IN THE NEWS
Michael Muir has not let a diagnoses of multiple sclerosis stop him from enjoying the outdoors, even if it is from his wheelchair. Continue to read more...
Community Connections: Sometimes challenges present golden opportunities. That is what happened when Solano Land Trust brainstormed ways to help two communities affected by the fallout of the pandemic: local farmers and ranchers and Solano County families experiencing food insecurity. Read more...
People throughout the Bay Area and Sacramento region who trek to Brazelton Ranch for summer peaches are likely to buy them from Jean Brazelton, the matriarch of the farm. Brazelton Ranch is a fourth-generation, family-owned ranch located north of Vacaville, CA. Continue reading...
CONSERVATION SPOTLIGHT
We are pleased to announce the completion of our Lower Spring Branch Creek Project located at Rush Ranch Open Space. This allows for the mitigation of the marsh’s edge as sea level rises. Restoring the tidal marsh’s natural flow to upland habitat. Thank you to our funders for helping us make this happen.
With the recent revision of the Order of the Solano County Health Officer amending the April 24, 2020, Shelter at Home Order No. 2020-5 to include outdoor recreation as an essential activity, Solano Land Trust loosens restrictions for access to natural parks and open spaces effective immediately.
Some areas and activities will continue to be limited to reduce potential spread of COVID-19 including picnic areas and the Rush Ranch Nature Center, which will remain closed until further notice. Bathroom facilities at all sites except for Jepson Prairie Preserve, will be open. Some docent and volunteer led activities will resume with limitations on the number of attendees and social distancing practices in place. Please visit our property web pages for most up-to-date information.
Solano Land Trust encourages Solano County residents to get outside and enjoy the health benefits of nature in Solano County’s parks and open spaces and to also look for #nearbynature on neighborhood walks.
Please help us contain COVID-19 and protect ourselves and the public by following these recommendations from the CDC.
• Avoid entering the facility if you are feeling sick, or have a cough or fever
• Maintain a minimum six-foot distance from anyone who is not a household member
• Sneeze and cough into a cloth or tissue or, if not available, into one's elbow
• Not shake hands or engage in any unnecessary physical contact
• Wearing a face covering is strongly recommended
• All picnic areas are closed for public use
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