Top 7 Hikes in Santa Barbara County (Conservation Edition)

Craving time in nature? Looking for your next adventure? Whether you love sweeping grasslands, oak woodlands, or ocean views, Santa Barbara County has it all. And you’re in the right place to find your next favorite place to explore (and maybe spot some wildlife, too)! The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County has been working…

Conservation Partnerships Pay More Than Beans

Bob Campbell, a Lompoc-area rancher, farmer, and business owner, faced a challenge several years ago. Regulatory obstacles related to the presence of California Tiger Salamanders on his property were making it difficult to move forward with his ranching operations. Bob needed a solution, and the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County helped find one that…

Stream Ecology: The Wonders of Arroyo Hondo Creek

Students discover the hidden life of Arroyo Hondo Creek through hands-on stream ecology. There is a universal fascination with flowing water and all that lives in and around it. Elementary school classes, high school classes, and even college groups enjoy our stream programs at Arroyo Hondo Preserve, where students have the opportunity to experience a…

Father-Son Partnership: The Halewoods

If you are not acquainted with Callan and his father, Stuart Halewood, you likely still know their work, especially if you receive our monthly e-publication, The Lowdown. Their images have also been featured in our newsletter. One of the most memorable is of a mountain lion just inches away from the camera lens on the…

Midland School: Land Stewardship in the Face of Adversity

Nature-Based Learning Continues This Fall for Midland Students Landowners whose long-term vision includes furthering conservation through stewardship are among the most important contributors to the Land Trust’s mission. We are fortunate to have many easement partners in this category, including Midland School in Los Olivos. The Land Trust stewardship team visits every easement at least…

Growing Community from Common Ground

When the Land Trust creates a nature preserve, it becomes common ground for us to support the community, for us to meet nature and make conservation real and personal. In addition to local schools and the public, community organizations visit Arroyo Hondo to connect to nature and to each other. The Land Trust is proud…

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