Land Trust News

In the News: The Land Trust Nationally Recognized for Reaccreditation The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County has been at the forefront of county-wide land conservation for more than 30 years, conserving nearly 30,000 acres of wild and agricultural land…

From CENTRAL COAST FARM & RANCH·THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020 Read the full article or download the PDF:

Ongoing violence against Black and Brown communities at systemic and individual levels of our society make it clear that there is more work to do for true liberation, equity, and safety for community members of color. Thank you to those…

Whether you are an avid avian watcher or new to the world of birding, volunteer coordinator Sally Isaacson created these simple bird guides with helpful identification tips and information for various species, as well as notes specific to species found…

In early April, the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County purchased a 118-acre conservation easement near Lompoc from the Bob Campbell family, protecting critical habitat for federally endangered California tiger salamanders. California Department of Fish and Wildlife earmarked nearly $2…

We know you are missing spending more time in all the special outdoor spaces that make Santa Barbara County feel like home. Bring the outdoors in with our virtual backgrounds for your Zoom meetings, desktop wallpaper, or iPad. All photos…

The City of Carpinteria, the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, the Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs and members of the Bluffs Advisory Board celebrated the transfer of the Rincon Bluffs Preserve to the City on March 27th, 2020, with…

On Friday, August 23rd, Land Trust Conservation Circle members enjoyed a tour of special properties around Carpinteria. We stopped first above the debris basin and orchards at Rancho Monte Alegre to learn about how agriculture and open space can act…

OAK Group Selects Land Trust to Benefit from Exhibit: Icons of Preservation, 2019    For over thirty years, the OAK GROUP artists have contributed to the conservation of local lands for wildlife, recreation, ranching, and farming by donating a portion…

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.

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…

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…