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Picnic at the Preserve 2025

05.18.2025 EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE SUNDAY, MAY 18TH, 2025 Arroyo Hondo Preserve, Gaviota Coast Join us this spring at Arroyo Hondo Preserve on the Gaviota Coast for an extra special celebration of the Land Trust’s 40 years of conservation in Santa Barbara County. Enjoy a day filled with locally sourced food and wine, hands-on experience stations, a...

Land Trust Treks

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Land Trust Treks are a free, public series of guided hikes for the community to explore scenic Santa Barbara County and to meet your local Land Trust.

Visit Arroyo Hondo Preserve

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The Arroyo Hondo Preserve is open to the public on the first and third full weekends of each month, advanced reservations required.

News Stories

02.17.2025 NEWS

In the News: The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Acquires Rincon Gateway Bluffs Property, Protecting a Jewel of Coastal Habitat Forever

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the acquisition of the Rincon Gateway, a 2.48-acre jewel of a property located at the southeastern entrance of Santa Barbara County. Nestled along the eastern edge of the Carpinteria Bluffs and adjacent to the Rincon Bluffs Preserve, this rare and ecologically important parcel offers significant coastal...

02.13.2025 NEWS

Press Release: The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Acquires Rincon Gateway Bluffs Property, Protecting a Jewel of Coastal Habitat Forever

Carpinteria, CA – The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the acquisition of the Rincon Gateway, a 2.48-acre jewel of a property located at the southeastern entrance of Santa Barbara County. Nestled along the eastern edge of the Carpinteria Bluffs and adjacent to the Rincon Bluffs Preserve, this rare and ecologically...

01.28.2025 NEWS

In the News: Santa Barbara County’s Natural World: A $2.96 Billion Annual Driver of Economic Growth and Climate Resilience

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, in collaboration with Earth Economics, has released a groundbreaking report quantifying the economic value of the county’s natural lands and waters. Valued at an estimated $2.96 billion annually in ecosystem services, these natural assets—spanning open spaces, water resources, and recreation areas—are essential to the region’s economic vitality, public...

01.24.2025 NEWS

Press Release: Santa Barbara County’s Natural World: A $2.96 Billion Annual Driver of Economic Growth and Climate Resilience

New report from the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and Earth Economics highlights the connection between environmental stewardship and a thriving regional economy SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, in collaboration with Earth Economics, has released a groundbreaking report quantifying the economic value of the county’s natural lands...

01.22.2025 NEWS

Thriving Open Spaces Support Healthy Economies

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Upcoming Events

01.17.202401.20.2024 EVENTS

2024 Volunteer Information Sessions

Join us for an information session on January 17 or January 20 to learn more about becoming an Arroyo Hondo Preserve Docent or Land Trust Trek Guide, helping with native habitat restoration and other volunteer opportunities in 2024!

09.10.2023 EVENTS

Picnic at the Preserve 2023

This fall, we’re going on a picnic. SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2023 11:30AM – 4:00PM We hope that you’ll join us for the Land Trust’s Picnic at the Preserve fundraiser! Imagine an autumn picnic at the Arroyo Hondo Preserve with unique Land Trust experiences, auction items, delicious food, music, wine, and friends. The picnic will feature a...