Nature Walk at Lake Solano

Guided tours of Lake Solano Park are offered throughout the summer and fall from 10am to noon on the second Saturdays and fourth Sundays of each month.

 Lake Solano volunteers Gary Hansen and Cathi Christo will lead this tour. They’ll share insights about the history and culture of the Patwin Native Americans who lived in the area, including the importance of native plants to their way of life. Participants will reflect on how the water and forest were important to early Native American ways of life, and how our modern towns and cities depend on these same resources.

These tours are an opportunity to have fun, learn, and exercise. Participants should carry water and snacks with them. They should be prepared for variable trail conditions and weather by bringing layered clothes, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and protection from sun, and the chance of wind, fog, or rain. A camera and binoculars are also recommended.  After the tour guests can continue to enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife at Lake Solano Park by picnicking for the day, or renting a campsite for the weekend on a first-come, first-served basis. 

The tour will begin in the courtyard next to the Lake Solano Park Nature Center.  The tour is free, but parking is $5 per vehicle, payable across the road on the other side of the park.  No RSVP is necessary. 

For more information on Solano County Parks and the fun, educational opportunities they offer, go to www.solanocounty.com/parks.

Who:  Lake Solano volunteers Gary Hansen and Cathi Christo

What:  Nature Walk at Lake Solano

Where: Meet in the courtyard beside the Nature Center at Lake Solano Park, 8685 Pleasants Valley Road Winters, CA

When:  Sunday, June 26, 10am to noon

Why:  Learn about Lake Solano’s plants and animals, the water that sustains them, the history of local Native Americans, and the importance of Lake Solano’s water to our communities today

Cost: The tour is free, but parking is $5

No reservations necessary