Volunteer Saturday, May 30 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Spring is the perfect time to get outside, connect with nature, and make a meaningful impact close to home. The City of Goleta, Ellwood Friends, and the Santa Barbara Bucket Read on! »
Have you had a chance to watch the City’s short film Ellwood Mesa: Beyond the Bluffs? We are incredibly fortunate to have more than 200 acres of open space along the coast right here in our backyard. This is the Read on! »
Plant, Learn, and Restore Habitat in a Treasured Local Open Space The City of Goleta, Ellwood Friends, and the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade invite community members of all ages to join volunteer days at Ellwood Mesa Open Space & Butterfly Read on! »
It’s been a busy year at Ellwood Mesa, check out all that has been going on: We haven’t yet seen high numbers of monarchs in Ellwood this year, but we are celebrating the success of multiple projects that will contribute Read on! »
Short Film Shows at 6:00 p.m. at Camino Real Cinemas in Goleta If you missed the premiere of the short film Ellwood Mesa: Beyond the Bluffs at the Wild and Free Film Festival in Goleta on November 16, 2025, or Read on! »
Community Invited to Join Habitat Restoration Efforts Butterfly season is starting at Ellwood Mesa, and the City of Goleta, Ellwood Friends, and the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade are inviting residents of all ages to help restore and protect their winter Read on! »
Sunday, November 16th at First Time Film Festival in Goleta; Short Film to Be Shown During 2:00 p.m. CA Stories Block The City of Goleta is proud to premiere a new short film, Ellwood Mesa: Beyond the Bluffs, that will Read on! »
Monthly Volunteer Opportunities through December Help welcome back the monarchs to Ellwood Mesa! Community members are invited to come plant trees and native plants that will provide food and shelter for overwintering monarch butterflies. The first Saturday volunteer day of Read on! »
Monthly Opportunities Beginning Saturday, August 30 Help welcome the monarchs back to Ellwood Mesa! We’re calling on community volunteers to plant trees and native plants that will provide food and shelter for overwintering monarch butterflies. Join us on August 30 Read on! »
More than 300 Ellwood Mesa Enthusiasts Gathered for Joyous Occasion There was something for everyone at the memorable 20-year Anniversary for the Sperling Preserve at Ellwood Mesa held this past Saturday, May 17, 2025. More than 300 people turned out Read on! »
