News & Events

January storms caused extensive damage at Arroyo Hondo Preserve, including flooding, landslides, and impacts to trails, roads, parking areas, and infrastructure. Affected areas include trail corridors, creek crossings, parking areas, the main water tank, and areas near the barn. For safety reasons, Arroyo Hondo Preserve remains closed. Some parts of the preserve are still difficult...

Santa Barbara County, CA – [December 22, 2025] The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is closing out its 40th year with a record of meaningful conservation impact, deepened community engagement, and strengthened stewardship across the region. Since its founding in 1985, the Land Trust has partnered with landowners, public agencies, and community members to...

Santa Barbara County, CA- [December 1, 2025]- The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the permanent conservation of Rancho Dos Alamos, a 587-acre property in the rolling Solomon Hills in the Los Alamos Valley. This newly completed conservation easement—the organization’s 62nd—marks a significant milestone in regional land protection and was made...

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, in partnership with the Office of Supervisor Laura Capps and Santa Barbara County and The More Mesa Preservation Coalition, is proud to announce the first-ever permanent conservation easement on More Mesa. The 36-acre easement, conveyed by the County, ensures permanent protection for the first portion of this beloved...

Santa Barbara County, CA – [August 5, 2025] The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County invites the community to get outside and get inspired during its 3rd annual Discover Outside, a weeklong celebration of nature and open spaces from August 9–16, 2025. Discover Outside offers free hikes, learning opportunities, and hands-on experiences throughout the county, from...

SUNDAY, MAY 17TH, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Arroyo Hondo Preserve, Gaviota Coast Join the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for our annual spring fundraiser at the breathtaking Arroyo Hondo Preserve on the Gaviota Coast. This year’s Picnic holds special significance as we celebrate 25 years of protecting...