Docent-led Hike of Arroyo Hondo Preserve

This will be a special day at this “Jewel of the Gaviota Coast.”  Within its steep canyon walls is a hidden place of extraordinary beauty and serenity. Cool, stream-side paths through the bay and sycamore trees transition into trails past ancient oak trees, tall yucca blooms and aromatic sages up the high ridges of the Santa Ynez Mountains. There, you are greeted with sweeping vistas of the Gaviota coastline and the distant islands of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.  It’s beautiful!!

Our hike will begin at 10:00am, so please be prompt and arrive by 9:45am.  Carpools will be arranged once we know how many people would like to come.  The hike will be a moderate one, so everyone welcome.  Bring a sack lunch to enjoy on the grounds afterwards.  No dogs are allowed.  Directions to the site to follow.

Please RSVP to Judith McCaffrey at grussgott1963@yahoo.com.  You must RSVP at least 72 hours (Wednesday, March 4^th meeting) before the hike as special reservations have been made.  Please bring a $5 donation per person for the Land Trust to help maintain this beautiful preserve.