Friends of the Santa Clara River is a public interest organization formed in 1993. Since our inception, Friends has concentrated on a range of issues involving protection of the entire river in both Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. These efforts have included opposition to many large urban development projects involving intrusion into the river’s floodplain and channelization of the river.
What a bunch of heroes! From young to old, far and near, volunteers came to the Sespe Cienega Native Plant Trail to make it healthy and expanded on Saturday 10/12. Out with the castor bean, in with the mulch. Rocks were hauled in by hand to lay out a trail extension. “The appeal of this… Continue reading IF YOU BUILD IT THEY WILL COME!
Seeing is Believing Everyone got it. That a Santa Clara River Loop Trail, along the north and south banks between Hwy 101 and Rte 118, would make bike riding a thousand times easier and safer than what it is today. On Oct 5, about two dozen riders came along on a tour of what is… Continue reading Santa Clara River Loop Trail Bike Ride
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center’s Annual Open House drew hundreds of adults and children this May 11, 2019. Nestled in the San Gabriel Mountains along the Santa Clarita Valley’s southern boundary the public shared another wonderful day and enriching experience. As always, FSCR’s booth had large educational displays; including maps of the Santa Clara River… Continue reading Placerita Canyon Nature Center’s Annual Open House
River Cleanup and Hike 9-12 and Nearby Panera Bread Fund Raiser at The Collection, Oxnard Noon-8pm.
