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Land Trust Treks

Land Trust Treks are a free, public series of guided hikes for the community to explore scenic Santa Barbara County and to meet your local Land Trust.

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Visit Arroyo Hondo Preserve

The Arroyo Hondo Preserve is open to the public on the first and third full weekends of each month, advanced reservations required.

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News Stories

11.07.2024 NEWS

In the News: Landmark Agreement Reached for Modoc Multi-Use Path: Continuous Protected Bike and Pedestrian Path from UC Santa Barbara to City of Santa Barbara, Plus Protections for More Mesa

After several years of negotiations, the Land Trust has reached an agreement with the County of Santa Barbara and our landowner partners at La Cumbre Mutual Water Company on an environmentally sensitive, lower-impact design for the Modoc Multi-Use Path. As a part of our agreement on the Modoc path, we have commitment from the County...

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11.04.2024 NEWS

Press Release: Landmark Agreement Reached for Modoc Multi-Use Path: Continuous Protected Bike and Pedestrian Path from UC Santa Barbara to City of Santa Barbara, Plus Protections for More Mesa

(Santa Barbara, CA) — A landmark agreement was reached in principle to complete a long-desired ‘missing gap’ in the California Coastal Route, and create one of the most highly utilized and contiguous ADA compliant bike and pedestrian paths in the region. For decades, the public has advocated for a safer and more accessible way to...

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08.19.2024 NEWS

Press Release: Join the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Sixth Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day — Meet the Hands That Feed You

Special Event

Santa Maria, Calif. (August 19, 2024) — The Land Trust is excited to partner with SEEAG as a sponsor of Santa Barbara County Farm Day! On Saturday, August 24th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, join your local Northern Santa Barbara County farms, ranches, and agricultural organizations for a series of free agricultural activities and...

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06.18.2024 NEWS

THE LAND: Spring 2024 Newsletter

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03.20.2024 NEWS

Press Release: The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Welcomes New Director of Development, Reaches 57,304 Acres of Conservation

Santa Barbara, CA (March 20, 2024) – The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County proudly announces the appointment of Vanessa Stowers as the new Director of Development and Communications. Bringing a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted connection to the region, Stowers will lead efforts in fundraising and community engagement to further the organization’s mission...

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Upcoming Events

01.17.202401.20.2024 EVENTS

2024 Volunteer Information Sessions

Join us for an information session on January 17 or January 20 to learn more about becoming an Arroyo Hondo Preserve Docent or Land Trust Trek Guide, helping with native habitat restoration and other volunteer opportunities in 2024!

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09.10.2023 EVENTS

Picnic at the Preserve 2023

This fall, we’re going on a picnic. SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2023 11:30AM – 4:00PM We hope that you’ll join us for the Land Trust’s Picnic at the Preserve fundraiser! Imagine an autumn picnic at the Arroyo Hondo Preserve with unique Land Trust experiences, auction items, delicious food, music, wine, and friends. The picnic will feature a...

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