• To Serra Cross Park at Grant Park ~ Gentler Intermediate

    Museum of Ventura County 100 East Main Street, Ventura, CA, US

    NOTE: We will meet at the Museum parking lot between Santa Clara and Main Street. It will be cool on Tuesday and this is an alternative hike for Tuesday where you can get some elevation. We will hike from the museum up to the cross and a few trails in the upper botanical garden, before […]

  • Emma Beach Bike Path walk/Hike (Costal Series 1)

    Ventura River Group Camp Park Access Rd, Ventura, CA 93001, Ventura, CA, US

    Tuesday morning at Emma Wood State Beach forecast is clear to mostly sunny skies with excellent walking conditions that hover around high 60s°F to middle 70s°F. I have planned a series of 4-5 hike/walk coastal bike path treks that include small “stepping out” excursions to the beach. The treks will be about 5-6 miles (out […]

  • Malibu Creek State Park – Fall Equinox Hike

    Las Virgenes Road & Park Entrance Road California, CA, US

    On Saturday, September 26, Malibu Creek State Park (MCSP) will be holding its 50th anniversary celebration. We will get a jump start on the celebration by doing a grand tour of the central/western part of the park. Our hike starts from MCSP's Lower/Main Trailhead parking lot. You will be entering the state park through the […]

  • Fifth Annual Native Plantpalooza & Ecofest – Conejo Open Space Foundation

    Conejo Creek North Park 1379 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Join your friends and neighbors for the fifth annual family-friendly Native Plantpalooza & Ecofest, sponsored by Conejo Open Space Foundation. Exhibitors, vendors, music, and food! Please do not register here - just show up!

 

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