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❖ President’s Messa

❖ Pumpkin Patch T

❖ Night PhotographWorkshop

❖ Suisun Tidal Mars

❖ Suisun Song Spar

❖ Patwin Program

❖ Activities & Even

l. 11 #3

Fall 2004

Continued on page 2

When Ian Anderson’s great-grandfather came from

Denmark in the late 19th century and settled in

he Montezuma Hills near Rio Vista, he faced

very different farm economy. He was able to

make a living raising sheep and growing grain

nd didn’t need any other sources of income to

upport his family. Although farming has always

emanded flexibility because of changing markets

nd consumer preferences, a Solano County farmer

owadays cannot always depend on one or two

rops to survive.

Ian grew up on the family farm helping with

he sheep and grain operation. After graduating

rom Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1979 with a B.A.

n agricultural management and spending a year at

he University of Christ Church in New Zealand. He

ame back home to start farming himself. Within a

ecade, he found that he needed to add hay to his

arm operation to make a living. He now has 3,000

wes, several hundred goats, 2,500 acres of grain

nd a custom hay operation. He grows his own

eed and custom seed-cleans for others as well.

The Montezuma Hills area is classified by

olano County as land being held for long-term

gricultural use and judged essential for the

maintenance of a healthy agricultural economy. It

is considered the best area for dryland grazing

and sheep production in the county. There is

significant dryland grain production as well. Ian

grows 2,500 acres of wheat, barley, and safflower.

After grain harvest, he bales the remaining straw

for feed stores, erosion control, and pumpkin

patches (see page 2 for the pumpkin patch he

devotes himself to each fall).

Diversified Farming in theMontezuma Hills

Wendy Low, Land Transaction Specialist

Three generations of Andersons: (from left to right) Edward, Neil and Ian

Photo courtesy of Ian Anderson



President’s MessageSean Quinn, President

Photo: Bud Turner,

WildLight Photography

In 1981, Ian and his father put up wind generators on their proper

decade later, he and other landowners began to lease their land for w

generation, thus diversifying their farms further by utilizing the avail

wind resources in Montezuma Hills.

Ian and his wife, Margaret, are active in their community. Margaret w

part-time for the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classro

a nonprofit that helps children and young people understand where t

food and fiber come from. Ian has volunteered for the Farm Bureau

Montezuma Fire District and served as a trustee of his church. His cur

volunteer work as a board member of Solano Land Trust (and chair o

Agricultural Conservation Easement Committee) gives him the opportu

to help preserve some of Solano County’s prime agricultural land.

Ian Anderson, like many farmers locally and around the country, has

to think creatively about how to diversify his farm operations. As a re

he has not only managed to stay in farming through hard times, but

become an important leader in the farm community and in the conserva

of farmland throughout Solano County.

Several weeks ago I took

an early morning drive

to Lake Solano to deliver

a canoe to my children

who were camping for the

weekend. On the drive

back along Pleasants Valley

Road, I saw a sign adver-

tising organic olive oil for

sale. Recognizing the truck

and the person selling the

oil, I pulled in and had a nice discussion with the

property owner. Barbara Comfort had restored three

acres of olive trees on her historic Martell Ranch and

was selling her own olive oil.

As I talked to Barbara, I looked around the

spectacular ranch and clearly understood her love

of the land. It is that love that led Barbara to sell a

conservation easement to Solano Land Trust in order

to permanently protect 535 acres. The transaction

is pending final approval for grant funding from the

California Farmland Conservancy Program and the

Rangeland, Grazing Land and Grassland ProtectionProgram. Once the transaction is complete, this land

— among the most spectacular in Solano County

— will be permanently preserved. My drive home was

certainly more enjoyable knowing this project was

close to being completed.

Solano Land Trust is also working on several other

key conservation easements. The McConeghy Property,

between Dixon and Davis, is moving towards per-

manent protection. This 300-acre ranch is adjacent

to Interstate 80. Solano Land Trust is working with

the City of Dixon, the City of Davis, and UC Davis to

conserve this property.

Our next newsletter will bring good news on

Solano Land Trust’s efforts to complete the acquisi-

tion of the Eastern Swett Ranch. The ranch is located

in the hills between Fairfield, Vallejo, and Benicia.

I want to thank our staff and volunteers for their

continued hard work and support. ❖

Pumpkins for Shiloh ChurchAccording to Ian Anderson, only a few historic buildings

remain in the Montezuma Hills, the hilly southeastern

corner of Solano County. One of them, Shiloh Church,

was erected in 1876 to serve the communities from

the historic community of Denverton to Rio Vista.

Denverton once featured a post office, grocery store,

blacksmith shop, wheelwright, meat market, hotel,

and schoolhouse, along with warehouses and a 300-

foot-long wharf. However, with the coming of the California Pacific Railroad, it becam

more economical to ship by rail than by water and the town gradually disappeared.*

Abandoned early in the 20th century, Shiloh Church was designated as a historiclandmark in 1955. During the 70s and 80s, the Montezuma 4H Club adopted the churc

as a Community Pride project.

In the 1990s, several families from the Montezuma Hills came together to raise funds

replace the church’s foundation and rotted windows, repair damaged woodwork, and g

it a fresh coat of paint. For six years, their main fundraising effort has been an Octob

pumpkin patch held in a shady eucalyptus grove near the church. Visitors take a five-

train ride to the pumpkin patch site from the Western Railway

Museum, located on Highway 12 between Suisun City and Rio

Vista. In addition to pumpkins, the group sells homemade jam

and decorated bottle gourds. They offer tractor rides, local m

and a 1500-bale straw fortress with tunnels and slides.

If you’re interested in taking the train back in time to the

pumpkin patch near Shiloh Church (each Saturday and Sunda

October 9–24), contact the Western Railway Museum at

(707) 374-2978. As a fundraiser for both the Western Railway

Museum (a nonprofit educational organization) and Shiloh

Church, the trip costs $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (65 and u

and $7 for kids (2 to 14). The fee includes admission to the

museum, unlimited rides, and free parking. There is no admis

charge at the pumpkin patch itself.

*For more information on the history of Denverton, see the following

article from the Vacaville Reporter archives: http://63.192.157.117/

history/history080600.html.

Shiloh church

Ptoto courtesy of Ian Anderson

A choice pumpkin from thepumpkin patch for Shiloh

Church and Western RailwayMuseum (note train car inbackground).

Photo: Bart Nadeau,

courtesy of the Western

Railway Museum.

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Harvest Moon Photography WorkshopAleta George, Editor

One of the most magical places to view a full moon in Solano County is from atop Suisun Hill across

rom Rush Ranch on Grizzly Island Road. Although the gate to Rush Ranch is locked at sundown, the

uisun Hill trail is accessible 24/7. With enough light to dodge the cow patties, a short climb up the

ill will reward you with a sparkling moonlit marsh and softly highlighted hills.

During this September’s harvest

moon, the Rush Ranch Educational

Council ( in collaboration with

Solano Land Trust) is hosting

a full moon night photography

workshop. The workshop will

be led by Tim Baskerville of The

Nocturnes, a San Francisco group

that of fers workshops, hosts

exhibits, and provides resources

for those interested in night

photography. The workshop takesplace on Tuesday, September 28

from 3 p.m. until late. Students

will provide their own equipment

and should be familiar with basic

photographic techniques.

Baskerville’s night photography obsession began in San Francisco more than 20 years ago while

e was working two jobs to support his photography training. Working as a cabbie on the nightshift,

e became fascinated with the “dark, cold, strange hours” of night. On a practical level, he also found

hat it was the only time he had to practice his craft.

“With normal, daylight photography, you tend to focus on things happening in the moment,”ays Baskerville. “Night photography offers mystery, a more artistic approach, and a heightened

ppreciation of the natural world.”

In addition to private workshops taught through The Nocturnes, Baskerville currently

eaches at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco. He has also taught at the Photographic

Resource Center at Boston University, RayKo Photo Center in San Francisco, and the Cape Cod

hotographic Workshops.

The workshop will begin with a docent-led walk during daylight

ours. Baskerville will then give an introductory session on night

hotography including how to evaluate lighting situations; use

f supplemental lighting and “light painting” techniques; and, aomparison of transparencies, negative film or digital mediums. With

full moon rising, Rush Ranch offers a rich variety of subject matter

uch as the barn, old farm equipment, windmills and weathervanes,

nd views of the marsh from atop Suisun Hill.

Proceeds from the workshop benefit the education and outreach

rograms of the Rush Ranch Educational Council, and is one in a series

hat began in 2002 to bring arts and nature together to Rush Ranch.

or information and online registration go to www.thenocturnes.com,

-mail nichols@thenocturnes, or phone (415) 824-1653.

Harvest MoonPhotography

WorkshopTuesday, September 28,

3:00 p.m. to late

$75, pre-registration

required at www.

thenocturnes.com

Full MoonNames & Th

Meanings

The Native Americantribes of North Ame

varied in their use o

names for full moon

The Algonquin tribe

from New England t

Lake Superior used t

names for the 29-da

lunar month cycles:

FULL WOLF MOON

described January w

the snows were dee

and the wolf howled

hungrily at night.

FULL WORM MOON lit t

landscape in March

when the ground be

to thaw, and earthw

casts announced the

robin’s return.

FULL FLOWER MOON

described the carpe

of flowers carpeting

ground in spring.

FULL BUCK MOON came

when fur-covered an

emerged from the

foreheads of bucks i

July.

FULL HARVEST MOON is

full moon closest toautumn equinox. At

peak of harvest, farm

can work by the ligh

the moon.

FULL COLD MOON is th

midwinter moon wh

nights are at their

longest.

Courtesy of the Farmers’ Almanac, farmersalmanac

Rush Ranch Stable by Moonlight

hoto: Tim Baskerville

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The Importance of a Tidal Marsh Julian Meisler, Conservation Pl

Many know Rush Ranch as one of the premiere sites in the Bay Area for cultural education about Native Amer

history. Others enjoy the opportunity it provides for peaceful quiet walks or, on the Suisun Hill Trail, a pla

walk their dogs. It is indeed these things, but it is also one of the most important conservation areas in So

County and the entire Bay Area.

Anyone who has enjoyed the view from on

Rush Ranch’s nearly seven miles of trails has

one of the San Francisco Estuary’s most depl

habitats, the tidal marsh. Suisun Marsh is a brac

tidal marsh, meaning the water is a mix of f

water from the Delta and salt water from the

Francisco Estuary.

A functioning tidal marsh is an esse

component of the Estuary. This buffer between

uplands and the bay is a world unto itself and

all wetlands, provides essential ecosystem serv

like shoreline erosion control, absorption of exnutrients, filtration of sediments, and provisio

habitat for many species.

The tidal marsh is not an easy place

plants and animals to live. As the tides rise and fall over the course of a day, all the resid

species are subject to complete inundation followed by full exposure. Add to this the m

changes in salinity and temperature and it is clear how difficult life can be for species in

tidal marsh.

Plants and animals adapt to these challenges through a combination of tolerating

avoiding the extremes. For example, the salt marsh harvest mouse is exceptionally well adap

to life in the tidal marsh by being able to scurry or swim through the pickleweed (avoidaand having the remarkable ability to drink salt water (tolerance).

But the greatest danger facing the mouse and a ll the other residents and seasonal u

of the marsh is not the extreme environment, it is outright destruction of the habitat. Be

1850, roughly 110 square miles of brackish tidal marsh existed in Suisun Marsh. Today, a

a century and a half of development and filling in of the San Francisco Estuary ’s tidal ed

there are only ten square miles remaining, of which 1.5 square miles are at Rush Ranch.

When any habitat experiences such a significant decline in area, the species that rel

it are bound to decline too. So it is that Rush Ranch supports several of the Estuary ’s ra

animals including the salt marsh harvest mouse, clapper rail, black rail, and the Suisun s

sparrow (see next page in this issue). Rare plant species also depend on the tidal mecosystem such as soft birds-beak, Mason’s lilaeopsis, and the Suisun thistle, a plant so

that it is known only from Suisun Marsh. Over the past decade, Suisun thistle has contin

to decline throughout the greater Suisun Marsh and is now known only from Rush Ranch

As steward of this habitat, Solano Land Trust has a great responsibility and there are m

threats to this habitat even within the confines of the preserve. Invasive species pose

greatest threat. Feral pigs, introduced into the marsh for sport hunting, can wreak havo

vegetation through their habit of rooting for food. When a group of these several-hund

pound animals crash through, the ground can look like an excavation site. SLT is working w

the Department of Fish and Game to tr y to control the proliferation of these extraordin

fecund animals.

Suisun Slough and Marsh

Photo: Terry Chappell

Youth in Action

We’d like to offer a

special thank you to

Brian Ingram and Loren

Duncan for making

significant improvements

to the Rush Ranch picnic

area. Brian of Troop 182

built the large cooking

grill and Loren of Troop

986 built the 20’ x 20’

gazebo. Congratulations

Eagle Scouts!

Continued on p



Wish List

• Refrigerator forSLT office

• Canoes and/or kaya

• Life jackets

• Youth-sized ponchos

and raincoats

• Ride-on mower

• Solano County

history books

• Park bench

• Special needspicnic table

• Special needstable and chairs

If you would like to

donate any of the abo

items in good working

order, please contact

Jim Ball:

(707) 432-0150 × 102

jball@solanolandtrust.

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The LBJ of Suisun MarshPat Moran, Volunteer

Birders sometimes refer to sparrows as “little brown jobs” or LBJs. LBJs seem to be everywhere and all look

like to the inexperienced eye. Getting to know their habits is the first step in identifying them, but what birder

oesn’t love a challenge?

Sparrows are perching, or

asserine birds. With 5,400pecies, the Passeriformes are one

f the most successful vertebrate

rders, being approximately

wice as diverse as Rodentia

rodents), the most successful

mammal order.

W i t h 3 4 r e c o g i n z e d

ubspecies, song sparrows

Melospiza melodia) are one

f the most widespread and

eographically variable birds found in North

America. They range in size between five and

even inches and show heavy brown streaking

n their white bellies.

Three distinct subspecies of song sparrow

re found in the San Francisco Bay region. The

ellowish gray or plain gray Alameda song sparrow

M. m. pusillula) is found on the southern and

astern edges of the estuary. The blackish olive-

rown Samuel’s song sparrow (M. m. samuelis)

ccurs in San Pablo Bay. The dark, reddish brown

uisun song sparrow (M. m. maxillaris) lives in and

round the Suisun Bay and marsh.

The Suisun song sparrow has a round

utline, large pinkish feet, a conical bill, rounded

wingtips, slender tail and streaked whitish belly.

A broad, dark strip borders the whitish throat.

uisun song sparrows remain in their territories

year-round. Males begin singing in February,

which leads to egg-laying in late March. The

emale incubates a clutch of three to five eggs

hat hatch in about two weeks. Fledging (growth

f flying feathers) typically occurs about two

weeks after hatching. Both

parents feed the young birds.Suisun song sparrows favor

intermixed stands of bulrush and

cattail as their habitat of choice.

They prefer the tallest stems in

the center of the bulrush patch

for song and calling perches.

The piles of dead stems below

provide protective cover. These

sparrows have a large, powerful

bill for cracking bulrush seeds

found on the ground. They also feed on flies,

mosquito larvae, and invertebrates exposed during

low tide. The birds hop with both feet together

when feeding. Like all Melospiza, they pump their

tails while flying.

The Suisun song sparrow is currently listed

as a Federal Species of Concern, and considered

a Species of Special Concern by the California

Department of Fish and Game. Threats to the

species include habitat loss due to channeling and

development of tidal sloughs and marshes.

Biologists Hildie Spautz and Nadav Nur with the

Point Reyes Bird Observatory have been studying

the Suisun Song Sparrow since 1996. They find and

monitor nests to determine rates of reproductive

success, document patterns in predation, and track

the reproductive and life spans of individual birds

through time. For detailed information about these

studies, go to www.prbo.org.

Next time you are out at Rush Ranch, be

on the lookout for M. m. maxillaris. Our Suisun

song sparrow is really more than just a chubby

little brown job.

Suisun song sparrow

Photo: Darrell Lee

Suisun song sparrow eggs

Photo: Hilde Spantz



“What do you see in front of you that wasn’t here when Native Americans lived here?” as

docent.

“Fences!” “Houses!” “This deck!” reply the children.

“That’s right. You also wouldn’t have seen the eucalyptus trees, the horses, or the planes ta

off from Travis.”

A large timeline is unfolded to demonstrate how recently the Europeans came to Cali fo

and how fast their culture changed the landscape that the Patwins had known for almos

thousand years. The children and the docents then walk half a mile to the re-created Pa

village where the kids are divided into groups of eight or ten. Each group spends 15 minute

each of the six teaching stations where they learn about different aspects of Native Amer

life, including plants for food and medicine, hunting and fishing, village and community

food preparation, trading, and baskets and games.

Don Taynton has been a docent with RREC for eight years. Four years ago, he became

docent coordinator. Taynton schedules all the classes and communicates with the teachers

also prepares and mails information packets and makes sure that there are enough docent

cover all the stations. Although there are currently 14 docents, Taynton would love to rec

at least half a dozen more so that the existing docents don’t have to work every Tuesday.

program is extremely popular, and with more docents extra days could be added to accommo

more students.

The Native Americans living in this area prior to the arrival of the Europeans in the 1700s wthe Suisunis, a sub-tribe of the Patwins. The Patwins belonged to the Wintun language group

lived on the west side of the Sacramento River from just north of Colusa to Suisun and San P

Bays. According to anthropologist Alfred Kroeber, the village Yulyul occupied a site at Rush Ra

Evidence of this Patwin-occupied site

be found by visiting the grinding

just off the Spring Branch Trail. A

the 1800s, the population of Patw

living in Solano County plummeted

to disease, forced resettlement, and

clashes with newcomers. Although tis some disagreement on the det

it is known that a battle took plac

1810 between Gabriel Moraga and

Spanish soldiers and about 125 Pat

warriors. All the Patwins were kille

the battle. A missionary visiting the

in 1823 found no remaining Patw

only destroyed villages.

Memorial Giftsand Bequests

We hope you will

consider Solano Land

Trust in your estate

planning. Memorial gifts

and bequests are placed

in our endowment fundso that these gifts can

permanently support

conservation in Solano

County. We welcome

inquiries at

(707) 432-0150 × 101.

Docent Grant Ornbaun demonstrates an arrow’s use

Photo: Don Taynton

Patwin Program at Rush RanchAleta George, e

On Tuesday mornings a busload of third-graders carting their lunches, sunscreen, hats, and enthus

pull into the driveway of Rush Ranch. The kids are usually chomping at the bit because instead of b

in a classroom, they get to be outside and learn about the Patwin people, the Native Californians w

once lived in Solano County. When the children arrive, the docents of the Rush Ranch Educati

Council are ready. Before taking the children to the recreated Patwin village near the marsh, the doc

give a short history lesson.

Contin



VolunteersNeeded• Trail building &

property maintenanc

helpers

• Senior volunteers

• Docents at Lynch

Canyon, Jepson Prai& Rush Ranch

• Hike leaders

• Equestrian trail ride

leaders

• Administrative supp

• Graphic designers

• Public outreach evenhelpers

• Outdoor educational

event helpers

If you are interested

in joining the team

of volunteers contact

Jim Ball:

(707) 432-0150 × 102

[email protected]

❖

Perhaps of greater concern is the threat posed by perennial pepperweed ( Lepidium latifolium). This

member of the mustard family comes from Eurasia and has a presence in almost every state in theountry. For SLT, it is in the same category as some of the worst invaders like yellow star and artichoke

histles. Pepperweed presents an additional challenge in wetlands because the most effective herbicide

sed to control it in the uplands is not permitted in the marsh. Yet, if left unattended the results could

e devastating to the natural community. Pepperweed is most abundant in the upper marsh plain,

which is also habitat for Suisun thistle, soft bird’s-beak, salt marsh harvest mouse, and others. To get

view of the extent of the pepperweed invasion, one needs only to look out over the marsh in late

pring and early summer. All of the white flowers are pepperweed.

Despite challenges, there is plenty of good news too. A survey of Suisun thistle in 2003 showed a

evel of abundance at Rush Ranch many times what was previously thought. UC Davis doctoral candidate

Brenda Grewell’s recent research shone light on critical factors and methods for restoration of softird’s-beak. Long-term fish monitoring at the junction at Spring Branch and Cutoff Slough by UC Davis

rofessor Peter Moyle and his students has shown exceptionally rich native fish diversity compared to

ther sites within the marsh. Increased interest from many of the federal and state agencies has spurred

LT staff to begin planning an experimental restoration project that will focus on pepperweed control

nd restoration of normal hydrology to upper Spring Branch. And finally, the recent designation of Rush

Ranch as a National Estuarine Research Reserve promises to bring in more first-rate science.

You can help SLT preserve the natural heritage of Rush Ranch by staying on the trails and observing

losed areas. Even a small amount of traffic into sensitive areas can cause damage. Volunteers are always

welcome during the Rush Ranch workdays the first Saturday of each month. Please call Ken Poerner

t (707) 580-6277 for details. Hope to see you there!

Patwin Programontinued from page 5

Art Larson began

he Patwin Program

ix years ago. Larson,

n active member and

ong- t ime d i rec tor

f the Rush Ranch

ducational Council,

ied unexpectedly five

years ago. If he were

till living, I think he

would be pleased with

he success of the

rogram, which serves 1,500 local children and 350 adults (teachers and parents) every year.

fyou are interested in becoming a docent, please contact Don Taynton at (707) 425-3706 or [email protected]. Formore information about the education and outreach efforts of the Rush Ranch Educational Council see their Website at

www.rushranch.org.

Patwin Programontinued from page 6

Suisuni Village

“The Way It Was: A Program for Historic Preservation,” Dept. of Environmental Affairs,City of Fairfield, CA March 1975.



PRESERVING FARMLANDS AND OPEN SPACE THROUGHOUT SOLANO COUNTY

Solano Land Trust

1001 Texas Street, Suite CFairfield, CA 94533

(707) 432-0150

Non–Pro

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US Posta

PaidFairfiel

CA 945

Permit # 0

Jepson Prairie Preserve

Self-guided Tour Take a self-guided tour in the “Docent Triangle” any day of

the week during daylight hours. Docent-led wildflower tourswill resume next spring.

Rush Ranch Open Space

Ranch Historical Tour September 25, 2004, 10 a.m. - Free

Join SLT land steward Ken Poerner and RREC docent

coordinator Don Taynton for a presentation on the cultural

and natural history of Rush Ranch.

Harvest Moon Photography WorkshopSeptember 28, 2004, 3 p.m. to late - $75

Join professional night photographer Tim Baskerville for

the harvest moon. Learn lighting techniques and tricks to

capturing a moonlit ranch and a night sky.

To register, call (415) 824-1653

Patwin Harvest ProgramOctober 23, 2004, 10 a.m. - Free

Join RREC docents for a short walk and presentation on the

Patwin Native Americans that once lived at Rush Ranch.

Learn about village life, plants for food and medicine, and

hunting practices.

Volunteer WorkdaysFirst Saturday of the month:

Oct. 2nd, Nov. 6th, Dec. 4th. 9 a.m. until finished - FreeGet some fresh air while helping with ranch and trail

maintenance. No experience or tools necessary. Lunch is

provided for participants.

Blacksmith Shop DemonstrationsThird Saturday of the month:

Sep. 18th, Oct. 16th, Nov. 20th. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Free

Watch or participate in the art of blacksmithing with local

blacksmiths.

Lynch Canyon Open Space

Volunteer Trail Care DaysSecond Saturday of the month:

Sep. 11th, Oct. 9th, Nov. 13th, Dec. 11th

9 a.m. until finished - Free

Assist land steward Ken Poerner with trail care and

habitat restoration efforts. Snacks are provided. For mo

information call Ken at (707) 580-6277.

Mountain Bike RidesTuesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. - Free

Ride the steep ranch roads with the Rockville RATS. Hav

thorn-proof tubes. Rides are subject to cancellation an

time change. E-mail [email protected] to confirm.

Scenic HikesFourth Saturday of the month:

Sep. 25th, Oct. 23rd, Nov. 27th. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Free

Join Dave Warner for one of his popular Lynch Canyon h

For more information contact Dave Warner at

(707) 425-0846.

King and Swett Ranches

Scenic HikesSep. 11th, Oct. 9th, Nov. 20th, Dec. 4th. 9 a.m. – Fr

Explore these recently optioned (but not yet open to th

public) lands with Kathy Blume. Meet at the Park-and-R

lot at the Hiddenbrooke Parkway/American Canyon Roa

exit at I-80. Co-sponsored with the Bay Area Ridge Trai

Council. Call Kathy for info and to RSVP at (707) 864-2

BOARD MEMBERS

Sean Quinn,

President

Frank Morris,

Vice President

Jane Hicks,

Secretary

Marilyn Farley,

Treasurer

Ian Anderson

Frank Andrews, Jr.Bob Berman

Jeff Dittmer

John Isaacson

Russell Lester

Al Medvitz

STAFF

Jim Ball,

Executive Director

Julian Meisler,

Conservation Planner

Ken Poerner,

Land Steward

Terry Chappell,

Field StewardWendy Low,

Land TransactionSpecialist

Aleta George,

Editor, SLT Vistas

NEW ADDRESS!

Mark your calendars for the

2004 Coastal Cleanup Dayon September 18th at 9 a.m.

Meet at Hill Slough Bridge. For more informatio

call Ken Poerner at (707) 580-6277.

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