From the hills and valleys of North County to the salty Gaviota Coast and the orchards and beaches of Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County land nourishes both wild and human communities. With plenty of places to explore, our map has a…
The spring/summer edition of THE LAND newsletter is out! Get the latest news on conservation projects in Santa Barbara County, including how one person's gift helped conserve Jalama Canyon Ranch, what's new at the Arroyo Hondo Preserve, plus, a map…
Land Trust Treks Land Trust Treks are a series of guided hikes designed to get you outdoors, explore scenic Santa Barbara County, and meet your local Land Trust. Free and open to the public. Hike ratings vary from easy to…
“We can bring this money to the table and protect their agriculture forever, but it’s also addressing climate resilience issues and economic vitality. It’s like a triple bottom-line win,” said Meredith Hendricks, executive director of The Land Trust for Santa…
Jalama Canyon Ranch is now protected under a conservation easement held by the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County! The successful funding effort included state, local, and private entities, with the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) awarding the Land…
Land Trust Treks have been a fun and successful way to meet new people and enjoy the many parks, trails, and open spaces throughout Santa Barbara County. Learn more and register for a free trek here and read about the…
In March, Land Trust Executive Director Meredith Hendricks joined Money Talk hosts Dianne Duva and Neil Kreisel to discuss conservation and the various tools the Land Trust uses to conserve land, help farmers and ranchers reach their land goals, as…
This Earth Day, Land Trust Executive Director Meredith Hendricks was named the Deal Maker in the Santa Barbara Independent's cover story on eight of Santa Barbara County's community environmental leaders... Read the full story here or below: https://www.independent.com/2021/04/21/fresh-faces-of-environmental-action-for-earth-day/
Land Trust executive director Meredith Hendricks and her family's agricultural roots are featured in an article by Kim Lamb Gregory in the latest issue of Central Coast Farm & Ranch Magazine! Shortly after becoming executive director of the Land Trust…
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County joined with private equity firm Homestead Capital and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in a mitigation agreement that provides a clear pathway to develop vineyard on the 684-acre property, while it conserves…