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Even More LPFA Fall Events! October 1, 2024
LPFA National Public Lands Day(s)! September 24, 2024
LPFA Hiring & Fall Volunteer Opportunities September 10, 2024
Lake Fire Closure Update August 30, 2024

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Los Padres Forest Association

Collaborating with the Los Padres Forest to provide volunteer trail maintenance support, community outreach projects and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Los Padres Forest Association is at Los Padres National Forest.

4 days ago

NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAYLast Saturday, September 28th was National Public Lands Day. To celebrate, LPFA led THREE projects across the Forest. Many thanks to those who joined us!First up, LPFA joined the @cityofsb to lead over 50 volunteers on several trail maintenance projects in Rattlesnake Canyon. The same day, LPFA led 11 volunteers in partnership with @rei and the Mount Pinos Ranger District to maintain 1.1 miles of Potrero John Trail in the Sespe Wilderness. And on Sunday, LPFA partnered with the Ojai Ranger District to remove downed trees from the Matilija Canyon Trail. What a great weekend to celebrate the Los Padres!And the party’s not over yet. We have an event on Saturday, October 12th to clean up Santa Paula Canyon, a trip to the Schoolhouse October 18-21, and our annual Used Gear Sale on October 13th to benefit our Trail Care Fund, a great way to support our trail work across the Forest. Check the bio or lpforest.org for the details!#nationalpubliclandsday #lpfa_trailvolunteers #lpfa_trailcarefund #trailstewardship #publiclands #npld #ojai #santabarabara #ventura #lpfa_usedgearsale #lospadresnationalforest ... See MoreSee Less

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Los Padres Forest Association

2 weeks ago

-LAKE FIRE TEMPORARY CLOSUREIn response to the unseasonably early storm activity this week, the Forest Service will be proactively closing roads in and adjacent to the Lake Fire. This is due to the risk of flash flooding and potential for debris flow. The roads closed include the following:- Figueroa Mountain Road- East Pinery Road- Catway / Zaca Peak / Zaca Ridge Roads- Sunset ValleyThe Forest Service is expecting that the roads will be reopened next week, assuming no damage occurs. Thanks everyone and be safe....#lospadresnationalforest #LakeFire #santabarbaracounty #DontShootTheMessenger #azonesouth #santaluciarangerdistrict #figueroamountain #nira #safetyfirst #temporaryclosure ... See MoreSee Less

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Los Padres Forest Association

2 weeks ago

USED GEAR SALE DONATIONSThe LPFA Used Gear Sale will be at Manning Park in Montecito on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13th from 11am to 1pm!!!!The Used Gear Sale features a variety of lightly used outdoor gear that is looking for a new home. We’ll have backpacks from Gossamer Gear, tents, sleeping bags, cookware, foot ware, and all the odds and ends to set you up for some great upcoming outdoor adventures!As always, if you have any lightly-loved gear that you aren’t using anymore, WE’D BE HAPPY TO TAKE IT OFF YOUR HANDS and see if we can find it a new home on October 13th. Email VOLUNTEER@LPForest.org to learn how to donate your gear to this great cause! All proceeds go to our Trail Care program which supports trail restoration efforts across the Los Padres National Forest.#lospadresnationalforest #backpacking#hiking #biking #camping #equestrian #lpfa_usedgearsale #lpfa_trailcarefund @gossamergear ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

MANZANA SCHOOLHOUSE VOLUNTEER WEEKENDCome join LPFA for a long weekend at the Manzana Schoolhouse from October 3 - 6!!!Last time we were at the Schoolhouse, we put on a new roof. This time we’ll be putting in some great trail work on the Hurricane Deck, Sisquoc River and Manzana Trails. Fall is a great time to be in this part of the Los Padres…leaves are beginning to turn, temperatures are cooling, and there’s still plenty of water in the Sisquoc to enjoy after a fun day of trail work.If you’re interested in joining for any length of time, check out our calendar on lpforest.org or in our bio for more info!#lospadresnationalforest #manzanaschoolhouse #sanrafaelwilderness #santabarbarabackcountry #santaynezbackcountry #lpfa_trailvolunteers #volunteerslivelonger#sisquocpoolparty2024 ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

LPFA IS HIRING!LPFA is looking for applicants for both our professional Trail Crew and an Information Specialist position!Our professional Trail Crew works year-round on both day projects and overnight hitches, mostly in Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties. It’s hard, physical, and rewarding work that will provide ample time outdoors in the Los Padres.The Information Specialist is a new position based at the Santa Barbara District Office to assist visitors with questions they may have about the forest. At the same time this position will have flexibility to help with a variety of ongoing LPFA projects. Descriptions and info for each position are posted in our bio, as well as on our website lpforest.org. If you’re interested in learning more, have any questions, or are ready to apply, email us at INFO@LPForest.org!#lospadresnationalforest #lpfa_trailcrew #santabarbaracounty #venturacounty #hiring #nowhiring #outdoorjobs #tagafriend ... See MoreSee Less

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