Peña Adobe Celebrates Willis Linn Jepson Day Saturday, Nov 4, 2017
November 4, 2017 |
The Peña Adobe Open House will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 11am to 2pm at the historic Peña Adobe Park in Vacaville, located just off Interstate 80 at the Peña Adobe Exit.
Visitors to the park will tour the national and state recognized historic Peña Adobe built in 1842, the Mowers-Goheen Museum, the Willis Linn Jepson Memorial Garden and the Indian Council Ground. Docents will be on hand to answer questions and provide insight into Vacaville’s past.
This month's guest will be Greg Schwei portraying California’s most distinguished botanist, Willis Linn Jepson. Jepson was born near Vacaville in 1867. His mother’s home at 125 Main Street in Vacaville dates back to 1914. Jepson became the first PhD from Vacaville in 1899 when he received a doctoral degree in botany from the University of California. He served on the faculty at Berkeley for over 40 years.
While at the University of California, Jepson was made assistant professor in 1899, associate professor in 1911, professor in 1918, and professor emeritus in 1937. The author of several books and president of the California Botanical Society, from 1913-1915 and again from 1918-1929; and charter member of the Sierra Club in 1892; will meet you at the entrance to the Peña Adobe for nature walks beginning at 12:15 and 1:15.
Joining Schwei will be members of the Willis Linn Jepson Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. The Plant Society serves Solano County. Their mission is to conserve California native plants and their natural habitats, and increase understanding, appreciation, and horticultural use of native plants. Rebecca Mannion, Past President of the Willis Linn Jepson Chapter will chat with visitors about seed collection, storage and propagation techniques for California Native Plants.
Also on hand will be volunteers from the Jepson Prairie Preserve. Located south of Dixon, Jepson Prairie is the premier, and one of the few remaining, vernal pool habitats and native bunchgrass prairies in California.
Docents will talk about the self-guided trail area of this National Natural Landmark, the colorful flower displays, animals of the preserve and their popular weekend public tours of the Jepson Prairie Preserve conducted during the spring. Meet their dedicated volunteers and learn about the miniature but fascinating life in and around vernal pools.
A camera and binoculars are recommended as wildlife is often spotted in the park. Bring a picnic lunch! There is no charge for parking or admission into the historical park. For questions in advance, call (707) 447-0518 or visit our website www.penaadobe.org.
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Website:
penaadobe.org/ |
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| Location Information |
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Pena Adobe Historical Park |
Pena Adobe Road, Off Interstate 80
To the left of the Lagoon Valley Park entrance
Vacaville, CA 95687 |
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| Contact Information |
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Pena Adobe Historical Society |
| Email:
penaadobe@gmail.com |
| Phone:
707-447-0518 or 707-470-9975 |
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