A list of places to hike outside of the Los Padres National Forest during the temporary closure.
Places to Hike During the Forest Closure
Oregon’s Bootleg Fire Grew Rapidly in Areas Subject to Logging and Other Management Activities
Fire spread through previous logging, prescribed fire, and livestock grazing.
Webinar Recording Now Available: Q&A With Author Craig Carey
Hear stories and learn tips about exploring the Los Padres from one of the area’s leading backcountry experts.
Smokescreen With Dr. Chad Hanson: Webinar Recording Now Available
Learn about some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding forests and fire in California.
Community Re-Connections
ForestWatch slowly starting to once again facilitate events as part of outdoor connections and community stewardship efforts.
Latino Advocacy Week
Join us for a screening of Yo Cuento—a public lands advocacy focused film hosted by Latino Outdoors. The film and panel will include ForestWatch’s, Graciela Cabello.
Deb Haaland Nominated as the First Native American Cabinet Member In History to Lead the Department of the Interior
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Rep. Haaland as Secretary of the Interior.
Public Lands Prove to be an Essential Need
Public health and public lands are intrinsically connected and we must assign them the same value that we attach to other essential needs.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
A day to honor, reflect, and take action in solidarity with Indigenous communities across the country.
ForestWatch Joins Latino Conservation Week
Webinar in Spanish and Instagram session in English will explore public lands, health, nature connection, and environmental justice.
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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