Tag: National Public Lands Day

Gifford Fire Closure Revision & LPFA Fall Trailworkin’

It’s a great time of year for early morning hiking at higher elevations. From up on Pine Mountain…. Gifford Fire Closure Order Revised With the Gifford Fire holding at 131,614 acres and 97% containment, the

Even More LPFA Fall Events!

LPFA has a few more awesome projects this month in need of a few more awesome volunteers. From Manzana Schoolhouse to Santa Barbara Canyon and on to Agua Blanca, we’ve got options quite literally across the

LPFA National Public Lands Day(s)!

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is Saturday, September 28th this year. To celebrate, LPFA is holding not one, not two, but SIX PROJECTS across the Forest to support our Public Lands here in the Los

LPFA Hiring & Fall Volunteer Opportunities

How cool were all those amazing clouds this past week? Photo Ron ‘always in the’ Noe. Hello Friends,  It sure has been hot this past week or so. Hopefully, despite the heat, you’ve been able

Let’s GO Los Padres! National Public Lands Day

Hello Friends, Slowly but surely, thanks to continued efforts from the Forest Service and partner organizations like the LPFA, additional storm-damaged trails and roads are being reopened across the Los Padres Forest. The Forest Service

Los Padres Reopening & LPFA Job Openings

FOREST REOPENS Effective tonight (9/22, 11:59pm) the fire related Emergency Closure Order will expire and the Los Padres NF will reopen.  GREAT NEWS! We’re sure many of us will be sprinting out as soon as

Los Padres Closure Extended

Hello Friends, In case you hadn’t heard, the Los Padres Forest has extended its fire-related closure through 11:59pm on September 22. While most of the forests across California have reopened, the LP is one of five forests which

RIP Madulce and D13 Kick Off

Hello Friends, 20 years ago today (Oct 11, 1999) the Madulce Cabin was tragically burned to the ground as a result of either an accidental burning or arson (click here for more of the history). 

La Brea Decision, Volunteer Projects and is Fall Here?

Howdy Friends, It may not feel like it, especially right now with our recent stack of hot days but there is a subtle change occurring in the forest right now indicating that FALL IS COMING. 

National Public Lands Day! NOT TOO LATE…..

Getting Pumped for National Public Lands Day! NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY TOMORROW – SATURDAY – SEPT 22 It’s not too late!  Last reminder!  2018 marks the 25th anniversary of National Public Lands Day! NPLD is