Healthy People Healthy Trails

Sierra Club Hike - Friday Mornings
2026-05-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-22 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-29 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SB Mission, Laguna & Los Olivos St, Santa Barbara, CA, SB Mission, Laguna & Los Olivos St, Santa Barbara, CA, CA, United States
We meet at the fountain in front of the mission at 9:30 AM in the morning for the morning hike. These hikes are on the front country trails behind Santa Barbara and Montecito. Dress appropriately with hiking boots, comfortable clothes and bring at least a liter of water in your backpack or fanny pack. Bring sunscreen and bug repellent when necessary.
The morning hike leaves at 9:30 AM SHARP and we get back between 11:30 AM and noon. There are no dogs allowed on the hikes for safety concerns. The hike is approximately 4 miles, 2 miles up and 2 miles back. These hikes are appropriate for beginners in good health. We will carpool to the hike from the mission. If you decide to ride with someone, please be kind enough to give the driver a dollar per person for their trouble and gas.
For more information, contact the leader Al Sladek at alsladek@gmail.com

Botanic Garden - Bird Walk @ Elings Park
2026-05-09 09:00 | Elings Park, Elings Park, United States
The Garden is hosting a yearlong series of free native plant meetups at Elings Park, offering creative, educational, and family-friendly experiences each month. Participants can enjoy activities ranging from plein air painting and meditative walks to birding, gardening, storytelling, and even biking and skating. You’ll also learn about our native plant restoration project at the Park. Registration is not available — simply arrive at the designated location on the day of the event.
Details:

What: Welcome peak migration season with a guided birding walk through Elings Park. Learn bird identification, birdsong basics, and local avian ecology while exploring restored habitat with experts.
Where: Meet at the top parking lot.
What to bring: Binoculars (loaners may be available), water, and sun protection.
Garden leaders: Scot Pipkin & Zach Phillips, Ph.D.

Location:
Elings Park – 1298 Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. The group will meet in varying locations for each meetup.
Please reference this map to guide you.
Thank you to our partners:
Boom Boom Bike Room | Elings Park | Latino Outdoors | PALMA Colectiva | Santa Barbara Public Library | S-C-A-P-E

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Nature Walks
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 | 1 Lakeview Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 1 Lakeview Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Reservations are required by calling (805) 688-4515.
First come, first served. Available for ages 3 and older. No pets, please. Free to campers or free with the $10 park entrance fee for day-use visitors. There are also miles of trails for self-guided hikes within the park. Trail maps are available at the Main Gate.
Private guided walks outside of these times are also available depending upon staff availability and have a $30 group fee.

City of Carpinteria - AgeWell Walking Club
2026-05-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA, 93103, United States
Meet, Greet & Move Your Feet!

The group meets on Tuesdays, 9 am at the Carpinteria Community Library.

For more information about the AgeWell program visit: https://carpinteriaca.gov/agewell/
Become an AgeWell member for free by signing up here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/agewell/become-a-member/

Bluffs to Backyards: Native Plant Walk
2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Sperling Preserve, 7729 Hollister Ave, Goleta, 93117, United States
Details
Join Ellwood Friends and Scot Pipkin from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for an inspiring walk through Ellwood Mesa to explore the beauty, resilience, and ecological benefits of native plants. Learn how the same species that thrive in our coastal open spaces can also bring life to your own garden—supporting pollinators, conserving water, and strengthening local ecosystems. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this walk will offer practical ideas for incorporating native plants into your landscape while deepening your connection to this special place.
Pricing:
This event is free; please RSVP to secure your spot.
https://sbbotanicgarden.org/classes-events/bluffs-to-backyards-native-plants-for-healthy-landscapes/
Location
Meet at the Sperling Preserve, 7729 Hollister Ave

Botanic Garden - Senior Day
2026-06-10 10:00 - 17:00 | 1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Fresh air, open space, and the quiet beauty of California’s native plants — free Senior Days are designed with you in mind. Guests 60 and older receive free admission on select days throughout the year, made possible by the continued generosity of Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.
It’s a chance to spend time outside, learn something new, and take in the changing seasons across the Garden’s living collection. Come for a walk, stay for the calm, and leave feeling refreshed.
Visit this page to make your reservation. A free senior ticket level will be available for each 2026 date in order to complete your reservation.
Remaining 2026 dates:

August 19, 2026
October 14, 2026
December 9, 2026

For the eighth year in a row, our generous sponsor, Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels, is providing six free admission days to seniors 60 years of age and better in 2026. These unique days often include programming just for seniors and their guests.
Location: Garden-wide Download Garden Map
For questions about Senior Day programming:
Please call 805-682-4726, ext. 138
Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Our Sponsor:

Since 1924 Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels have been helping Santa Barbara area families celebrate life. We hope you will celebrate these special days in the Garden with your own family and friends.” – Steve Gibson
