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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