www.countyofsb.org/parks
Organization Type:
Government
Mission:
To provide for the health, inspiration and education of the residents and visitors of Santa Barbara County by preserving the county’s most valued natural and cultural resources, and by providing opportunities for passive recreational experiences.
Objectives:
• To protect the natural and cultural resources of the Santa Barbara County Park System unimpaired for present and future generations.
• To develop and maintain facilities and programs designed to provide recreational and cultural experiences for County Park visitors.
Contact:
Brian Roney, Interim Parks Director
Santa Barbara County Parks Department
610 Mission Canyon Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: (805) 568-2461
Fax: (805) 568-2459
Contact@sbparks.org
Geographical Focus:
Local
Counties Served:
Santa Barbara
Activities:
Education, Recycling, Enforcement, Policy, Conservation, Recreation, Restoration, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention
Topic:
Wetlands, Cultural History, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Open Ocean/Oceanography
Educational Resources:
Maps, Guided Walks, Nature Trails, Brochures, Exhibits/Display, Website
Speaker/Lecture Series:
Cachuma Lake Nature Center Naturalist provides lectures and speaker on request.
Education Programs:
• Cachuma Lake Nature Cruise (2 hr.)
• Cachuma Lake Nature Center Nature Walk
• Cachuma Lake Nature Center
• Cachuma Lake Naturalist-Fireside School Programs
• School Visitation
Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public
Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 100—large groups are split into groups of 50 and sent to different venues
Other Languages:
Cachuma Lake Nature Center: walks-cruise-programs are available in Spanish.
The website: (www.sbparks.org) is available in six (6) languages: Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, English
Volunteer Opportunities
