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Santa Ynez Chumash Earth Day 2022
2022-05-21 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Come visit us at our Gaviota Coast Conservancy table during this Chumash Earth Day celebration and see what we’re up to.

Enter our raffle for a chance to win a ticket for our October 23 Coastal Cruise!

When: May 21, 2022

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

Where: Kitiyepumu’ Park – 100 Via Juana Road, Santa Ynez, CA

April 23 - Medicinal Herb Walks - Elwood Bluffs & Butterfly Preserve
2022-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 20-50
April 23rd Medicinal Herb Walk at Elwood Bluffs and Butterfly Preserve

WHAT: Join local herbalist Emily Sanders to learn about the medicinal and edible weeds of Santa Barbara, move your body, breathe, and reconnect with nature. Come explore the bluffs and Eucalyptus forest along the Elwood Butterfly Preserve and enjoy the bounty of herbs along its trails. During this hike, you will learn more about the folk, magical, medicinal, and culinary uses of herbs, trees, and shrubs that grow in our own backyard. Safe plant id and ethical wild crafting with be taught, along with easy to make herbal remedies for everyday ailments.

Artemisia Academy has partnered with the Gaviota Coast Conservancy to put on this live event. The Gaviota Coast Conservancy is dedicated to protecting the rural character and environmental integrity of the Gaviota Coast for present and future generations. A portion of the ticket price is donated to Gaviota Coast Conservancy through Artemisia Academy.

WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2022 meeting at 10:00 AM until about 12 noon

WHERE: Elwood Butterfly Preserve in Goleta

HOW: Purchase tickets through Herb Walks – Artemisia Academy https://www.artemisiaacademy.com/herb-walks Cost is $20-30 per person – a percentage of the ticket price is donated to Gaviota Coast Conservancy through Artemisia Academy.

February 12 Hike at Naples/Santa Barbara Ranch
2022-02-12 12:00 - 15:30 UTC
Days are getting longer and the grass is getting greener. Let’s get out onto the Gaviota Coast.

WHAT: This guided hike is on a private ranch with a recent history of approved plans for development. We will meet at the entrance and hike about a mile to the beach access trail. Since the tide is very low, we will have the option of descending down to the beach and heading toward Dos Pueblos Ranch. This is considered a “moderate” hike but we do scramble down a slippery shale path to the beach. There is always the option of remaining on the bluff top with your picnic lunch if the trail looks too intimidating. There are also gates to climb over or scoot around/under. If you choose to go the whole way, it’s about a 3-mile hike to Dos Pueblos and back. It’s an adventure and it’s legal to access this place.

WHEN: Saturday, February 12 meeting at 12:00 noon until about 3:30pm

WHERE: Naples/Santa Barbara Ranch, approximately 2 miles west of Haskell’s Beach

HOW: Reply to janet@gaviotacoastconservancy.org to ask questions and receive instructions. We do limit the group size to about 16 people. Dogs are not invited on our group hikes.

New Year's Day Hike 2022
2022-01-01 13:30 - 16:00 UTC
The year 2022 starts with an unusually low tide of -1.8 at 3:00 pm on January 1. This is a great opportunity to head to your favorite Gaviota beach and witness the splendor of the amazing places we seek to protect. So far, the weather forecast is encouraging. The sun sets just about at 5:00 pm.

Some of you may have read the blog that GCC is leading a guided hike from Gaviota State Beach on January 1. Due to the fast-moving invasion of the omicron Covid virus strain, we are canceling the guided hike. There are still a group of individuals who intend to meet at 1:30 pm and be back by around 4:00. It is unusual to be able to get to Hollister Ranch from Gaviota State Beach. December 31 (New Year’s Eve) will offer a -1.3 tide at 2:12 if that is more convenient for you. Invite a friend and get out there for this unusual tidal event. Just be sure to turn back by 3:00 pm so you don’t get caught by the rising tide and darkness.

AGAIN, THIS IS NOT A GCC HIKE AND IS NOT LED BY GCC GUIDES

Love and protect Gaviota in 2022 and forever!

Day use parking at Gaviota State Park is $10.

Good Gaviota Beaches to visit on this low tide day include:

Sands

Ellwood

Haskell’s

Refugio State Beach

El Capitan State Beach

Jalama

Surf Beach

PADDLE for PARADISE
2021-10-02 09:30 - 14:30 UTC | Refugio State Beach, 10 Refugio Beach Road, Goleta, California, 93117, United States
Experience a special part of the undeveloped Gaviota Coast from the vantage point of an aquatic creature. Let Santa Barbara Adventure Company meet you at the water’s edge with their necessary kayaks and gear. Their seasoned guides will take care of everything once you arrive. We meet at Refugio State Beach, a 15-20 minute drive north of Santa Barbara. Once outfitted, your guides offer a thorough kayaking lesson on shore, including instruction for surf entries and exits. Once we are on the water and feeling comfortable, we will tour a total of 3 miles, stopping in pristine kelp beds to learn about Marine Ecology and the Santa Barbara Channel, and hopefully paddling with dolphins. As the trip progresses, we offer a fun series of kayak challenges and games. This unforgettable trip provides great opportunities to swim, play or just float. It’s perfect for kids (age 5 and older) as well. At the end of the paddle we will land back at Refugio state Beach.

Starting point and time: Refugio State Beach, 9:30am

Level of difficulty: Easy to Moderate.

Paddling time and distance: 3 miles.

Minimum Age for Kayaking: 5 years old. (Must be comfortable swimming in the ocean, able to follow instructions, paddle, and get in/out of kayak independently. Must be in a double kayak if younger than 12.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Use this link to register for our group

https://sbadventureco.zaui.net/booking/web/#/groupmainland/activity/233?date=2021-10-02

The Conservancies Classic
2021-09-12 07:00 - 11:00 UTC | Carpenteria Beach, 100 Ash Avenue, Carpenteria, California, 93013, United States
Fish with friends – win awards! The drawing winner gets a BRAND NEW KAYAK!!

All proceeds go to the Gaviota Coast Conservancy!

Please follow all current COVID-19 Guidelines

Low Tide Beach Hike at Naples
2020-11-29 14:00 - 17:00 UTC
Steve Forsell will take us onto the private working ranch where we will legally climb over/under a gate to the cow pasture. The path to the beach can be challenging with a slippery shale slope. We bring a rope to hang onto although it seems to not be necessary for some who are surefooted. This hike is about 3 miles. Again, we still need to limit the numbers to 12 participants as an abundance of COVID caution and give priority to those who reply first to janet@gaviotacoastconservancy.org. On all of our hikes, we now require masks and also have you sign a liability waiver. We also ask that you do not bring pets.

Geology Hike
2020-11-23 12:30 - 15:00 UTC | Arroyo Hondo Preserve, CA 1, Goleta, California, 93117
Susie Bartz will lead this hike. Arroyo Hondo has limited days and hours and requires a registered group space which we have for this date. Participants will be accepted on a first come-first serve email response. We still need to limit the numbers to 12 participants as an abundance of covid caution. You will be asked to pay a $10 fee to Arroyo Hondo at the hike. This hike is 2 to 3 miles and is moderate with some gradual hills and creek crossings to maneuver.

Medicinal Herbs of the Gaviota Coast - Herb Walk at Gaviota Hot Springs
2020-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Gaviota Hot Springs Trailhead, Gaviota Park Boundary, Goleta, California, 93117
Join local herbalist Emily Sanders on a morning herb walk at the Gaviota Hot Springs to learn native medicinal plants of the Gaviota Coast. During this morning walk, you will learn about the folk, medicinal, and culinary uses of herbs, trees, and shrubs that grow in our own backyard. Safe plant ID and ethical wild crafting with be taught, along with easy to make herbal remedies for everyday ailments.

To keep our participants safe during COVID -19, we are following CDC and local health department regulations for public health and safety. We still need to limit the numbers to 12 participants as an abundance of COVID caution. Please check your email as the date approaches for any updates. We currently require that all participants wear face coverings and continue to social distance. We also promote hand washing or sanitizing before and after our walks to ensure that we keep everyone healthy in our group. If anyone is at high risk for COVID, we ask that you stay safe in your own home until given your doctor’s “all clear” to return to regular group activities.

Please be aware that due to COVID19 or Wildfires in CA, we may have to last minute postpone the event. Check your email the week before classes to for any updates.

GCC Star Viewing
2020-10-30 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Goleta, CA, United States

GCC Gaviota Geology Hike
2020-10-17 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Haskell’s Beach, Goleta, CA, 93117, United States
Susie Bartz will lead the hike.

Medicinal Herbs of the Gaviota Coast
2020-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Baron Ranch Trailhead, 14550 Calle Rea, Goleta, CA, 93117, United States
Join local herbalist Emily Sanders on a morning herb walk on the Baron Ranch to learn native medicinal plants of the Gaviota Coast. During this morning walk, you will learn about the folk, medicinal, and culinary uses of herbs, trees, and shrubs that grow in our own backyard. Safe plant id and ethical wild crafting with be taught, along with easy to make herbal remedies for everyday ailments.
To keep our participants safe during COVID -19, we are making sure to follow the CDC’s and local health department’s regulations for public health and safety. Please check your email as the date approaches for any updates.
We are currently requiring that all participants wear face coverings and continue to social distance. We are also promoting hand washing or sanitizing before and after our walks, to ensure that we keep everyone healthy in our group.
If anyone is at high risk for COVID, we ask that you stay safe in your own home until given your doctor’s “all clear” to return to regular group activities.
Artemisia Academy has partnered with the Gaviota Coast Conservancy to put on this live event.
General Information about this location:
-There are no restrooms available at this location.
-No dogs are allowed at this hike location.
-Children under the age of 12 can come free of charge.
