Field Trip: Walk at Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company

Date: Sunday September 25, 2016

Time: 7:00 AM

Join Jane Hicks for a walk in the Il Fiorello olive groves at 2625 Mankas Corner Road in Fairfield, CA. (NSAS Event)

Details:

Leader: Jane Hicks

Description: Join us for a sunrise bird walk with light refreshments at Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company’s olive grove on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 7 a.m. Il Fiorello is located in Suisun Valley west of Fairfield. There is a $7 charge for the walk which includes Il Fiorello’s famous Cinderella Pumpkin Citrus Muffins, coffee service, and infused water served in the shady portico after the walk. We will walk the perimeter of the property, through the groves, and along the irrigation canal for approximately two hours. Over fifty species of birds have been seen on the property, including golden eagles and many other species of raptors, water birds, passerines, and owls.

Space is limited to 15 participants and reservations are required. Contact Jane Hicks at hixholtz@earthlink.net or 707-553-8901 by Saturday, September 17, 2016 to reserve your space.

Bring: Sturdy walking shoes, sun protection, water, binoculars, fee for the event.

Please note: This is a working farm and commercial food facility. The terrain is uneven and may have animal holes. Due to commercial food licensing requirements, no outside food may be brought into the property due to food safety concerns. .

Directions:

From I-80 East (Bay Area), take the Suisun Parkway exit. Turn left onto Chadbourne Rd. Turn right onto Abernathy Rd. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Abernathy Rd. Continue straight onto Mankas Corner Rd through the stop sign. After a sweeping left turn, Il Fiorello will be on the right.

From I-80 West (Sacramento), take the Waterman Blvd. exit. Turn right at first light. Waterman Blvd. turns into Mankas Corner Road, take this until you reach a three way stop. Follow Mankas Corner Road right. After a sweeping left turn, Il Fiorello will be on the right.

submitted on August 05, 2016, at 04:40 PM PST

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