Land will facilitate public access, wildlife movement along Ventura-LA county line.
6,000 Acres of Open Space Protected Next to Los Padres National Forest
Places to Hike During the Forest Closure
A list of places to hike outside of the Los Padres National Forest during the temporary closure.
Much-needed Recreation Funding Headed to Central Coast Public Lands
ForestWatch and partners identify laundry list of roads and trails needing TLC.
New Trails Guide Released for Southern Los Padres NF
Visit our online store to get the new edition of Hiking & Backpacking Santa Barbara & Ventura by Craig R. Carey.
Santa Barbara County Recreation Master Plan Survey
Let the County know what you need to play, run, bike, hike, camp, and get outdoors.
ForestWatch Lawsuit Seeks Document Disclosure Relating to Los Padres National Forest Campground Privatization
Lawsuit comes nearly a year after information request submitted.
ForestWatch Gets Teens Outside For Rainy Day Fun
Hiking in the rain can have many benefits and provide a new appreciation for getting outdoors.
Los Padres ForestWatch: Fifteen Years of Conservation Victories
Take a look at what we’ve accomplished together.
Forest Service Employees Furloughed, Los Padres Ranger Stations Closed During Government Shutdown
Central Coast public lands impacted by lengthy government shutdown.
ForestWatch’s Top Accomplishments in 2018
From stewardship projects to legal battles, we’ve been busier than ever.
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Events
16th Annual Ojai Wild!
Sunday, June 2 at 4pm
The Thacher School
Native Plant Hike - Reservoir Canyon
Saturday, May 11 at 9:30am
San Luis Obispo
Guided Nature Walk - SYV Botanic Garden
Sunday, May 19 at 10am
Buellton
Evening Nature Hike - Rattlesnake Canyon
Thursday, May 23 at 5:30pm
Santa Barbara
Guided Nature Hike on Pine Mountain
Saturday, June 15 at 9:30am