ForestWatch helps remove barriers to accessing the great outdoors with camping, rock-climbing, and hiking.
Spring Campout Brings Families and Youth Together
Spring Break in the Los Padres
Exposing teenagers to the beauty and richness that exists within a short distance from home.
ForestWatch Youth Program Selected For Year-End Giving Campaign
Our new program connects youth from disadvantaged backgrounds to the Los Padres National Forest.
Understanding Fire in Our Region
Learn about natural chaparral fire ecology, how humans are changing it, and what we can do to protect communities.
WANTED: Donated Field Vehicle
With the retirement of Old Blue, we need your help in finding another who can live up to her legacy.
Conservation Groups File Appeal to Halt Restart of Abandoned Oil Field in Remote Canyon in Ventura County
Three conservation groups file an appeal to stop the reopening of an abandoned oil field
Thank You! Our Top Accomplishments for 2013
ForestWatch counts down our top accomplishments for 2013!
ForestWatch Volunteers Clear Microtrash from Frazier Mountain
Litter Detrimental to Endangered California Condors Removed from Historic Lookout Site
Members’ Gathering
Join us for some tasty appetizers, wine and beer, and an opportunity to meet backcountry cartographer Bryan Conant.
Volunteer
We need your help! Join our list of dedicated, fun-loving, adventurous volunteers today.
Wild Things
Shop
Visit our online store for shirts, hats, maps, books, and more. Proceeds benefit ForestWatch.
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