Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Nature Walks
2023-08-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 11 more dates | 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.

Friday Bird Walk – Stevens Park
2023-11-10 08:30 - 10:30 | 258 Canon Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 258 Canon Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Target Birds:

Raptors
Woodpecker
Warbler
Phoebe
Towhee
Kinglet
Wren
& others

Directions:
From Hwy 101 take the Las Positas Road exit
Turn north towards the mountains
Follow Las Positas Road for 1.3 miles
(Las Positas Road changes to San Roque Road at State Street)
Turn left onto Calle Fresno
Turn right onto Canon Drive
Stevens Park entrance will be on the right
We will park & meet on the left as you enter the park

Other Information:
Bring water, snack
Wear comfortable shoes
Bring a hat
Binoculars a must, spotting scopes are not very useful

Celebrate The Franklin Trail: 10th-Year Anniversary Hike!
2023-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 | 4810 Foothill Road Carpinteria, CA 93013, 4810 Foothill Road Carpinteria, CA 93013, United States
Though the trail stretches for many miles, we will hike for 3-miles on a mostly exposed trail. The trail is hard ground, with some moderate elevation gains. Parking is available at Carpinteria High School. No bathrooms or water available. Dogs must be on a leash and following trail protocols.

Date and time
Saturday, November 18 · 9am – 12pm PST

Location
Carpinteria High School
4810 Foothill Road Carpinteria, CA 93013

Registration Required for the free event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-the-franklin-trail-10th-year-anniversary-hike-tickets-700572319667

Trail Map: https://sbtrails.org/maps/franklin/index.html

Land Trust Treks are a free, public series of guided hikes for the community to explore scenic Santa Barbara County and to meet your local Land Trust.

Sunset Hike | Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes
2023-11-18 15:30 - 18:00 | CA
It will be a casual/moderate walk through the dunes with some elevation gain of 300 ft, about 2.5-3 hours round-trip. We suggest you dress in layers and bring water and snacks. Closed-toed shoes are recommended as the habitat is coastal dune scrub and there is the possibility of poison oak and ticks in the natural dune areas. For more information, email outreach@dunescenter.org. Heavy rain cancels this trip.

We will be limiting the number of people attending this hike and parking is limited, please register early!

NOTE: Pets, smoking, or alcohol are not allowed on the Refuge, including the parking area, or other properties accessed during the hike (i.e., State Parks and Private Property). Pets may not be left in cars in the parking areas. Remember to please pack out what you pack in.

Directions from the north: Take Hwy 101 south from San Luis Obispo. Turn right (west) at the new Willow Road off ramp (Exit 180). Proceed west on Willow Road for about 4.3 miles, to Highway 1. Turn left (south) on Highway 1 and proceed for 2.7 miles, to Oso Flaco Lake Road. Turn right (west) on Oso Flaco Lake Road. Proceed west on Oso Flaco Lake Road for 2.5 miles to Beagle Road. Look for a 6’ tall wire mesh fence and steel gate. Turn left on Beigle Road and follow the road about 1/4 mile to the parking area.

Directions from the south: Take 101 north to Santa Maria and take the Main Street exit toward the town of Guadalupe. Turn right onto Highway 1 and head north to Oso Flaco Lake Road (about 3 miles north of Guadalupe), turn left onto Oso Flaco Lake Road and proceed 2.5 miles to Beagle Road (on left). Turn left on Beagle Road and follow the road about 1/4 mile to the parking area.

Parking: We will have people posted at the entrance of the USFWS fenced road to direct parking. The gate will be open around 8:30. Please do not park on Oso Flaco Lake Road near the gate as there is not much room and it could be hazardous. There should be plenty of room to park along the USFWS access road. The Oso Flaco Lake State Park lot is another ¾ miles west of Beagle Road, if you need to use a restroom before the hike (there are none along the hike route).

Friday Bird Walk – Ellings Park
2023-11-24 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

Directions:
From Hwy 101 take the Las Positas off ramp
Head towards the ocean
The third stoplight is the entrance road to Elings Park
Turn left at the light onto Jerry Harwin Parkway
Proceed to the Battistone Foundation Soccer parking lot located in front of the park office building
We will meet there and bird the area

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

Morning Hike at Rattlesnake Canyon Trail!
2023-11-30 09:00 - 12:00 | 1783 Las Canoas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 1783 Las Canoas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
This Trek is a 4.5-mile hike with moderate elevation gains at 1000 -1500 feet. The trail surface is ground, with some creek crossings along the way, so good footwear and balance are required. The trail is a combination of exposed and shaded. Free parking and bathrooms are available at the meeting location. No water is available onsite. This is a dog-free Trek.

Date and time
Thursday, November 30 · 9am – 12pm PST
Location
Skofield Park

Event registration required:
﻿https://www.eventbrite.com/e/morning-hike-at-rattlesnake-canyon-trail-tickets-704752362287

Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve Hike
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Slough Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117, Slough Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117, United States
Public tours of the reserve are offered on the first Saturday of every month. You’ll need to RSVP to reserve your spot. A $20/person donation is suggested. To RSVP, please sign up on our Eventbrite page or email Jessica Gray at copr.conservation@nrs.ucsb.edu One of the best remaining examples of a coastal-strand environment in Southern California, the Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve protects a wide variety of coastal and estuarine habitats. Largely undisturbed coastal dunes support a rich assemblage of dune vegetation and rare wildlife, including the dune spider, the globose dune beetle and the threatened Western Snowy Plover. Our Nature Center is open to the public every Saturday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Trail Rating: Easy to Moderate
Amenities: Benches, Interpretive Signs, Parking, Path to Beach, Sandy Beach, Visitor Center
Distance: 4 miles
Cost: Donation Suggested
Reservations: Pre-Registration Required
Activity Web Site: https://copr.nrs.ucsb.edu/visiting/public/public-tours/
Sponsoring Organization: UCSB – Coal Oil Point Preserve
Aesthetics: Wildlife Viewing, Dunes, Lagoon

Friday Bird Walk: UCSB Campus Lagoon
2024-03-29 08:30 - 10:30 | Goleta Beach County Park, Goleta Beach County Park, United States
The freshwater lagoon provides habitat for additional water birds, and the surrounding terrestrial areas have potential for many other species.

Target Birds:

Grebes
Herons
Dowitchers
Ducks
Godwits
Plovers
& Others

Other Information:

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

Explore Ennisbrook Open Space!
2024-03-29 09:00 - 11:30 | 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! 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 is available, though limited, so arrive on time.

Sierra Club Hike - Weekly on Friday Mornings
2024-04-05 09:30 - 11:30 | 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

Hike With Hart
2024-04-06 09:00 - 11:00 | 460 Alamo Pintado Rd · Solvang, CA, 460 Alamo Pintado Rd · Solvang, CA, United States
We will have a guided tour of the historic Santa Inés Mission Mills complex after the walk. The host at the Mills will be Mike Imwalle, Associate Executive Director of Cultural Resources for the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, who manages the Mission Mills on behalf of California State Parks.

The beautiful 39 acres of land adjacent to Mission Santa Inés is part of the Mission Santa Inés National Historic Landmark District and includes historic grist and fulling mills and their reservoirs. The State of California purchased the complex from the Trust to create a new State Park. It will be the first to interpret the industrial dimension of the history of the California Missions; for more information about the Trust and the Mission Mills project, visit http://www.sbthp.org.

We will gather at 8:45 am near 460 Alamo Pintado Road. Parking is curbside. The event will take roughly two hours and require about a mile of easy walking.

Wildlife Flower Tour at the Wildlife Refuge
2024-04-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, 35.027887, -120.615849, CA, United States
Join us for an adventure at Coreopsis Hill in the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes on Saturday, April 6, 2024, sponsored by The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, led by Mark Skinner and Ray Segovia. Starting at 9:00 AM (please arrive between 8:45 and 9:00), this casual hike will lead us through the dunes to the hill’s peak, with a 300 ft elevation gain. Expect a moderate 3-hour round-trip with abundant wildflowers! Dress in layers, bring water, snacks, and your ‘Dune Mother’s Wildflower Guide’ by Dr. Malcolm McLeod. Long pants and closed shoes are recommended for coastal dune scrub habitat, mindful of poison oak and ticks. For more info, email admin@dunescenter.org. Rain cancels. Let’s explore nature together!

Parking: We will have people posted at the entrance of the USFWS fenced road to direct parking. The gate will be open around 8:30 am. Please do not park on Oso Flaco Lake Road near the gate as there is not much room and it could be hazardous. There is room to park along the USFWS access road. Restrooms are available at the Oso Flaco Lake State Park lot, which is another ¾ miles west of Beigle Road at the end of Oso Flaco Lake Road (there are no restrooms along the hike route). Note: Pets, smoking or tobacco products, or alcohol are not allowed on the Refuge, including the parking area, or other State Parks and Private properties accessed during the hike. Pets may not be left in cars in the parking areas.

Register today: https://https://square.link/u/9xIVeKsa

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