Healthy People Healthy Trails

Sierra Club Social Hike - Weekly on Friday Evenings
2024-12-20 18:15 - 21:00, 2024-12-13 18:15 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SB Mission, Laguna & Los Olivos St, Santa Barbara, CA, SB Mission, Laguna & Los Olivos St, Santa Barbara, CA, CA, United States
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 repellant when necessary. Bring a flashlight or headlamp for the night hikes.

The evening hike leaves at 6:15 PM sharp and we get back between 8:30 PM and nine. There are no dogs allowed for safety concerns. These hikes are approximately 4 miles, 2 miles up and 2 miles back and 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

Sierra Club Hike - Weekly on Friday Mornings
2024-12-20 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-12-13 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-12-06 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-11-29 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-11-22 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 repellant 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

Friday Bird Walk – San Marcos Foothill Preserve
2024-12-20 08:30 - 10:30 | 1155 Via Gaitero, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 1155 Via Gaitero, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Target Birds:

Song birds
Raptors
Roadrunner
Sparrows
& others

Reminders:

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

Directions:

From either direction on Hwy 101

Take the State Street/Hwy 154 off-ramp
Follow the signs to get on Hwy 154
Take Exit 32 Cathedral Oaks Rd / Foothill Road
Turn left onto Cathedral Oaks Road
Take the 1st right turn on to Via Chaparral
Turn right on Salvar Road
Proceed across the bridge and turn left on Via Gaitero
Park at the end of the road where we will meet

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

Los Flores Ranch - Jingle Bell Hike
2024-12-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Los Flores Ranch, 6245 Dominion Rd., Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States
Share some holiday cheer with us and hike at twilight! Candy canes and hot chocolate will be provided as supplies last. Dogs welcome on a leash. Bring a flashlight and dress warm!

Meet at the event parking area near The Patch.

Two hikes offered:
Easy/Moderate: 2 miles roundtrip (family friendly)
Moderate/Advanced: 4.5 miles roundtrip

*Register online: www.cityofsantamaria.org/register 13 years and up. $10.00 (10 participants max) Information: RPInfo@cityofsantamaria.org or (805) 925-0951 ext. 2260

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Nature Walks
2024-12-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-16 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.

Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - on Saturdays
2024-12-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-23 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.

Friday Bird Walk – Santa Barbara Harbor
2024-12-13 08:30 - 10:30 | 132-A Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, 132-A Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, United States
Target Birds:

Waterfowl
shorebirds
Peregrine Falcon
songbirds
& others

Other Information:

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

Botanic Garden - Senior Day
2024-12-11 00:00 | 1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
The Garden’s 78 acres encompass a variety of cultivated displays as well as 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 2024. 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 2024 date in order to complete your reservation.

2025 Senior Dates Coming Soon!

For questions about Senior Day programming:
Please call 805-682-4726, ext. 138
Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Hike With Hart @ La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | 2295 Purisima Rd. Lompoc, CA 93436, 2295 Purisima Rd. Lompoc, CA 93436, United States
Discover the beauty of La Purisima Mission State Historic Park and connect with nature. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about local history and discuss important priorities for the Central Coast.

Meet at 10 am. The hike will begin at 10:15 a.m.

RSVP: https://a37.asmdc.org/events

Don’t forget to bring the following items:
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Hat or head covering
• Layered clothing
• Small backpack to carry your items or handouts
• Water

To learn more about the park, including accessibility information, please visit the California State Parks website.
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=598

Park supporters include:
Prelado de los Tesoros de La Purísima
https://www.lapurisimamission.org/
Santa Barbara County Trails Council
https://sbtrails.org/
Healthy People Healthy Trails
https://healthypeoplehealthytrails.org/

Arroyo Hondo Preserve - Nature Hike
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-16 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.

Tour of Coal Oil Point Reserve
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Slough Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117, Slough Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117, United States
Tours are approximately 2 hours long and guides will discuss both the cultural and natural history of the reserve as well as ongoing conservation and research projects. RSVP is required. $20 donation appreciated to help support our tour program.

Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - on Saturdays
2024-12-07 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.

La Purisima Mission ~ Ranger-Led Hike
2024-11-29 10:00 - 11:00 | 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
Where: Meets outside the visitor center.
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am Friday, November 29th
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 Burton Mesa 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.

Friday Bird Walk – Elings Park
2024-11-29 08:30 - 10:30 | 1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Target Birds:

Raptors
Song Birds
Juncos
Warblers
Finches
Hutton Vireo
California Thrasher
& Others

Reminders:

Bring water and snack
Wear comfortable shoes
Bring a hat
Binoculars a must, spotting scopes are of limited use

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

Nature Trivia Walk and Talk
2024-11-23 10:00 - 11:30 | 6271 Dominion Rd Santa Maria CA 93455, 6271 Dominion Rd Santa Maria CA 93455, United States
Enjoy a moderate 2-mile walk filled with engaging nature trivia and fun games along the trail. This is a perfect activity for families to explore and learn together.

Meet at the Visitors’ Center.

*Register online: www.cityofsantamaria.org/register.
This event is open and free to all ages.

Nature & Forest Therapy with Elena Ríos
2024-11-23 08:30 - 10:30 | 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Ancient human practices of nature connection are rooted in ancestral Indigenous Knowledge all over the world. Elena’s style of guiding is informed by her experience as a Cultural Practitioner and First Responder. Unlike a naturalist walk, it isn’t so much about knowing all of the names of the plants, as it is about noticing which plants that you feel pulled to. It is more about being “here” in the present moment, then it is about being “there”. You may begin to notice things in a way that you may not have ever noticed them before. An integrative mindfulness practice that can help us to let all of the miscellaneous fall away. A kind of nervous system “reset”. It has the potential to remind us of the Interconnection of All Things and our relationship to the Earth.
Although the Garden is dog-friendly, participants are asked to not bring their dog(s) to this event.

Pricing:
Garden Members: $25
General Public: $40

About Elena:
Elena Ríos is an ever evolving ANFT Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide and Inter-disciplinary Artist. From an early age, Elena’s family cultivated in her an interest in the exploration and appreciation of nature and the more-than-human world. Elena Continues to participate with traditional circles of learning, wellness, and ways of being that are rooted in Indigenous knowledge. She believes this practice has the potential to assist us in noticing the Interconnectedness of All Things. She draws inspiration from her grandmother, who was a curandera. She has had a partnership as a cultural practitioner with Japanese Shinto Priest, Hiroji Seikiguchi for almost 20 years. Currently, she is an employee of the Chumash Fire Department, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. She is an indigenous Azteca Chichimeca woman of the Americas with distant genetic Chumash links including multi-ethnic Spanish, Scot-Irish ancestry. Her guide style is informed by all of these previous life experiences.

Explore Ennisbrook Open Space!
2024-11-22 09:00 - 11:00 | San Leandro Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93108, San Leandro Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93108, United States
Join the Land Trust for a lovely morning stroll through Ennisbrook Open Space! Tucked into the Montecito neighborhood of Ennisbrook, this open space, also known as the San Ysidro Oak Woodland, is an easy, shady trail with a charming stone bridge over San Ysidro Creek and a Monarch butterfly eucalyptus grove.

This stroll will be a little under 2 miles, on even, mostly shaded terrain. There are no bathrooms or water available, so take that into consideration. Free parking available, though limited, so arrive on time.
