On May 25, the third grade classes from Cambridge School visited Rush Ranch in the Suisun Marsh.
We learned how the Patwin Indians lived on Grizzly Island many years ago. They used the tule grass to make their huts, ropes, duck decoys, canoes, and baskets. They colored their baskets using berry juice and charcoal. When the Patwins wanted to cook acorn meal, they would put the ground meal in a basket with water. The basket had to be water-tight. Then they would take round soapstones from the hot fire and place them in the basket. A paddle was used to stir the acorn meal and helped keep the basket from burning.

Rush Ranch has public access. You are welcome to hike and picnic at any time. There are trails, wildflowers, windmills, and bathrooms. There is no fee to visit Rush Ranch. On weekends, there may be docents to show you around. There is a museum you can visit.
Rush Ranch is a great place to see spring wildflowers and a variety of birds and waterfowl.

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