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Protecting natural areas and conserving working farms and
ranches in Solano County since 1986
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Outline
• Introduction to Solano Land Trust• Solano Land Trust Properties• This Land is Our Land• Working with Farmers and Ranchers –
Conservation Agreements• How You can Help
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Introduction to Solano Land Trust
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Solano Land Trust Mission
To preserve agricultural lands, open space and resources through the acquisition of land and conservation easements, education and land management.
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Our Community - So Many Partnerships!
• Over 200 Volunteers• Board of Directors• Staff• Business Partners• Members• Donors• Farmers/Grazers
• Local Schools, Teachers and Kids
• Outdoor Clubs• Scientists• Visitors to our Properties• Partnering Organizations
& Agencies
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Successes
• Since we were founded 1986, Solano Land Trust has permanently protected 19,403 acres of land for the current and future residents of Solano County.
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Solano Land Trust Serves our Community by
• Protecting our quality of life• Helping to keep our air and water clean• Providing special places to explore,
recharge and get some exercise• Educating school children• Partnering with local farmers and ranchers
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Solano Land Trust Properties
We own almost 10,000 acres
of land that is open to the public
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Solano Land Trust Properties
Lynch Canyon, Rush Ranch and Jepson Prairie are open to the public most days. King-Swett Ranches are accessible through docent-led tours.
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Lynch Canyon
Solano County’s largest public park
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King-Swett Ranches
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Rush Ranch
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Jepson Prairie
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This Land is Our Land
Solano Land Trust Properties are a Community Resource
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What You’ll Find on Our Land
• Schoolchildren and Eagle Scouts• Hiking, biking, walking and equestrian trails• Picnicking spots• Community events and activities• Wildlife and plants• Artists, photographers and classes• Our Nature Center
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Watershed Explorers
King-Swett Ranch Rush Ranch
Patwin Native American Indian Program
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Mountain Bikers Equestrians
Lynch Canyon Lynch Canyon
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Eagle Scout Projects
Will Kane’s Bird House Project
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Hikers
King -Swett
Lynch Canyon Trail Run & Community HikeLynch Canyon
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Birders
Lynch Canyon Reservoir
Artists
Rush Ranch
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Suisun Aster
Rare Flowers
Lynch Canyon
Picnic Areas
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Annual Rush Ranch Open House
Rush Ranch Rush Ranch
Historic Blacksmith Shop
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Access Adventure
Challenging the limits of disability.
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Working with Farmers and Ranchers
Conservation Agreements
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Conservation Agreements
• Voluntary partnerships• Help keep agriculture financially viable• Safeguard Solano County’s agricultural
heritage• Helps ensure that our community has
access to safe and local food
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Magnus Bennedsen
Donated a 52-acre agricultural easement to Solano Land Trust in 1998
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Suisun Valley Farmland Dixon Ridge Orchards
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How You Can Help
We are successful because of our community of support
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Join us!
• Come out and visit our properties!• Volunteer (as a docent, media assistant, etc.)• Join our growing membership• Become a business partner• Include us in your estate planning
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Be Part of the Legacy
“A gift to Solano Land Trust is an investment in your community and a legacy for your kids and future generations.”
– Scott Sheldon, Terra Realty Advisors, Inc. (2009)
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Support the Land
Support the Land Trust
www.solanolandtrust.org