News Archive

Meredith Hendricks on Money Talk Podcast

In March, Land Trust Executive Director Meredith Hendricks joined Money Talk hosts Dianne Duva and Neil Kreisel to discuss conservation and the various tools the Land Trust uses to conserve land, help farmers and ranchers reach their land goals, as well as invest in community outdoor recreation and nature access. Listen to the episode here...

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Why the Santa Barbara Independent is Calling Meredith Hendricks the Deal Maker

This Earth Day, Land Trust Executive Director Meredith Hendricks was named the Deal Maker in the Santa Barbara Independent’s cover story on eight of Santa Barbara County’s community environmental leaders… Read the full story here or below: Fresh Faces of Environmental Action for Earth Day

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Meredith Hendricks’ Ag Roots in Central Coast Farm & Ranch Magazine

Land Trust executive director Meredith Hendricks and her family’s agricultural roots are featured in an article by Kim Lamb Gregory in the latest issue of Central Coast Farm & Ranch Magazine! Shortly after becoming executive director of the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County in November, Meredith Hendricks visited the graves of her ancestors, who...

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In the News: Yellow Foxtrot a Win-Win for Ag and Endangered Species

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County joined with private equity firm Homestead Capital and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in a mitigation agreement that provides a clear pathway to develop vineyard on the 684-acre property, while it conserves 320-acres of prime habitat in the Purisima Hills important to many wildlife species, especially the...

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2021 Lunch & Learn Series Online

WHAT IS A LUNCH & LEARN? Land Trust Lunch & Learns are an annual series of fun, interactive educational experiences. Explore topics ranging from local mushrooms, botany, wildlife behavior, nature journaling, and more— all led by experts in a virtual format that allows you to participate in discussions, Q&A sessions, and get tips on how...

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The Land Trust on KZSB Radio w/ Steve Forsell

On January 20, 2021, Executive Director Meredith Hendricks and Conservation Director Bruce Reitherman were interviewed on KZSB’s Voices of Santa Barbara radio show with Steve Forsell. They talked land conservation in Santa Barbara County, working with willing landowners for stronger communities and resilient landscapes, as well as where the Land Trust is headed in 2021...

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Year End Campaign Success— Thank YOU!

Thanks to the 482 people who gave to our campaign— we did it! The Land Trust is grateful for your continued support and for helping us reach our $400k year-end fundraising goal. Your generosity is funding land conservation successes in 2021. As the end of 2020 neared, the Land Trust set a goal of $400,000...

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5 Ways to Support the Land Trust on #GivingTuesday

5 ways you can support the Land Trust on #givingtuesday:   1. Watch and share Stories of the Land    2. Give someone a membership to the Land Trust    3. Visit a place conserved by the Land Trust 4. Shop and eat locally with our handy 2020 guide   5. Bring conservation to life...

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Local Producers Guide 2020

Check out our Local Producers Guide for the best farm and ranch goods Santa Barbara County has to offer.

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THE LAND Fall 2020 Newsletter

The 2020 Fall/Winter edition of THE LAND newsletter is out! Read about New Executive Director Meredith Hendricks, support local producers with our guide, and find out how your support is driving important land conservation projects forward.

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