Tag: Santa Paula Canyon

LPFA Spring Volunteering & Forest 411

Most of the high elevation LP got snow last week, some places more than others. A light dusting near San Rafael Mountain…. photo, JasonnB Hello Friends, We’re calling it — spring has SPRUNG! And LPFA

LPFA Used Gear Sale, Call for Photos & October Projects

The LPFA Trail Crew, supported by Montecito Trails Foundation, put the finishing touches on the San Ysidro Trail in September. The trail is now OPEN after almost 3 years of being closed due to storm damage in January

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

LPFA Summer Updates and Volunteering!

There sure are a lot of wild oats in the meadows this summer. Don’t forget your gaiters…. Hi Friends,  It’s been a busy summer here on the Los Padres. The heat puts a damper on

Santa Paula Canyon Cleanup Fund

LPFA needs help raising $1000 to remove trash and graffiti from Santa Paula Canyon! These funds will offset the costs of trash cans, paint and clean up supplies (paint sprayers, batteries, trash bags, grabbers, gloves etc). This

Los Padres Fire Restrictions, Trail Updates and Forest Protections

There’s plenty of places to explore once the heat sets in! Head up high, know your water sources (check HLP), and follow the weather closely to find a cool window for a summer trip in

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

7 Minute Stories, Kendra and Much Much More Los Padres Goodness…

Hello Friends, On Thursday, LPFA hosted Seven Minute Storytelling! This was our first virtual Zoom event and based on how all things COVID are trending at the moment, it’ll probably not be our last – it

Pine Mountain Trail Work & Los Padres Updates Galore

Hello Friends, Amidst all the recent cancellations and tribulations, we wanted to share a story of success and accomplishment.  Did you know that there are only two designated National Recreation Trails (NRT) within the Los

Los Padres Updates, News, Pine Mountain and Much More…..

The Los Padres Forest Association stands with the collective effort to change the inequalities that persist across our country and the world.  We believe racism has no place in nature, within the forest, on the