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Friends of the Santa Clara River (FSCR) is committed to working for the health and conservation of the river and the Santa Clara River Watershed. Formed in 1993, FSCR has been a vital part of the work to protect the river from human impacts such as pollution and native riparian biodiversity loss. Through advocacy, education, and conservation we team with communities and researchers to maintain the work for a healthy future for the entire river in both Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Learn more about the river and its 1116 sq mile watershed on the About Us Page.
Hedrick Ranch Nature Area
Hedrick Ranch Nature Area Hedrick Ranch Nature Area is a wildlife habitat preserve, originally established in 1997, the first land to be protected along the Santa Clara River for the goal of a restored riparian corridor with healthy native wildlife habitat. FSCR has been the original steward for HRNA for nearly 30 years. The preserve is home to three endangered bird species and critical habitat for local native flora and fauna Event Information Friends of the Santa Clara…
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Sespe Cienega Ethnobotany Trail
The Sespe Cienega Interpretive Trail has been a community led project since 2017, when it was first established with a donation from the large restoration work being done behind the hatchery. Since that starting point, FSCR has partnered with many volunteers to keep growing the trail. Ventura County Resource Conservation District supported it with a…
Read more…Dig In! Community and Climate Change
Dig In! features an Oxnard College student’s journey with the local environmental movement, including a volunteer restoration day with faculty at the Santa Clara River. The 8.5 minute movie from Friends of the Santa Clara River debuted at Oxnard College’s OC Live!. The event featured a panel and audience discussion.
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Coastal Cleanup Day 2024
California Coastal Cleanup Day 2024 was a big success! Friends of the Santa Clara River hosted a cleanup on the Fillmore Bike Path along Sespe Creek. Thanks to the Lions Club of Fillmore and everyone who came out to help,…
A Restoration Field Technician’s Guide to the Santa Clara River and Watershed
In March 2023, FSCR hosted a one day workshop for field technicians working on riparian restoration in the Santa Clara River. The workshop was an immersive program in Spanish and English with presenters from The Nature Conservancy, the Bear Circle,…
Special Earth Week Film Screenings & Panel at Oxnard College
Event Information: This special Earth Week event will screen the film Kiss the Ground, which investigates agriculture’s role in solving our climate crises. It will be followed by a short inspirational film Dig In! Community and Climate Change, featuring Friends of…
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Note: Our postal address has changed to P.O. Box 7713, Ventura, CA 93006.
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