Flyway Festival

Bus and BART
Vallejo Express BARTLink provides Saturday bus service every 30 minutes between the El Cerrito Del Norte BART station and Vallejo from 6:32am to 8:05pm. At the York and Marin terminal, transfer (free) to the #5 Redwood bus to the Mare Island main gate. The buses are equipped with bike racks. Adult fare is $3.50 each way. Casual carpools can transport folks from the Mare Island entrance to the Festival site. Return Express BARTLink service from Vallejo’s York and Marin terminal to the El Cerrito Del Norte station leaves every 30 minutes 6:00am to 7:30pm, then hourly at 8:30pm, 9:30pm, and 10:30pm. For additional bus information, call 800-640-2877 M-F, 8am-5:30pm, or visit the web site at www.vallejotransit.com.

Ferry
The first direct departure from the San Francisco Ferry Building to Vallejo on weekends is an Express Vallejo Transit bus. It departs from the San Francisco Ferry Building to Vallejo at 9:00am, arriving at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal at approximately 9:55am. The first Vallejo Ferry departs the San Francisco Ferry Building to Vallejo at 10am, arriving in Vallejo at 11:25am. Return to San Francisco by ferry or regular BARTLink service to the El Cerrito Del Norte BART station using the convenient Baylink Daypass good on the Vallejo ferry, local Vallejo buses, and the BARTLink 80 service to the El Cerrito Del Norte BART station. Afternoon departures to San Francisco from Vallejo by ferry are 4:30pm and 6:40pm. Two additional departures to the San Francisco Ferry Building from the Vallejo Ferry terminal by express bus service are at 7:40pm and 9:35pm. The ferry is equipped with bike racks. Round-trip fares for one-way tickets purchased onboard the boat and upgraded at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal are $15 for adults, $9.50 seniors (65+), juniors (6-12), and disabled. Children ages 5 and under ride free. Call 707-557-9816 or 707-649-9464 to pre-arrange for transportation assistance in reaching the Festival site from the ferry or for a return ride to the ferry terminal. For additional ferry information, call 877-64FERRY or visit the web site at www.baylinkferry.com.

Taxi Service
Ferry or bus passengers wishing taxi service for the 2-mile distance from the Vallejo Ferry building to the Festival may request that the ferry captain or bus driver call ahead for taxi service, or call 707-643-3333 or 707-642-4421 by cell phone or upon arrival at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal.

Auto access to Building 897 on Mare Island
From I-80 east or westbound, exit on Tennessee St., continue west to the entrance to Mare Island. Proceed straight ahead to Azuar Dr. Turn right, follow the railroad tracks approximately one block, turn right to Building 897.

From Napa and Sonoma
Travel south on Highway 29 to Tennessee St., turn right and follow directions above.

From Contra Costa County
Cross the Benicia-Martinez Bridge on I-680. Take I-780 west toward Benicia and Vallejo. Continue on I-780 for approximately 7 miles. Exit at I-80 east. Continue on I-80 toward Sacramento. Exit on Tennessee St. and follow directions above.

From Marin and Sonoma
Travel east on Highway 37 to the Mare Island exit just before the Napa River Bridge. Turn right at the north gate to Mare Island and proceed straight ahead following directional signs to Building 897.

Flyway Festival Regional Outings at a Glance*

Friday, January 21
7am–8:45am Sunrise Boat Tour Napa’s New Marsh–Kennedy Park. Age 12 & up. $35 per person. Reserve: www.napariveradventures.com or call 707-224-9080.
9am–11:45am Morning Boat Tour Napa’s New Marsh–Kennedy Park. Age 12 & up. $35 per person. Reserve:www.napariveradventures.com or call 707-224-9080.
9:30am–12 noon Shollenberger Park Wetlands Tour, Petaluma.
10am–12 noon Collect Native Plants for restoration project with Save the Bay. To RSVP, e-mail dshea@savesfbay.org or call Denise, 510-452-9261x109.
1pm–4:30pm Skaggs Island’s Hawks. Call 707-649-WING (9464) to preregister.
1:45m–5pm Mare Island Birding Hot Spots Tour. Meet at Bldg. 897.
2pm–3pm Suisun Wildlife Center Tour. Call 707-429-4295.
3pm–4:45pm Sunset Boat Tour Napa’s New Marsh–Kennedy Park. Age 12 & up. $35 per person. Reserve:www.napariveradventures.com or call 707-224-9080.

Saturday, January 22
5:30am–6:45am A-Railing we will go! Meet at Benicia State Recreation Area south parking lot–Military West exit off I-780.
7am–8:45am Sunrise Boat Tour Napa’s New Marsh–Kennedy Park. Age 12 & up. $35 per person. Reserve:www.napariveradventures.com or call 707-224-9080.
8am–12 noon White Slough/Napa Marshes Wildlife Area Birding Tour. Call 707-643-1287 after January 10th to reserve.
8am–12 noon Skaggs Island’s Hawks.
8:30am–12 noon Rush Creek Marsh, Cemetery Marsh and Bahia. Meet at Rush Creek Trailhead near Novato.
9am–11:45am Morning Boat Tour Napa’s New Marsh–Kennedy Park. Age 12 & up. $35 per person. Reserve:www.napariveradventures.com or call 707-224-9080.
9am–12 noon Tubbs Island/Tolay Creek hike with Marin Audubon. Call Bruce Bajema, 415 456-6271 to preregister.
9am–12:30pm Discover Bull Island-Napa River by Canoe with Save The Bay. Call Jessica, 510-452-9261 to register. $25 per person, Age 10 & up.
9am–1pm Wetland Planting with Save the Bay. To RSVP, e-mail dshea@savesfbay.org or call Denise, 510-452-9261x109.
9:30am–12 noon Shollenberger Park Wetlands Tour, Petaluma.
9:30am–3:30pm Wildlife Viewing Caltrans’ Guadalcanal Village Wetland Restoration. Shuttle from outing tent, Bldg 897 Mare Island or park-Mare Island exit Hwy 37.
10am–12 noon Flyway by the Highway Conservation and Restoration. Meet at the outing tent, Building 897, Mare Island at 9:45am to carpool.
1pm–2pm Sonoma Baylands Tidal Wetlands Walk. Highway 37 to Port Sonoma Marina, then follow directional signs.
1pm–3pm Don Edwards SF Bay National Refuge Salt Pond Tour. Meet at Bayfront Park, Menlo Park. Call 510-792-0222 ext. 43 for reservations and directions.
1pm–4:30pm Skaggs Island’s Hawks.
2pm–4pm Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden Tour. Call 707-745-3906 to preregister for 20 min. tours.
3pm–4:45pm Sunset Boat Tour Napa’s New Marsh–Kennedy Park. Age 12 & up. $35 per person. Reserve:www.napariveradventures.com or call 707-224-9080.

Sunday, January 23
7am–8:45am Sunrise Boat Tour of Hudeman Slough & Skaggs Island. Age 12 & up. $45 per person. Reserve:www.napariveradventures.com or call 707-224-9080.
8am–12 noon Skaggs Island’s Hawks.
9am–11am or 1pm-3pm Cullinan Ranch, San Pablo Bay NWR, on right 1.5 miles west of Napa River Bridge, Hwy 37 westbound.
9am–11:45am Morning Boat Tour of Hudeman Slough & Skaggs Island. Age 12 & up. $45 per person. Reserve: www.napariveradventures.com or call 707-224-9080.
9:30am–12 noon Shollenberger Park Wetlands Tour, Petaluma.
10am–12:30pm Tour Tolay Valley–A Natural and Cultural Treasure. Hayride & Native American Indian and farming artifact museum at Cardoza Ranch. Turn east onto Cannon Ln. at 5869 Lakeville Hwy 100 yards south of Papa’s Taverna.
11am–12 noon It’s Not My Fault! Explore geological features of Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Visitor Center, Fremont. Geared toward adults.
11am–3pm Wildlife Viewing at Caltrans’ Guadalcanal Village Wetland Restoration. Shuttle from Outing Tent, Bldg 897 Mare Island or park-Mare Island exit Hwy 37.
2pm–4:30pm Beginning Birdwatching for Kids! Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center, Alviso. Dress warmly, bring binoculars –or borrow ours and wear study shoes. Ages 5 & up. Call 408-262-5513 x102 to reserve.
*Subject to change.