c:\users\tierramor\documents\miriams files\slt\2009 05 03 solano land trust serves the community

Protecting natural areas and conserving working farms and

ranches in Solano County since 1986

Outline

• Introduction to Solano Land Trust• Solano Land Trust Properties• This Land is Our Land• Working with Farmers and Ranchers –

Conservation Agreements• How You can Help

Introduction to Solano Land Trust

Solano Land Trust Mission

To preserve agricultural lands, open space and resources through the acquisition of land and conservation easements, education and land management.

Our Community - So Many Partnerships!

• Over 200 Volunteers• Board of Directors• Staff• Business Partners• Members• Donors• Farmers/Grazers

• Local Schools, Teachers and Kids

• Outdoor Clubs• Scientists• Visitors to our Properties• Partnering Organizations

& Agencies

Successes

• Since we were founded 1986, Solano Land Trust has permanently protected 19,403 acres of land for the current and future residents of Solano County.

Solano Land Trust Serves our Community by

• Protecting our quality of life• Helping to keep our air and water clean• Providing special places to explore,

recharge and get some exercise• Educating school children• Partnering with local farmers and ranchers

Solano Land Trust Properties

We own almost 10,000 acres

of land that is open to the public

Solano Land Trust Properties

Lynch Canyon, Rush Ranch and Jepson Prairie are open to the public most days. King-Swett Ranches are accessible through docent-led tours.

Lynch Canyon

Solano County’s largest public park

King-Swett Ranches

Rush Ranch

Jepson Prairie

This Land is Our Land

Solano Land Trust Properties are a Community Resource

What You’ll Find on Our Land

• Schoolchildren and Eagle Scouts• Hiking, biking, walking and equestrian trails• Picnicking spots• Community events and activities• Wildlife and plants• Artists, photographers and classes• Our Nature Center

Watershed Explorers

King-Swett Ranch Rush Ranch

Patwin Native American Indian Program

Mountain Bikers Equestrians

Lynch Canyon Lynch Canyon

Eagle Scout Projects

Will Kane’s Bird House Project

Hikers

King -Swett

Lynch Canyon Trail Run & Community HikeLynch Canyon

Birders

Lynch Canyon Reservoir

Artists

Rush Ranch

Suisun Aster

Rare Flowers

Lynch Canyon

Picnic Areas

Annual Rush Ranch Open House

Rush Ranch Rush Ranch

Historic Blacksmith Shop

Access Adventure

Challenging the limits of disability.

Working with Farmers and Ranchers

Conservation Agreements

Conservation Agreements

• Voluntary partnerships• Help keep agriculture financially viable• Safeguard Solano County’s agricultural

heritage• Helps ensure that our community has

access to safe and local food

Magnus Bennedsen

Donated a 52-acre agricultural easement to Solano Land Trust in 1998

Suisun Valley Farmland Dixon Ridge Orchards

How You Can Help

We are successful because of our community of support

Join us!

• Come out and visit our properties!• Volunteer (as a docent, media assistant, etc.)• Join our growing membership• Become a business partner• Include us in your estate planning

Be Part of the Legacy

“A gift to Solano Land Trust is an investment in your community and a legacy for your kids and future generations.”

– Scott Sheldon, Terra Realty Advisors, Inc. (2009)

Support the Land

Support the Land Trust

www.solanolandtrust.org