands by organizing public lands restoration projects.
This year the Sierra Club is hosting a special Public Lands in Public Hands weekend in New Orleans on September 28-30 in celebration of National Public Lands Day. By working alongside Louisiana residents on restoration projects, Sierra Club volunteers will help to advance the clean up of a Hurricane Katrina and Rita landscape while supporting the rebuilding efforts of the people of New Orleans.
Public Lands Day is a great opportunity to engage community members in a project that improves their neighborhood or distant public land they care about and encourages the public to engage with governmental agencies in taking responsibility for our public lands.
To take part in Public Lands Day go to:
www.sierraclub.org/publiclandsday
Non-Sierra Club Activities The following activities are not sponsored nor administered by the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club has no information about the planning of these activities and makes no representations or warranties about the quality, safety, supervision or management of such activities. They are published because they may be of interest to the readers of this publication. Saturday Saunters for Santa Rosa Area
Every Saturday. Meets 9 am and usually ends around 11:30. These walks are moderate. Fun way to exercise with friends. For info call 707-539-6300. Thursday, May 31 - North Group, King Range Wilderness Congratulations Day Hike, Horse Mountain Creek Trail, King Range Wilderness, Humboldt County.
Congratulations to all of you who helped pass the Northern California Wild Heritage Wilderness Act of 2006! We will leisurely walk 4 miles down the Horse Mountain Creek Trail to the beach and south 2 miles to Shelter Cove and our car shuttle. Days could be windy, hot and sunny, cool and foggy, or any combination. Wed. night campers at Tolken campground encouraged. Hike is 6 miles. Car shuttle leaves the BLM Black Sands Beach parking lot at 9:30am. Hike starts 10:00am at Horse Mtn Creek Trailhead. Leader is Lynn at 707-845-2825 or email lynn-r@sbcglobal. Cotati Creek Critters
• Community planting days on April 14, 9am-noon; April 29, 10am-1pm; May 12, 9am-noon. Help plant native trees and shrubs along the Laguna de Santa Rosa in Cotati. Alternative tasks available if it's raining.
• New series of guided walks along the Laguna in Cotati, featuring local experts, begins Monday, April 2 with "Plants and their Uses," led by ethnobotanist Autumn Summers. Meet at the statue of the accordion player, La Plaza Park, Cotati at 6 pm.
• See www.CotatiCreekCritters.info for Planting Day information, directions, and details or contact jenny@creeks.cotati.info or 792-4422.
SPRING 2007 GREENBELT OUTINGS
http://greenbelt.org/cgi-bin/calendar.cgi
Sat Aug 18: Marvelous Marshland, Sonoma
Sat Aug 18: Limantour Tour, Marin
Sun Aug 19: The Sweetest Outing, Napa - Reservations required
EVENT: BLUEGRASS FOR THE GREENBELT
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9
Get your tickets today at:
http://www.freightandsalvage.org/2007/0709-september/info_070909.html
Enjoy talented artists and great music, along with delicious local food
and drinks in a spectacular setting -- all for a good cause! Don't miss
out on a unique Bay Area experience -- the 2nd annual Bluegrass for the
Greenbelt concert, featuring:
Grammy award winner LAURIE LEWIS, with The Right Hands
Jody Stecher and Kate Brislin
Rustler's Moon
WHEN: Sunday, September 9, 3:00 pm
WHERE: Coventry Grove, a private amphitheater set in a redwood grove in
the East Bay hills (BART-accessible!)
TICKETS: $50 for Greenbelt Alliance members; $65 for non-members
The Kensington Farmers' Market will be there with fresh local fruits,
snacks, and wines.
Invite your friends and family, too -- it's a relaxed atmosphere, perfect
for gatherings. Seating is open and there's plenty of room to get up and
dance!
Find out more at http://BluegrassForTheGreenbelt.org
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