The Carpinteria Salt Marsh, a 2001 Land Trust project, is one of California’s remaining coastal estuaries.  Over 190 bird species have been spotted here, several of which are threatened or endangered.

About Peter

Peter Gaede works as a biologist, naturalist and natural history illustrator. He has participated in numerous bird studies throughout the western U.S. and had been collecting data and conducting surveys on birds at the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve for the past 10 years. Peter has been pursuing his passion for art and nature since early childhood. After completing an undergraduate degree in biology studying the nesting ecology of Flammulated owls in Idaho, he went on to study scientific illustration at the University of CA, Santa Cruz, where he eared a graduate degree and completed internships at The California Academy of Sciences, The National Geographic Society, and the National Museums of Kenya. He has been illustrating science and natural history since 2000, and currently works from his studio in Santa Barbara, California. He has recently completed illustrations on a new book written by Joan Lentz ­­— The Natural History of the Santa Barbara Region — to be published by Heydey Books in 2014.

$15 for members and $25 for non-members. Reservations are REQUIRED. To reserve your spot (and find out the meeting location and time) please call (805)966-4520 or email info@sblandtrust.org.

Saturday, October 12th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mark your calendars now for a splendid autumn afternoon on October 12. Our unique plein air art exhibition and sale features many of Santa Barbara’s favorite artists and Oak Group members. Stroll along the creek and meadows as The Honeysuckle Possums perform bluegrass tunes and artists paint at their easels. The historic Ortega Adobe Gallery will feature a new collection of local landscapes. Gourmet picnic baskets included. Our Gaviota Getaway doesn’t happen every year – it’s truly a special event. Make your reservations now, or request to receive information in September by emailing info@sblandtrust.org.

Members: $45, Non-members: $60

We’re excited to announce that the First Phase of Franklin Trail is scheduled to open in late summer 2013. Until then, please respect private property.

Michael Feeney, executive director of the county Land Trust, said the nonprofit has been working with UCSB’s Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration on initial studies to determine how to best create an ecologically functional habitat in such close proximity to an urban environment.
(Excerpts taken from complete Noozhawk article and Gina Potthoff / Noozhawk photo).

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]]> http://www.sblandtrust.org/sign-up/feed/ 0 http://www.sblandtrust.org/gaviota-coast-planning-advisory-committee/ http://www.sblandtrust.org/gaviota-coast-planning-advisory-committee/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:39:08 +0000 cdietz http://www.sblandtrust.org/?p=2244 Land Trust Executive Director Michael Feeney is serving as a volunteer on the Gaviota Coast Planning Advisory Committee, appointed by the County Board of Supervisors to update the planning policies that will determine the future of land use and development on the last stretch of undeveloped coastline in Southern California. The “GavPAC” will recommend policies and programs to preserve agrivulutral land, provide trails and beach access for the public, and create policies and incentives to protect wildlife habitat along the Gaviota Coast. You can find out more about the Gaviota coastal plan update and view the draft documents by visiting the County’s website.

You are an important part of our 30 year journey to protect the natural resources, working farms and scenic beauty of Santa Barbara County. For every dollar received, the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County spends ninety-five cents saving land, restoring habitat and managing preserves and open spaces that allow us to connect with nature, embrace our local heritage and grow our food. With support from people like you, the Land Trust has protected nearly 23,000 acres of important coastal and rural lands.

Your regular contributions also show foundations and other Land Trust conservation partners how much our community believes in the benefit of our mission to protect irreplaceable natural lands. We need your support.

Click here to become a member by donating through Just Give, our online donation service.

If you prefer, click here to view and print our Membership Form.

Benefits of Membership

All members receive our newsletter, annual report, invitations and discounts to events featuring the places you help protect. Donors of $100 or more receive exclusive Land Trust note cards illustrated by local landscape artists—the special member levels below are determined each year by your annual gift:

We have introduced new recognition levels to honor the commitment of our most generous and consistent donors. Every single contribution matters, and every Land Trust donor receives invitations and discounts to our regular member events. We want to acknowledge the folks who help make even more conservation possible with the following levels determined each year by annual gifts or consistent giving history

CHAMPIONS: $5,000 annual gift or 20 consecutive years of support – May arrange a private tour for ten friends with a geologist or botanist at Arroyo Hondo Preserve; are invited to our Executive Director’s Luncheon; eligible to join property tours, special guided hikes and art events.

GUARDIANS: $2,500 annual gift or 15 consecutive years of support – Invited to our annual Executive Director’s Luncheon; eligible to join property tours, special guided hikes and art event

STEWARDS: $1,000 annual gift or 10 consecutive years of support – Eligible to join our annual property tour, special guided hikes and art events

PROTECTORS: $500 annual gift or 5 consecutive years of support – Eligible to join our special guided hikes and art events

Five Ways You Can Help Protect Santa Barbara County’s Open Space & Farmland

1. Support local farmers and ranchers.Buying local produce and meats in stores and at farmer’s markets helps to maintain our county’s farming and ranching economy.
2. Encourage your local school or civic group to organize field trips to protected lands. The Coronado Butterfly Preserve, Carpinteria Bluffs, Arroyo Hondo Preserve and Carpinteria Salt Marsh are excellent places for children and adults to learn about our natural world.
3. Volunteer for trail work, habitat restoration or docent programs.Your helping hands are needed for trail work or habitat restoration at Arroyo Hondo, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park and Coronado Butterfly Preserve. Docents are also needed at Arroyo Hondo and Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park.
4. Support the Land Trust. By becoming a member or renewing your membership, you can directly help conserve Santa Barbara County’s unique natural lands and working farms and ranches.
5. Give to the Land Trust Endowment. By giving a donation of cash or property, now or by bequest, to our Endowment Fund, you directly help us preserve land and resources year after year.

Planned Giving & Our Endowment

• Bequests – The Land Trust has been remembered in wills through cash or property bequests. This is one of the simplest ways to make a future gift.

• Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) – With a CRT, appreciated assets are placed in an irrevocable trust, which the trust may invest or sell to provide income to the donor for life. Ultimately, the assets become the property of the Land Trust, while providing current tax savings.

• Appreciated Assets – Appreciated assets such as real estate, stocks, bonds or securities can be donated and tax benefits realized from the donation without paying tax on capital gains.

There are many types of charitable gifts with substantial tax advantages. We encourage you to contact your professional tax advisor as to how best to structure a gift for your needs. The Land Trust, with the support of the Santa Barbara Foundation, can also help you learn more about these options. Call us at (805) 966-4520 for more information.