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| Photo Slideshow of Recent Sedgwick Reserve Hike | ||
(Click on Play button to start slideshow) photos were taken by Ismail Elshareef |
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Pizza Social
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Social & General Meeting 3rd Wednesday Monthly!!! February 17th, 2009 7:00 PM Guest Speaker: Ken Owens, Executive Director Channel Islands Restoration  |
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Our meetings frequently have slide shows of recent trips, guest speakers, display of
the 10 Essentials of Camping, and a 50/50 Raffle Drawing for
Cash and Prizes. Come out and play in your Great Outdoors, |
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Date to be Announced Sunday Day Hike & Potluck POSTPONED DUE TO MUDDY TRAILS! Where: Sedgwick Ranch, off Brinkerhoff Road, Santa Ynez
R.S.V.P. Trip Leader Kyle R. at richards.kyle@gmail.com or 805-451-8219 to reserve place on hike. |
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| Encompassing almost 6,000 acres in the Santa Ynez Valley, the Sedgwick Reserve spans an elevational range of 1,300 feet and is noted for both its large size and environmental heterogeneity. It contains a major geologic fault system and two distinctive geologic formations: relatively young Paso Robles alluvium and much older Franciscan metamorphosed seafloor, including large areas of serpentine. Diverse vegetation types include: coast live oak forest, blue oak woodland, valley oak savannah, ceanothus chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, willow riparian forest, and agricultural lands. The site contains major portions of two watersheds and a variety of localized wetland habitats, notably vernal pools. |  |
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The region has a rich Native American heritage, and at least one Middle Chumash village (1,500 to 2,000 years old) rests on site. The Sedgwick Reserve is part of the University of California “Natural Reserve System” and is located in the Santa Ynez mountains near Figueroa Mountain. Our day at the reserve is somewhat special since admission is not open to the public and is limited to researchers and school field trips and other approved community groups (like us!). Former home of socialite/actress Edie Sedgwick (who starred in several Andy Warhol films of the 1960s), the Sedwick family estate has a sordid history including a philandering father, children who were banished to the bunkhouse, and perhaps even a haunted house. The moderately difficult hike will be “family-friendly” and docent-led, providing an introduction to the plant life, wildlife, landscape, and geology of this former private ranch. We will begin gathering at 9:30 AM for the two-hour hike. A picnic lunch will be held when we return to the main house of the ranch (at around 12:30). Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. A refrigerator is available to store items while we’re on our hike. Sorry, no dogs are permitted. Directions to Sedgwick Reserve - from Santa Barbara or Lompoc: Take either State Route 154 (Cachuma Lake) or U.S.101. If coming via 101, exit at the Buellton, State Route 246 exit and turn east (toward Solvang). Drive through Solvang and Santa Ynez to 154. Turn left at 154. Going north on 154 look for Edison Rd (2.2 miles past 246), turn right on Edison (landmark is gray Lutheran church), go 1.1 miles to Roblar and turn right. Go 1.2 miles to Brinkerhoff and turn left (landmark is row of evergreen trees). Follow Brinkerhoff 2.4 miles to the end of the road and enter through the open gate. Follow signs to parking area. |
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VOLUNTEER! Plant, Water, Mulch, Weed! Join us in helping to restore the wildlife habitat
that surrounds Lake Los Carneros. This
will be our third Community Work Day. On
December, 20, sixteen volunteers planted
203 native plants which are now thriving.
This time we will continue our planting while |
Lake Los Carneros Julie Kummel, Special Projects Manager Directions: Going North on 101, exit on Los
Carneros, about 10 miles west of Santa Barbara.
Turn towards the mountains on Los |
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February 26th – 28th, 2010
Trip leaders: Click below to Register Online
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Come enjoy the last Click on images below for full Trip Notes and Registration Form to mail in, or click here to Register Online |
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Dramatic Geology |
March 12-14, 2010 • Old West
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The Wild and Scenic California Salmon River, although still somewhat unknown even in its home state of California, is one of the most incredible whitewater rafting trips in the country. It combines beautiful, lush coastal scenery, an intimate marble-smooth granite inner gorge, a seemingly endless number of side-creek waterfalls cascading in from above, emerald-green waters, tons of wildlife, and unequaled class IV-V pool drop whitewater. This is truly a world-class, high adventure whitewater run. |
Whitewater Rafting Questions? Contact trip leader Chris F. |
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Our excursion will be guided
by Wilderness Adventures,  who proved to be an excellent
outfitter the last two years they guided Great Outdoors. ABOUT WILDERNESS ADVENTURES Created in 1979 to offer unique adventures on a series of remarkable rivers in the North State region of California. Our success is due to our knowledge and experience, love for adventure, spirit of discovery, and a strong commitment to providing each guest with a memorable experience. Our voyages have given us a great love for the outdoors, and these experiences have been enhanced by the many wonderful people that we have been able to share them with. Our staff looks forward to meeting new guests and welcoming back seasoned clients. Wilderness Adventures' commitment is to you, providing the finest trips possible. Visit online at: www.wildrivertrips.com |
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Join Us for our Annual Outdoor Skills and Leadership Program |
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Conducting oneself amongst nature is the basic intent of Great Outdoors. What you know about hiking skills, camping equipment, and the wilderness environment, can make your outdoor adventure much more fun--and safer too! Perhaps you'll never need some of the skills we'll teach you, but it never hurts to be prepared for things unexpected. Not only will you learn about keeping warm, choosing a campsite, and making water safe to drink, but you'll be taught minimum impact camping techniques so that you leave the natural environment for others to enjoy as well. A portion of the training covers group management and GREAT OUTDOORS leadership skills. Each student will be provided with their own training and reference manual. |
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| Click on Play button to watch video here or Click on Google Video button to watch in full screen mode. | ||
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Pizza costs $5 per person for those who wish to eat. We meet at 
Map of 15 E Cabrillo Blvd
remaining
coastal sand dunes open to Off-Highway
Vehicles formerly known as Pismo Beach.
There are about 3,500 acres in the SVRA,
with 2,000 set aside as buffer/preserve.
The prevailing winds that blow in from the
ocean push sand particles up into wave-like
crests that run north-south creating the
perfect off-road adventure.
