Betteravia Farms easement clears way for agriculture, protects salamander habitat
Santa Maria Times article
Land Trust Partners with Betteravia Farms
The Land Trust Partners with Betteravia Farms in a win-win for agriculture and endangered species.
Groundbreaking: Innovative Pacts Help Save Farmland, Ease Succession
The March issue of Farm & Ranch includes an article on conservation easements for farmers. Long-time Land Trust supporter Art Hibbits and Hibbits Ranch is featured—along with quotes from Land Trust Executive Director Chet Work.
Lunch and Learn: Become a Docent!
Docents have been an integral piece to the education program at our Arroyo Hondo Preserve, enriching the experience of those who visit. Docents are trained by regional experts to lead educational hikes for adults and school groups at this gorgeous…
Arroyo Hondo Docent Training
GET INVOLVED WITH NATURE-BECOME AN ARROYO HONDO DOCENT The Arroyo Hondo Docent Program was initiated in 2003 as part of the Preserve's Environmental Education Program, shortly after the Land Trust purchased the ranch from the Hollister family. Since then Arroyo…
A Very Different Walk on More Mesa
On September 29, the Land Trust hosted a full moon hike on More Mesa with local naturalist and biologist Ted Mullen. Below, is the write up by More Mesa Preservation Coalition President, Valerie Olson. Continuing with our “Walk on More…
Protecting family farms: Land Trust highlights conservation efforts
On Tuesday, Work and Land Trust board member Erik Gregersen gave a seminar about using conservation easements and the preservation of family farms in the county.
Land Trust County Tour Travels Back Stage
Earlier this month, 40 Land Trust donors who helped us meet our year end goal were given a behind-the-scenes look a several Land Trust properties.
Making Progress At Ennisbrook
The Land Trust’s work in Monetcito’s Ennisbrook neighborhood continues at the 44-acre San Ysidro Oak Woodland.