• Bird Walk

    Location: Whitewater Preserve

    Join us for our bi-monthly bird walk, the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month! Stroll through the preserve and enjoy our feathered residents and visitors guided by our avian knowledge leaders. No registration required. The Bird Walk begins at 7:30 am in the parking lot. Binoculars and cameras encouraged.

  • Night Hike: San Emigdio Canyon Trail

    Location: Wind Wolves Preserve

    RESERVATIONS OPEN JULY 3RD AT 8 AM.  Experience the preserve after dark as we explore San Emigdio Canyon Trail! This guided hike is an approximately 2-mile loop with some uphill sections. Recommended for ages 10 and up (minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). Space is limited - reservations are required. You can register up to 3 […]

  • Nature Hike

    Location: Estero Americano Coast Preserve

    Join this Ranger led exploration of the flora and fauna of the Estero Americano Coast Preserve This will be a fun and informative hike across the Preserve. We'll discover the incredible biodoversity of life at the Estero Americano Coast Preserve from wildflowers to shorebirds and everything in between. This moderatly challenging hike will take us […]

  • Night Walk: Nocturnal Narratives

    Location: Oak Glen Preserve

    Registration opens on July 3rd at 8:00 am. Come and explore the Oak Glen Preserve after hours and join us for nighttime storytelling! Ages 7 and older. Please, NO pets or strollers.  CHECK-IN  Please plan to arrive between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. At 7:10 p.m. the entrance gate will be closed and no additional […]

  • Sunrise Hike: San Emigdio Canyon Trail

    Location: Wind Wolves Preserve

    RESERVATIONS OPEN JULY 5TH AT 8:00 AM. Beat the heat with an early morning hike along San Emigdio Canyon Trail! This route is an approximately 2-mile loop with some uphill sections recommended for ages 8 and up (minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). Space is limited - reservations are required. You can register up to […]

  • Volunteer Stewardship Day

    Location: Jenner Headlands Preserve

    This is a recurring event: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month. Habitat Restoration Native Plant Installation Trail Maintenance Invasive Weed Eradication Conservation work needs active and ongoing participation by everyone. Get to know the Jenner Headlands Preserve in a more connected way, by getting your hands in the dirt, your sweat in the soil, […]

  • Naturalist Talk: Rewilding Across Wildlands Preserves

    Location: Oak Glen Preserve

    Registration Opens Friday July 10th at 8:00 am. Join a Naturalist to learn and talk about the various rewilding conservation projects across our preserve system. This presentation is perfect for […]

  • Eco Hues Workshop

    Location: Whitewater Preserve

    Explore the art and science of natural dyes in this hands-on workshop. Learn how plants create color and use your own dyes to color a tote or bandana. Reserve your […]

  • Night Hike: San Emigdio Canyon Trail

    Location: Wind Wolves Preserve

    RESERVATIONS OPEN JULY 11TH AT 8 AM.  Experience the preserve after dark as we explore San Emigdio Canyon Trail! This guided hike is an approximately 2-mile loop with some uphill sections. Recommended […]