About
Santa Clara River Preserve Guided Youth & Family Programs includes guided nature hikes, monthly bilingual bird walks, and monthly community volunteer days. The bird walks are led by Alexander Vaca from the Ventura County Resource Conservation District, and the guided nature hikes are led by professional naturalist and educator Amy Davis.
Programs
- Guided Nature Hikes — Monthly · The Nature Conservancy’s Santa Clara River and Coast Project hosts monthly guided nature hikes along the Santa Clara River. These hikes are led by professional naturalist and educator Amy Davis.
- Monthly Bilingual Bird Walks — All ages welcome; youth require adult supervision (18+) · Every 1st Saturday of the month, 10am-12pm
- Monthly Community Volunteer Days — Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 and over. · Recurring every 3rd Sunday of the month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- General schedule: Monthly guided nature hikes; monthly bilingual bird walks; recurring every 3rd Sunday of the month volunteer days.
- Facility hours: The preserve is open free to the public 7 days a week from dawn to dusk.
About the provider
The preserve is open free to the public 7 days a week from dawn to dusk. It also provides access for outdoor education, community gatherings, wildlife viewing and hiking, and it lists volunteer days and group or school field trips.
The preserve is open and free to the public 7 days a week from dawn to dusk. The preserve will be subject to closure after rain events. Check TNC's website and social media for closures. All ages welcome for bird walks; youth require adult supervision (18+). Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 and over for volunteer days.
Last updated August 21, 2026.
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