Rockville Trails fundraising deadline extended

Fairfield, CA, April 2, 2012—Solano Land Trust announced today it has been granted an extension in its campaign to complete its purchase of Rockville Trails, 1500 acres of sensitive habitat that forms the southwest gateway to the Western Hills of the Blue Ridge Berryessa Natural Area. The Land Trust secured an option to buy the property for a total of $13.5 million as a result of a legal settlement in June 2011. To date, $8.5 million of the purchase price has been secured through public and private grants and individual donations, and the Land Trust anticipates receiving an additional $2 million in July. [read more]

Syar Industries Contributes
to Rockville Trails campaign

"We believe that part of what makes the Bay Area a great place to live is easy access to natural park areas,” said Jim Syar, President of Syar Industries, Inc. Susan Syar, President of the Syar Foundation, which recently pledged $75,000 to the fundraising effort said, “We hope that other local businesses and philanthropies will join us in supporting this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." [read more]

1,500 acres purchase: $13,500,000

Endowment: $2,000,000

Total to Raise: $15,500,000

Raised to Date: $9,825,727 (4/12/12)

STILL NEEDED: $5,674,273

Deadline: Summer 2012

How to Help: Donate Online Here

Or mail donations by check to: Solano Land Trust, attn: Save Rockville Trails, 1001 Texas St., Suite C, Fairfield, CA 94533

Photo: Western Bluebird at Rockville Trails, December 2011, courtesy of Ron Ketter.

a trinity of agencies join parish to protect 595 acres of farmland near putah creek in winters

Fairfield, CA—Solano Land Trust and St. Anthony Parish closed escrow last week on three adjacent conservation easements that will protect 595 acres of the St. Anthony Parish Farmland Preserve near Putah Creek in Winters. The California Department of Conservation's Farmland Conservancy Program and USDA's Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program provided grants for the agreement. The parish, which retains full ownership of the land, plans to use the equity to build a new church in Winters.

"It's a great win-win result," says St. Anthony parishioner John Hasbrook. "The easements help fulfill our stewardship responsibilities by protecting a high-quality resource in perpetuity, while the proceeds from the sale of the easements will help the parish build a new church and meditation garden for our congregation and the greater Winters community." [read more]

Save the Date

Seeing Solano II: Solano Land Trust Through The Eyes Of Artists. April 1 - May 6, 2012. Benicia Public Library.
Seeing Solano II, Earth Day Awareness Program featuring Green Fire. April 21, 2012, Benicia Public Library. No RSVP necessary.
22nd Annual Rush Ranch Open House. April 28, 2012.
4th Annual Lynch Canyon Kite Festival. Click HERE for more info. May 5, 2012.
5th Annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run. June 2, 2012. Events include a half marathon, 10k, 5k, and 2.5 mi community hike. Register HERE.
A Toast to Ag & Open Space at Winterhawk Winery, June 24, 2012, 1:30-5:30pm.
Aim for Ag & Open Space. August 11, 2012. Check out last year's event.
Member & Volunteer Appreciation BBQ. September 16, 2012, 4–6pm at Rush Ranch.
Heritage Feast - Dinner & Art Auction 2012. Oct. 13, 2012, at Rush Ranch. More information coming soon!

SLT In the news

The Rockville Trails purchase was featured on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle - see it here.

Listen to the piece that appeared on Capital Public Radio.

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for your tireless work and dedication! 330 acres of Rockville Trails is now permanently protected.

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Rockville Trails fundraising deadline extended

Syar Industries Contributes
to Rockville Trails campaign

a trinity of agencies join parish to protect 595 acres of farmland near putah creek in winters

Save the Date

SLT In the news

Thank you to

for your tireless work and dedication! 330 acres of Rockville Trails is now permanently protected.

Need a Green Gift Idea?

Give the Gift of Membership!

Rockville Trails fundraising deadline extended

Syar Industries Contributes to Rockville Trails campaign

a trinity of agencies join parish to protect 595 acres of farmland near putah creek in winters

Save the Date

SLT In the news

Syar Industries Contributes
to Rockville Trails campaign