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Arroyo Hondo Preserve Guided Hikes
updated: Dec 22, 2012, 10:00 AM
Arroyo Hondo Preserve is owned and managed by The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County. This
spectacular nature preserve is open for public exploration on the first full weekend and the third
weekend of each month. On these Saturdays and Sundays, two hour Guided Nature Hikes are offered by
our knowledgeable docents, beginning at 10:00 a.m. If you prefer to hike without a guide you may do
so. Miles of trails wind through along the beautiful creek and through oak woodland and chaparral
habitats. Exceptionally diverse native vegetation and abundant wildlife are found at Arroyo Hondo.
Beginning in winter, and through the spring and early summer, an ever-changing diversity of
wildflowers can be seen at the preserve, so you might want to visit several times.
Reservations are required for both guided and unguided visits.
To register, please E-mail the Preserve Managers at arroyohondo@sblandtrust.org or call (805) 567-
1115.
There is no charge for hikes, however donations to help with upkeep of the preserve are very much
appreciated. For more information visit www.sblandtrust.org
UPCOMING GUIDED HIKES:
Saturday, January 5th
Sunday, January 6th
Saturday, January 19th
Sunday, January 20th
Saturday, February 2nd
Sunday, February 3rd
Saturday, February 16th
Sunday, February 17th
Saturday, March 2nd
Sunday, March 3rd
Saturday, March 16th
Sunday, March 17th
Saturday, April 6th
Sunday, April 7th
Saturday, April 20th
Sunday, April 21st
Saturday,, May 4th
Sunday, May 5th
Saturday, May 18th
Sunday, May 19th
Saturday, June 1st
Sunday, June 2nd
Mission Statement:
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County protects natural resources, agricultural land
and open spaces for the benefit of present and future generations.
What We Do
Since 1985, The Land Trust has worked with willing landowners, public and private grant agencies and
other community organizations to protect, restore and manage open space, wildlife habitat and
agricultural land in Santa Barbara County by:
• Acquiring land and conservation easements through negotiation with willing private property owners,
through charitable donation and purchase.
• Creating conservation plans, restoration projects and incentives for landowners. Raising private
donations and grants from government, foundations and corporations to support land conservation.
• Promoting the preservation, stewardship and restoration of wildlife habitat and watershed resources
on the land we protect.
• Educating both children and adults about ecology, agriculture and conservation through programs and
events at Land Trust preserves. To date, The Land Trust has protected 23,000 acres of land and has
completed or is underway on close to twenty habitat restoration, open space and trail projects.
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SEEDLADY
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2012-12-22 08:25 PM |
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thanks for posting/reminder of this gorgeous site. Looks like a good spot to do some birding too.
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CAT2FAT2
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2012-12-23 07:30 AM |
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Arroyo Honda is a wonderful piece of California history, having been occupied by Chumash, Spanish, Mexicans, and Anglos - but always as a ranch. The year round creek makes it a wonderful rich habitat for plants, birds, animals, and fish, incl. Steelhead. It's a special place to see and just "to be."
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CAT2FAT2
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2012-12-23 07:30 AM |
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Arroyo Honda is a wonderful piece of California history, having been occupied by Chumash, Spanish, Mexicans, and Anglos - but always as a ranch. The year round creek makes it a wonderful rich habitat for plants, birds, animals, and fish, incl. Steelhead. It's a special place to see and just "to be."
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RED CREEK
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2012-12-23 09:56 AM |
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Arroyo Hondo Preserve has super educational programs for schools which are tailored to fit into the individual class and age curriculum of visiting groups. Guided by staff and volunteer naturalists, visiting students can study water systems, California history, geology, ecology, botany and wildlife in the Preserve and integrate their experiences with their classroom studies.
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COMMENT 356907P
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2012-12-23 10:03 AM |
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Thanks for the reminder: I'll put it on my list of post-Christmas treats!
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