News Archive

Rincon Bluffs Preserve Progress in the News

On November 9, the Carpinteria City Council reviewed and voted to approve a proposal to draft a site plan for the Rincon Bluffs property. These plans are the first step towards being able to apply for a Coastal Development Permit, which is required for all new developments in Carpinteria and the coastal zone—including trails and...

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Meet Meredith Hendricks, New Executive Director

https://vimeo.com/473616203 The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County welcomes a new executive director with local roots, Meredith Hendricks, following an extensive nationwide search. Hendricks joins the Land Trust at a time when the organization is pushing ahead several significant conservation projects— finalizing as many as 10 conservation easements, bringing the organization’s total conserved acreage to...

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School and Family Resources for Visiting Arroyo Hondo Preserve | Recursos para escuelas y familias

View and download these handy trail resources for your family or school’s next trip to Arroyo Hondo! Lee y descarga estos prácticos recursos para el próximo viaje de tu familia o escuela a Arroyo Hondo!

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The Land Trust Nationally Recognized for Reaccreditation

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 and building lasting partnerships with community groups and local farm and ranch families. In August,...

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Nature Photography Workshop with Andreina Diaz

Virtual Presentation, Part 1 Wednesday, September 2, 12:30-1:30pm For the second year in a row, the Land Trust and Andreina Diaz of Eye See Santa Barbara are hosting a photography clinic. Andreina will present her professional tips and tricks for taking quality landscape photos in the great outdoors. Learn how to compose and capture vivid...

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Land Trust and Campbell Ranch in Farm & Ranch Magazine

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

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Conservation and Inclusive Communities

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 of you who have reached out and initiated conversations with us, reminding us that our...

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Birding at Arroyo Hondo

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 at Arroyo Hondo. American Kestrel European Starling Western Bluebird  

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Spring 2020 Newsletter

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Completed Conservation Easement on Lompoc Family Farm in the News

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 million in state conservation funding for the acquisition. The easement is a legal agreement between...

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