Friday Bird Walk – Tucker's Grove
2025-04-11 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tucker’s Grove, Tucker’s Grove, United States
Target Birds:

Cooper’s Hawk
Towhees
American Robin
Lesser Goldfinch
& Others

Directions and Meeting Location:

From Hwy 101
Take Exit 103, Turnpike Road off ramp.
Turn towards the mountains on Turnpike Road.
Cross Cathedral Oaks Rd and enter Tucker’s Grove Park.
We will park and meet near the playground/restroom area.

Reminders:

Bring water, snack
Wear comfortable shoes
Bring a hat
Binoculars a must, spotting scopes are useful

Contact Karl Weis at karljweis@gmail.com for further questions.

Spring Hike at Baron Ranch!
2025-04-11 09:00 - 13:00 | 14550 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117, 14550 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117, United States
[SOLD OUT]
Join us for a Land Trust Treks on April 11th, 2025, from 9 am to 1 pm on the amazing Baron Ranch! This 1083-acre ranch is home to a wide array of wildlife and plants and offers many miles of recreational trails on the beautiful Gaviota Coast.
Though the ranch offers many miles of trails, our total trip will cover 4 miles on terrain that is a mix of shaded and exposed. Parts of the terrain gain great elevation, so expect a climb! Parking is available at the entrance. No water is available, so please bring enough water. A porta-potty is available at the trailhead. Participants may be exposed to poison oak and ticks; please wear layers.

Sierra Club Hike - Weekly on Friday Mornings
2025-04-11 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-18 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-25 09:30 - 12:00 | SB Mission, Laguna & Los Olivos St, Santa Barbara, CA, SB Mission, Laguna & Los Olivos St, Santa Barbara, CA, CA, United States
We meet at the fountain in front of the mission at 9:30 AM in the morning for the morning hike. These hikes are on the front country trails behind Santa Barbara and Montecito. Dress appropriately with hiking boots, comfortable clothes and bring at least a liter of water in your backpack or fanny pack. Bring sunscreen and bug repellent when necessary.
The morning hike leaves at 9:30 AM SHARP and we get back between 11:30 AM and noon. There are no dogs allowed on the hikes for safety concerns. The hike is approximately 4 miles, 2 miles up and 2 miles back. These hikes are appropriate for beginners in good health. We will carpool to the hike from the mission. If you decide to ride with someone, please be kind enough to give the driver a dollar per person for their trouble and gas.
For more information, contact the leader Al Sladek at alsladek@gmail.com

Botanic Garden - Nature Walks at Elings Park
2025-04-12 09:00 - 10:30 | 1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Join the Garden for free walks through Elings Park and help us discover the biodiversity of the area. Learn about pollinators, birds, invasive plants, bugs, and more. You’ll also learn about our native plant restoration project at the Park.
The group will meet in the softball field’s parking lot.
José Flores & Matt Guilliams will be leading an activity on exploring the plants and bugs of Elings Park using iNaturalist

Coreopsis Hill Wildflower Hike
2025-04-12 09:00 - 11:30 | 3098 Oso Flaco Lake Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, 3098 Oso Flaco Lake Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, United States
Join us for a rare guided hike to Coreopsis Hill, a visually stunning and ecologically rich part of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, accessible only with special permission through private property. Thanks to the generosity of the Mill’s Family Farm, we’re excited to offer this unique experience.
The hike will be led by a local botanist, who will share knowledge about the native plant life currently in bloom—including Giant Coreopsis, Dune Wallflower, and Crisp Dune Mint—alongside Dunes Center docent Ray Segovia, who will offer stories and history about the region, its people, and the conservation efforts that helped protect it.
Coreopsis Hill was a favorite site of Kathleen Goddard Jones, known as The Defender of the Dunes. Her dedication helped preserve this landscape for public appreciation, and her legacy lives on in the monument she placed on the hill in honor of the Enos Family, early stewards of the land.
Please wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring plenty of water. This is a moderate hike with uneven terrain.

Botanic Garden - Elings Park Transformation Volunteer Project
2025-04-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-17 09:00 - 16:00 | 1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s transformation project at Elings Park has removed thirsty, invasive weeds and replaced them with California-native plants in a one-acre site on the Park’s south bluffs. With plants in the ground, we’re watching and gathering data related to the abundance, diversity, and composition of plant and animal life using this area to better highlight the vital role native plants have in supporting healthy, more resilient ecosystems.

And we need your help!

We’re looking for volunteers interested in clearing weeds, monitoring plant health, and more. You’ll get your hands dirty planting native seedlings and creating a healthy and nutrient-rich environment for surrounding organisms. In addition to volunteering, you can also come with us on our monthly Nature Walks.

Los Flores Ranch - Intro to Geocaching
2025-04-12 09:30 - 11:30 | 6271 Dominion Rd Santa Maria CA 93455, 6271 Dominion Rd Santa Maria CA 93455, United States
Join Jim and Terry for a hands-on lesson on Geocaching. Be sure to load the FREE app before coming to the ranch at geocaching.com. Meet at the Visitor’s Center. No registration required. Dress for the weather and bring water.

Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park Walk
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Sandyland and Ash Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013, Sandyland and Ash Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013, CA, United States
Carpinteria Salt Marsh Park—Saturdays, 10 AM—Sandyland and Ash Avenue, Carpinteria. Free docent-led tours every Saturday (rain cancels). Meet at the corner of Sandyland and Ash Avenue.
Contact 805.886.4382
Weekly on Saturdays.

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Nature Walks
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 11:30 | 1 Lakeview Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 1 Lakeview Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Reservations are required by calling (805) 688-4515.
First come, first served. Available for ages 3 and older. No pets, please. Free to campers or free with the $10 park entrance fee for day-use visitors. There are also miles of trails for self-guided hikes within the park. Trail maps are available at the Main Gate.
Private guided walks outside of these times are also available depending upon staff availability and have a $30 group fee.

Hike the Buena Vista Trail
2025-04-14 08:00 - 11:30 | 1550 Park Ln, Montecito, CA 93108, 1550 Park Ln, Montecito, CA 93108, United States
Meet at the trailhead at 8:00 am for a 4 mile hike. We will meet at the trailhead on Park Lane. Bring water, hiking shoes, and sun protection.

City of Carpinteria - AgeWell Walking Club
2025-04-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA, 93103, United States
Meet, Greet & Move Your Feet!

The group meets on Tuesdays, 9 am at the Carpinteria Community Library.

For more information about the AgeWell program visit: https://carpinteriaca.gov/agewell/
Become an AgeWell member for free by signing up here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/agewell/become-a-member/

Trail Volunteer Day | Cold Spring Trail
2025-04-19 08:15 - 14:00 | 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, United States
Tools, instruction, and a barbecue lunch will be provided!
RSVPs are required for this event! To RSVP, contact Steve Biddle, City of Santa Barbara Parks Supervisor at (805) 564-5439 or SBiddle@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
PARTNERS
This event is being held in partnership with Santa Barbara County, the US Forest Service, the Montecito Trails Foundation, the Los Padres Forest Association, and Sage Trail Alliance.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
8:15 a.m. Meet at Cold Spring Elementary School (2243 Sycamore Canyon Road) for safety orientation and instruction
9:00 a.m. Depart for trail worksites
1:00 p.m. Return to Cold Spring Elementary School for a picnic lunch to celebrate your hard work!
TRAILS
Cold Spring Trail, Ridge Trail, and West Fork.
SAFETY
To participate in trail work, volunteers must attend the safety orientation provided at the start of the day. Tasks will be assigned based on skill level.
WHAT TO WEAR
Wear sturdy closed-toed shoes, long sleeves, and long pants to protect from poison oak
WHAT TO BRING
Water, sunscreen, snacks, gloves, and bike helmet

Hike with a Ranger - La Purisima Mission HSP
2025-04-19 09:00 - 10:00 | 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
Start off your day with a relaxing family hike starting at the visitor center! This leisurely nature hike will take you along the historic grounds and up the hill to the upper loop before heading back. The hike lasts about an hour and is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy nature while learning about the park and its beautiful trail system.
Where: Meets outside the visitor center.
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am Saturday, April 19th
What to expect: Moderate family friendly hike with minor elevation gain.
Length of hike: About an hour in length (can go shorter or longer depending upon groups pace and interest). Hike participants can drop in and out at any time during the hike.
Hike details: A leisurely ranger-led hike for an opportunity to learn about the flora and fauna of the parks unique ecosystem.
Ages: Adults and children old enough to hike a mile, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Preparation: Bring water, and dress appropriately for conditions.

Los Flores Ranch - Spring Time Wildflower Walk
2025-04-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Los Flores Ranch, 6245 Dominion Rd., Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Join our naturalists as we explore the spring time flowers at Los Flores Ranch. Bring your camera to capture these beauties.

Coastal Bluffs Hike at Dangermond Preserve!
2025-04-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Dangermond Preserve, 5000 Jalama Road, Lompoc, CA, 93436, United States
[SOLD OUT]
Join us for a Land Trust Treks on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, from 9 am – 1 pm, at the amazing Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve! Sitting on the Point Conception, the Preserve creates one of the few largely untouched landscapes in Southern California and has some of the highest biodiversity and cultural values in the world!
On this 1-mile coastal bluff hike, we will get the opportunity to learn all about the animals and plants that call the Preserve home. The trail is exposed to sun and wind. The trail is on even, flat terrain with some sandy sections. Weather is variable, dress in layers and be prepared for sun, rain, cold, and high winds throughout the day. Bathroom access available at meeting location. No water available, please bring your own supply of water. No dogs allowed at the preserve.
The Preserve is private property and only accessible through guided public-programs. All visitors must follow preserve guidelines at all times.

Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - on Saturdays
2025-04-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Sandyland and Ash Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013, Sandyland and Ash Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013, CA, United States

Arroyo Hondo Preserve - Nature Hike
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | 15550 El Camino Real, Goleta, CA 93117, 15550 El Camino Real, Goleta, CA 93117, United States
Free docent-led nature hikes are offered at 10:00 am on Saturdays of open weekends. Visitors can also hike on their own on these days. Hikes are free of charge; however, donations to help support Arroyo Hondo Preserve and the work of the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County are gratefully accepted. Everyone is welcome to visit the Preserve to hike, picnic, paint, volunteer, or research, but advance reservations are required.
Online reservations can be made here: https://www.sblandtrust.org/arroyo-hondo-preserve-reservations/
Due to the sensitivity of the resources in the canyon, dogs, mountain bikes, horses, hunting, fishing, and campfires are not allowed.

Directions to the Preserve: Traveling northbound on the U.S. Highway 101: The Preserve is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Santa Barbara. Approximately 4 miles past Refugio State Beach, you will see a blue “Rest Area in 7 miles” sign followed closely by a yellow warning sign about falling rocks. The entrance to Arroyo Hondo is in 1/2 mile and will be visible on the right at the bottom of the hill. Make a right-hand turn into the driveway. Come down the driveway, cross the bridge on the right and park near the barn.

Bodger Trail - Lookout Point Hike
2025-04-23 08:30 - 11:00 | Bodger Trail, S Z St., Lompoc, CA, 93436, United States
April is Healthy People Healthy Trails Month. The hike is open to all.
Ranked the #1 hike in Lompoc! Meet at the end of South Z Street.
For more information on the hike visit the QR code below.
Note: There is free parking at the trailhead.

Botanic Garden - Senior Day
2025-04-23 10:00 - 17:00 | 1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
The Garden’s 78 acres encompass various cultivated displays and stands of natural coast live oak and riparian woodlands.
For the seventh year in a row, our generous sponsor, Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels, is providing six free admission days to seniors 60 years of age and better in 2025. These unique days often include programming just for seniors and their guests.
Location: Garden-wide
Download Garden Map
Click here to make a reservation. A free senior ticket level will be available for each 2025 date in order to complete your reservation.
For questions about Senior Day programming:
Please call 805-682-4726, ext. 138
Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Friday Bird Walk – Lake Los Carneros
2025-04-25 08:30 - 10:30 | Lake Los Carneros – La Patera Ln Trailhead, 114 - 154 N. La Patera Ln., Goleta, CA, 93117, United States
Target Birds:

water birds
song birds
& others

Directions and Meeting Location:

From Hwy 101 take Exit 107 – Los Carneros Road
Head towards the mountains
Proceed straight through the round-a-bout
After the round-a-bout, the Goleta Rail Road Depot will be on right.
Take right into driveway between the depot and the Fire Station
We will meet in the parking lot behind the fire station

Reminders:

Bring water, snack
Wear comfortable shoes
Bring a hat
Binoculars a must, spotting scopes are useful

Contact Karl Weis at karljweis@gmail.com for further questions.

Aquatic Bird Watching Hike/Caminata de Avistamiento de Aves Acuáticas
2025-04-26 09:00 - 11:30 | 3098 Oso Flaco Lake Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, 3098 Oso Flaco Lake Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, United States
Join our Aquatic Bird Watching Hike where we will go on an exciting tour of riparian ecosystems found throughout Oso Flaco Lake, with an emphasis on aquatic birds.
Our hike will be 2-miles total on even terrain and will end at the beach. Binoculars are available to borrow with limited quantity.
Register free using the QR code below.

Únase a nuestra caminata, donde realizaremos un recorrido por los hábitats ribereños que se encuentran en el Lago Oso Flaco, con énfasis en las aves acuáticas.
Nuestra caminata será 2 millas de distancia en pavimento plano y terminando en la playa. Tendremos un numero limitado de binoculares para prestar.
Registrarse gratis con el QR:

Ellwood Mesa Restoration Project
2025-04-26 09:00 - 13:00 | 410 Santa Barbara Shores Drive, Goleta, CA, 410 Santa Barbara Shores Drive, Goleta, CA, 93117, United States
This will be an excellent opportunity for volunteers of all ages to help us transform a damaged ecosystem at Ellwood into a beautiful native pollinator garden for the butterflies and the whole community to enjoy.
Volunteers will meet park at the 400 block of Santa Barbara Shores Drive and then walk South on the trail, following the Bucket Brigade Signs, to the volunteer staging area. We will have introductions, coffee and doughnuts and then we will head out into the butterfly preserve to plant seedlings!
Here is a google map link to the Big Red Bucket Brigade Volunteer Tent:
MAP HERE -CLICK ME!
Use this map!
WHAT TO BRING?

Long pants,
Long sleeve shirt
Hat
Sturdy closed-toe shoes.
If you have gloves – please bring those too.
If not, we will provide you with a pair.
Reusable water bottle to help us protect the environment as we stay hydrated.

This project will involve moderate exercise. We will use rakes, shovels, hoes, and wheelbarrows. We will take breaks to stretch and to enjoy the beautiful ocean views.

Los Flores Ranch - Celebrate Trails Day!
2025-04-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Los Flores Ranch, 6245 Dominion Rd., Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
We challenge YOU to spend the day celebrating trails. Here are some things you can do!

Trail Work at Los Flores Ranch, 9:00am-11:30am.
Plantings at Los Flores Ranch, 12:00pm-2:00pm

Sign up for one or both of these events here: http://bit.ly/3JUHpTO

Rancho Guadalupe Beach Cleanup
2025-04-26 09:00 - 14:00 | 1065 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe, CA 93434, 1065 Guadalupe Street, Guadalupe, CA, 93434, United States
Event Schedule:

9:00 AM – Check-in at the Dunes Center and enjoy complimentary Starbucks coffee
9:15 AM – Shuttle departs for Rancho Guadalupe Dunes
9:30 AM – 11:30 PM – Hands-on beach cleanup and Trash Bingo for kids
11:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Return to the Dunes Center for food truck, vendors, and

Waste sorting demo by Waste Management
Sustainable gardening sales from The Whispering Tree
Delicious food sold by Lobo Butcher Shop

Waivers will be completed during check-in—we’ll have everything ready while you enjoy your coffee!
Round-trip transportation is provided from the Dunes Center to the beach and back. Please dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring a reusable water bottle.
This event is free and open to all ages, but shuttle space is limited—pre-registration is required. Let’s come together to make a difference—one bag of trash at a time! Limited reservations, register early!
Location: Start at the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center (1065 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe, CA 93434)

Donations to the Dunes Center are always appreciated, supporting educational programming and conservation efforts.
