Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - Weekly on Saturdays
2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-29 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.

Arroyo Hondo Preserve - Nature Hike
2024-05-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Sierra Club Hike - Weekly on Friday Mornings
2024-05-24 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-31 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-07 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-14 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-21 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-28 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

Trailpalooza 2024 Outdoor Festival
2024-05-25 09:00 - 17:00
The event is organized by Santa Maria Valley Open Space, which aims to establish public trails in a natural setting for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. These trails will allow passive and spontaneous access and serve the Santa Maria Valley and surrounding areas.

Attendees can register for a 5, 10, or 15-mile trail run/walk or join the mountain bike race on a new short track that is full of jumps and technical features.

Following the races, attendees can indulge in local cuisine and entertainment, all in support of Santa Maria Valley Open Space, a nonprofit dependent on contributions for trail upkeep and expansion.

Saturday Schedule

9 a.m. – Trail Run/Walk (Choose your distance – 5, 10 or 15 miles) or register for the 0K: start, done, get your t-shirt. 10 a.m. to Noon – Jam session with local musicians (open microphone)Noon – Mountain Bike RacingNoon to 5 p.m. – Performances by local bands About Time, Jacob Cole, Noah Colton, Burn Like California, Radiation Invasion, Joone5 p.m. Close
Visit www.smvos.org to find links for race registration. Entry is $20 per carload, so attendees are encouraged to bring their family and friends. All youth under the age of 18 get into the festival for free. Participants who register to participate in either the run or bike race will not have to pay the $20 car fee.

Getting There
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Trailpalooza will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Newlove Picnic Grounds at Solomon Hills, near Orcutt. From Santa Maria, take Highway 101 southbound 0.8 miles past the Clark Avenue exit to a small marker. Take the road to the right and follow it up the hill to the Newlove Picnic Grounds on Solomon Hill.

Morning Birding Stroll at More Mesa!
2024-05-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Shoreline Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93110, Shoreline Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States
Join us for a Land Trust Trek on Tuesday, May 28th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at More Mesa for a stroll all about birds! The More Mesa open space includes oak woodland and riparian habitat and has nice trails that are popular with local birdwatchers, bikers and horseback riders. Just west of Hope Ranch, this 300-acre open space is beloved and remains one of the community’s highest preservation priorities.

Participants will walk a total of approximately 2 miles on even, flat terrain. The trails are mainly exposed. No water or bathrooms available at the this event. Parking is limited to street parking, so carpooling is encouraged. Limited binoculars available to lend out.

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.

Secret Summerland Hike!
2024-05-31 09:00 - 11:00 | 340 Toro Canyon Road Carpinteria, CA 93013, 340 Toro Canyon Road Carpinteria, CA 93013, United States
Join us for a Land Trust Trek on Friday, May 31st from 9 am to 11am, starting at Toro Canyon Rd. Our route will total approximately 3 miles. We will explore the trails less traveled in Carpinteria and Summerland, learn about native and non-native plants, and pass by beautiful neighborhoods, orchards, and lush foliage by a private polo field.

The trail is a mix of exposed and shaded with some elevation gains throughout. Bathroom and water available at meeting spot. Dogs not allowed on this Trek.

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.

Conservation 101: “What We Do & Why We Do It”
2024-06-14 17:30 - 19:00 | 421 South McClelland Street Santa Maria, CA 93454, 421 South McClelland Street Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States
Discover the value and impact of local land conservation efforts and learn why community involvement is essential to the success of our work.
This event will take place at the Santa Maria Public Library, where you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Meredith Henricks, the Land Trust’s Executive Director. Meredith will provide an in-depth look at the critical work being done to protect, restore, and manage the open space, wildlife habitat, and agricultural land that defines our county.
Discover the value and impact of local land conservation efforts and learn why community involvement is essential to the success of these initiatives.
This discussion will be held in Shepard Hall at the Santa Maria Public Library.
This event is part of the Land Trust’s Discover Outside Series – a series of free, family-friendly events promoting discovering and exploring the outdoors. June 13 – June 23. Learn more here
Please reach out to Vanessa Stowers with any questions. vstowers@sblandtrust.org

About the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County
﻿The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving natural resources, agricultural land, and open spaces throughout Santa Barbara County. Since its founding in 1985, the organization has protected over 57,000 acres of land, ensuring the preservation of the county’s diverse landscapes for future generations. For more information about The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and its conservation efforts, visit www.sblandtrust.org.

Bird Hike at Oso Flaco Lake
2024-06-15 08:00 - 11:00 | 3041 Oso Flaco Lake Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444, 3041 Oso Flaco Lake Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444, United States
Don’t be intimidated by the distance of this hike. If you only want to do a 1 or 2-mile hike, or even just a 100-yard hike, you won’t be disappointed. We’ll often be treated to numerous species singing while we gather in the parking lot to start our hike. The “Willow Tunnel” is famous for warblers, vireos and sparrows serenading visitors on their way to the Lake.

At the Lake, we’ll find that most of the ducks have headed north to their breeding grounds (a notable exception is the colorful Ruddy Duck), but that doesn’t mean we won’t see lots of cool birds. Terns, swallows, grebes and wrens should be easy to spot on the Lake, all sporting their beautiful breeding colors.

On the quick walk out to the ocean, we’ll almost certainly see a California specialty, the California Thrasher. These long-billed relatives of mockingbirds can often be found posted up on top of bushes singing their territorial and complicated songs.

The Pacific Ocean is the wild card for these excursions. Lately, lots of loons in their stunning breeding plumage are being spotted near the coast on their migration north. And there is always a chance we’ll spot whales.

So, be at the parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and join our docent John Deacon, Ornithologist, for what is sure to be a fun and informative morning. See you there!

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Hike With a Ranger at La Purisima Mission SHP
2024-06-15 09:00 - 10:00
Where: Meets at the La Purisima Mission SHP trail entrance located along Calle Primera in the Lompoc Mission Hills community
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Saturday, June 15
What to expect: Easy hike on a dirt road 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 to learn more about the California State Park in your neighborhood.
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 the conditions.
For more information, please call 805-735-2174

Arroyo Hondo Preserve - Nature Hike
2024-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 Sundays 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.

Botanic Garden - Senior Day
2024-06-21 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 eighth 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 & Blaksley Library

Download Garden Map
Click here to make a reservation. Please use “SFD2024” (case sensitive) when prompted for a code upon completing the order.
For detailed instructions on making a reservation on Free Senior Day, please visit our FAQ page here.
Upcoming free Senior Days include

June 21, 2024
August 14, 2024
October 9, 2024
December 11, 2024

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

Hike With Hart @ North Campus Open Space
2024-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 | 6969 Whittier Drive Goleta, CA 93117, 6969 Whittier Drive Goleta, CA 93117, United States
The event allows constituents to connect with Assemblymember Hart while appreciating one of the many remarkable trails in Santa Barbara County. All community members are invited to participate in this nature walk with Assemblymember Hart.

Saturday, June 29
12 – 2 p.m.
UCSB North Campus Open Space
6969 Whittier Drive, Goleta, CA 93117

RSVP Online

Parking is available in the lot next to the trailhead. If no parking is available in the lot, substantial street parking should be available adjacent to the trail.

Questions? Contact Gunnar.Langenhuizen@asm.ca.gov.

The event will take roughly two hours and require about a mile of easy walking.

Urban Creeks Hike: San Antonio Creek Trail!
2024-07-19 09:00 - 11:30 | San Antonio Creek Trailhead, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, San Antonio Creek Trailhead, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, United States
In our discovery walk, we will tune our senses to the natural world and explore answers to questions that nature evokes in us to help develop a greater sense of wonder of nature around us. We will pay special attention to plant life’s diversity and look for signs of wildlife.

This slow-paced 2 to 3 mile family-friendly walk is on fairly level terrain. Restrooms and water are available at the dedicated parking lot. The trail combines shaded and exposed, with minor elevation gains. There are a few creek crossings, so good hiking shoes are recommended. Please no dogs on this hike.
