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ForestWatch Leads Federal and State Legislators Staff on Fire Ecology Hike in Los Padres

By on April 17, 2024 in Environmental Education, Fire, Public Lands

The hike aimed to provide an opportunity to learn more about the complexity of fire ecology in the Los Padres.

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America the Beautiful for All Coalition Fly-in

By on April 17, 2024 in Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Environmental Education, Events, Public Lands

ForestWatch and more than 100 Coalition members of the America the Beautiful for All Coalition (ATB4All) convened in Washington, DC.

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Hispanic Heritage Month — Conservation and Environmental Contributions

By on October 11, 2023 in Environmental Education, Environmental Justice, History, Public Lands, Social Justice, Stewardship

Contributions are diverse and impactful, reflecting the community’s dedication to protecting land, wildlife, and culture.

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Local Families Come Together for a River Campout During Latino Conservation Week

By on August 17, 2023 in Community Hikes, Environmental Education, Events, Latino Outreach, Outdoor Connection, Youth Engagement

Local families enjoyed time together and learned about threats to our rivers.

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“America the Beautiful for All” Coalition DC Fly-in

By on May 9, 2023 in 30x30, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Environmental Education, Public Lands

Nearly 100 organizations met with over 20 congressional office to discuss environmental policy.

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Don’t Doom the Bloom: Five Tips for Being a Good Wildflower Chaser

By on April 11, 2023 in Environmental Education

Important things to know before you go visit wildflower areas.

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H.R. 1, the “Lower Energy Costs Act,” Would Exacerbate Climate Crisis by Propping Oil and Timber Industries

By on April 10, 2023 in Environmental Education, Land Management, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Mining, Oil Development, Public Lands

Legislation would prioritize polluter profits over public health and environment.

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Families Celebrate Latino Conservation Week on the Central Coast

By on July 20, 2022 in Community Hikes, Environmental Education, Latino Outreach, Outdoor Connection, Public Lands, Recreation, Stewardship, Youth Engagement

ForestWatch celebrated it’s fifth year of activities as a part of the national summertime initiative.

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Webinar Recording Now Available: Manzanitas of the Central Coast

By on June 1, 2022 in Environmental Education, Los Padres National Forest, Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County

Featuring one of the world’s foremost experts on manzanitas, Dr. Tom Parker.

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Outdoor Connections and Education with ForestWatch During Earth Month

By on May 18, 2022 in Community Hikes, Environmental Education, Latino Outreach, Outdoor Connection, Recreation

Educational hikes check several boxes— ecosystem, stewardship, and threats to public land education.

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