Wondering where your family can go and explore? This week's Patch top picks for families include outdoor and indoor activities. Here they are:
• Lynch Canyon Hike, Sunday, March 6, Solano County Park, CA
'Eagles, Hawks, and Other Birds of Prey.’ This is the last call for this educational hiking tour in Lynch Canyon Open Space, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No fee but a donation is suggested. (Heavy or constant rain cancels the hike.) Call Larry Broderick at (707) 975-7047 if weather is uncertain and RSVP to Natalie at (707) 432-0150, extension 200. Lynch Canyon is located at the Intersection of Lynch and McGary Roads in Vallejo but go to www.SolanoLandTrust.org for further directions.
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• Story time through the Seasons: Expedition to Africa – Sunday, March 6, UC Davis Aboretum’s Acacia Grove, 2-4 p.m. Outdoor reading program for children and families. Free. All ages are welcome. Meet at the Arboretum Headquarters on LaRue Road. In case of rain, the program will move t room 146 Environmental Horticulture on Old Davis Road. Free. Parking in Visitor Lot 5 at Old Davis Road and A Street. Sponsored by the Arboretum Ambassadors with a grant from Target. For more information, call (530) 752-4880 or visit arboretum.ucdavis.edu.
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• Hansel and Gretel – Sutter Street Theater. The classic story with all the excitement of the Grimm’s adventure tale is in this play for young people written by award winning playwright Kathryn Schultz Miler and directed by Steve Read. The show features audience participation and also some puppets. Great for all ages. Saturdays and Sundays 1 p.m. at 717 Sutter Street in historic Folsom. Purchase tickets by calling (916) 353-1001.
• California State Capital Museum – California’s Role in the Spanish American War Exhibit; also History of the California State Parks: A most Glorious Heritage. Museum is at 10th and L Streets at the State Capitol, Room B-27, Sacramento, (916) 324-0333. Open Weekdays, 9 a.m. –to 5 p.m. Free admission. Tours available hourly and will do groups by reservation.
• Ash Wednesday Worship Services
Take your family to church and help nurture your child’s spiritual development. This annual service marks the beginning of the season of Lent, which is a time of preparation for the celebration of Easter. There will be numerous Ash Wednesday Worship Services offered at different local churches at 7p.m.