What we’re about
Solano Land Trust offers fun activities for you, your friends, and your family. These include guided hikes (many are free!) and volunteer opportunities every month, as well as special events like our annual Rush Ranch Open House, Lynch Canyon Kite Festival, and Lynch Canyon Trail Run & Community Hike. We also offer other activities like HOGA (hiking + yoga), jogging/running, horse-drawn wagon rides, blacksmithing, and science discovery labs. All of these activities happen in beautiful places that Solano Land Trust has protected forever. Our mission is to protect land to ensure a healthy environment, keep ranching and farming families on their properties, and inspire a love of the land. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit public-benefit organization. We meet national standards for excellence, uphold the public trust and ensure that conservation efforts are permanent, as recognized by our national accreditation. Come join us on our lands and learn more at www.solanolandtrust.org!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Get the Rush! at Rush RanchRush Ranch on Grizzly Island, Suisun City, CA
Rush Ranch Open Space
3521 Grizzly Island Road
Suisun City, CA 94585
Registration for the marsh walk is recommended.
Get the Rush! at Rush Ranch:
Get the Rush! is a series of fun activities for the whole family, offered on the third Saturday of every month at Rush Ranch. From 10 -12pm guests can visit the Blacksmith shop, Rush Ranch Outfitter’s shop and various exhibit tables.
Special Feature: We invite everyone to come visit the Outfitter Shop for their holiday shopping!!!! Plus smores and hot chocolate!
* Wagon rides will start up again in April of 2025!
The marsh walk begins at 10:30am. This event is FREE! - Bird of Prey Hike at Lynch CanyonLynch Canyon Open Space, Fairfield, CA
Bird of Prey season is back!
Join Larry Broderick for the 2024 – 2025 season at Lynch Canyon and Rush Ranch!
REGISTER HERE: Nov 17th 10am – 2 pm Lynch Canyon
Each year from fall through late winter, raptor expert Larry Broderick of West County Hawkwatch leads weekend hikes and workshops so people can learn about the birds of prey that call the Solano Land Trust properties their home.
During this viewing season, bring your binoculars and join a group to see the magnificent bids that rely on our protected agricultural open spaces for habitat. Birders of all levels of experience are welcome.
Dedicated to Ken Poerner
By request, Larry Broderick would like to dedicate this year’s Bird of Prey season in honor of our dear friend Ken Poerner, whose tireless dedication to conservation touched every aspect of Solano Land Trust’s work. Ken passed in June of 2021 after a ten-year battle with cancer. It was Ken who first introduced the Solano Land Trust to Larry, and Larry’s expertise and passion have been an invaluable asset to the land trust and the community we serve for many years.***
Upcoming Hike Dates:
Registration for hikes are required. Please click the links of the dates below to register.
The hike fee is $10 per person.
Parking at Lynch Canyon is $5.00.
Oct 5th 10am – 2pm Lynch Canyon
Oct 26th 10am – 2 pm Lynch Canyon
Nov 17th 10am – 2 pm Lynch Canyon***
For a complete schedule of West County Hawkwatch events, visit the group’s website at: westcountyhawkwatch.com or its Facebook page. Or you can email Larry directly at [email protected]
*Photo credit: Pamela Hawken (Pamelarosehawkenphotography.com)
For more information: contact [email protected] or call 707-420-1041
Lynch Canyon is an open space park owned by Solano Land Trust and operated through partnership by Solano County Parks.
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- Nature Hike @ Lynch Canyon Open SpaceLynch Canyon Open Space, Fairfield, CA
Nature Hike at Lynch Canyon
3100 Lynch Road
Fairfield, CA 94534
9:30am – 1:30pm
Registration Required.
This hike will take visitors westward along Middle Valley Trail leading to Prairie Ridge. Expect about a 5 mile hike at a moderate, but even pace over uneven ground. Muddy spots will have cattle prints. There are steep climbs over several hills with the longest at Prairie Ridge. It’s worth it to see the view of the northern San Francisco Bay.
Meet in the parking lot: Parking is $5. Please be prepared to pay by cash or check. Envelopes are in the iron ranger near the main gate.
*Please note, cancellation of the hike may occur due to County Fire Danger Warnings and closures of open spaces and parks. Once registered, you will receive any updates should this ever happen.
Hike level: Moderate to Moderately Strenuous
Lynch Canyon is an open space park owned by Solano Land Trust and operated through partnership by Solano County Parks.
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*Please note, cancellation of the hike may occur due to County Fire Danger Warnings and closures of open spaces and parks. Once registered, you will receive any updates should this ever happen.
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- Volunteer Service Day at Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park2061 Rockville Rd, Fairfield, CA
Service Day at Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park
2061 Rockville Road
Fairfield, CA 94534
Registration Required.
Every fourth Saturday of the month the Trail Crew, in partnership with Solano County Parks, work on projects at Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park! Projects include improving trails, fixing fences, weeding and more. No experience necessary. Participants learn while volunteering.
Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park is an open space park
owned by Solano Land Trust and operated through partnership by Solano County Parks.
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