Community Events Calendar

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Events Calendar

Welcome to the Healthy People Healthy Trails Calendar of Events. Please check back with us each month to learn more about events in our community that promote an active lifestyle. Read each description carefully and visit the sponsors' website for more information. Most events are free, but some have a fee or request a donation. The level of difficulty for each event varies. Check with the event leader if the level of difficulty is not clearly stated or if you have questions about the event.

Botanic Garden – Elings Park Transformation Volunteer Project

1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s restoration project at Elings Park concentrates California-native plants on a one-acre site and compares the abundance, diversity, and composition of plant and animal life before and after the transformation.

Sierra Club Hike – Weekly on Friday Mornings

SB Mission, Laguna & Los Olivos St, Santa Barbara, CA SB Mission, Laguna & Los Olivos St, Santa Barbara, CA, CA, United States

Meet at the Santa Barbara Mission, Laguna & Los Olivos St. Weekly on Friday Mornings.

Free

Trail Volunteer Day | Cold Spring Trail

2243 Sycamore Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, United States

Join us for another large-scale trail volunteer event. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to learn about trail restoration while working on two of the community's most-loved trails. Tools, instruction, and lunch will be provided!

Hike with a Ranger – La Purisima Mission HSP

La Purísima Mission State Historic Park, 2295 Purisima Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436 La Purísima Mission State Historic Park, 2295 Purisima Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436, United States

We hope you can join us this Saturday for a ranger-led nature hike!

Los Flores Ranch – Spring Time Wildflower Walk

6245 Dominion Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454 6245 Dominion Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States

Los Flores Ranch Park is a 1778-acre open-space area in Santa Maria Valley that offers an array of outdoor activities to all visitors.

Free

Coastal Bluffs Hike at Dangermond Preserve!

Dangermond Preserve 8101 Jalama Road, Lompoc, CA, United States

Join the Land Trust for an exciting morning hike in one of coastal California's crown jewels! Land Trust Treks are a series of free, guided public hikes and outdoor experiences to explore Santa Barbara County with your local Land Trust.

Free

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Nature Walks

1 Lakeview Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105 1 Lakeview Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States

Every Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join a trained interpretive guide to explore the various plant communities, learn about the wild inhabitants and enjoy the outdoors!

Arroyo Hondo Preserve – Nature Hike

15550 El Camino Real, Goleta, CA 93117 15550 El Camino Real, Goleta, CA 93117, United States

The Preserve is in a magnificent canyon located on the Gaviota Coast. Free nature hikes with knowledgeable docents are held on the month's first and third full weekend, weather permitting—reservations are FREE and required.

Free

City of Carpinteria – AgeWell Walking Club

Carpinteria Community Library 5141 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA, United States

Start your day on the right foot with our morning walk club. Enjoy our beautiful community and make new friends. All levels of walkers welcome.

Free

Bodger Trail – Lookout Point Hike

Bodger Trail S Z St., Lompoc, CA, United States

Join us on a free 1.5 mile hike on Bodger Trail and taking in the view from Lookout Point.

Free

Botanic Garden – Senior Day

1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States

A Destination for Seniors (60+): With sweeping views to the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Santa Barbara Channel Islands and stunning landscapes, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a great place to explore California’s native plant diversity.

Free

The person or organization running the activity appearing above is the source of the information. You should use your own judgment in deciding whether an activity is suitable for you. Nothing on this website should be considered advice and all content is provided for information purposes only. All inquiries about the activities advertised or promoted on this website should directed to the activity organizer, whose contact details appear in the activity details.

Healthy People Healthy Trails does not warrant that the person and/or organization running the activity has (1) obtained all relevant permits to do so; and (2) appropriate insurance cover, be it public liability or otherwise, in respect of the activity. Healthy People Healthy Trails accepts no liability for any injuries, death or damage to property occurring as a result of or related to any activities listed on this website.

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