Exposing teenagers to the beauty and richness that exists within a short distance from home.
About Graciela Cabello
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Spring Break in the Los Padres
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ForestWatch Engages New Stakeholders By Going Outside
Fostering nature connection for a stronger conservation movement.
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ForestWatch Youth Program Selected For Year-End Giving Campaign
Our new program connects youth from disadvantaged backgrounds to the Los Padres National Forest.
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ForestWatch Hosts Bilingual Hikes In Santa Barbara and Ojai
We invite members from our Spanish-speaking community to get outdoors in Los Padres.
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ForestWatch and Rio School District Lead Students on Educational Field Trip
Elementary students from Oxnard experienced the Los Padres in a new way.
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Trails and Tacos: A Celebration of Latino Conservation Week
ForestWatch hosted an organized hike to show support for public lands, highlight Latinx contributions to conservation, and build community amongst participants.
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Latino Conservation Week: Emphasizing the Latino Role in Conservation
ForestWatch will be hosting Trails & Tacos — a guided hike in Santa Barbara, followed by a taco lunch.
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