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Little Coreopsis Hill Hike🌻

🗓️May, 23 2026 at 9 am | Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake Parking Lot If you love California native plants, mark your calendars for our community hike to "Little Coreopsis Hill" with docent Ray Segovia. This is a strenuous hike focused on the areas of the giant coreopsis and other coastal dune plants. Come explore […]

Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge Hike

February 25, 2026

The Dunes Center is teaming up with California Native Plant Society and Westin Namanny from The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo to bring our community on an adventure through the Wildlife Refuge! We will explore rare native plants, discuss restoration efforts in the dunes, and enjoy the beauty of this natural area with permission […]

Chumash Shell Midden ~ Community Hike

November 14, 2025

Join us as we hike through the dunes to the site of the ancient Chumash Shell Midden. The shell midden's are evidence of native habitation and we'll explore the areas where villages were thought to be. Led by our loyal docent Ray Segovia, learn about the amazing history of the Chumash while enjoying the wonder […]

Docent-led hike at Black Lake

Join the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center for a Guided Hike with Docent Ray Segovia! 🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 29th, 2026 🕘 Time: 9:00am 📍 Location: Black Lake, 1156 Mesa View Dr, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 🚪 Gates will be opened for ample parking. In collaboration with The Land Conservancy, explore the breathtaking Black Lake Ecological Area […]

Point Sal Docent-Led Community Hike

Point Sal is part of the ancestral territory of the Chumash people and holds great historical and cultural significance. The Point Sal State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) proposal is co-sponsored by the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, and seeks to enhance Tribal co-stewardship. The Dunes Center is working in collaboration with the Natural Resource Defense Council […]

Summer Community Bird Hike at Oso Flaco Lake 🐦

Community Bird Hike at Oso Flaco Lake 📅 Saturday, June 14, 2025🕗 8:00 AM | 🥾 ~3 miles | ⏳ ~3 hours Mark your calendars for what should be a great bird hike at Oso Flaco Lake at 8:00 a.m. on June 14, 2025. This 3-mile and approximately 3-hour hike will take us from the […]

🪻Wildflower Hike

🥾Wildflower Hike at Oso Flaco Lake🪻 Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM- 12:00 AM Location: Oso Flaco Lake Trailhead Join us for a colorful morning exploring the blooming wonders of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes on a Wildflower Hike at Oso Flaco Lake! This special outing will be led by botanist Mark Skinner, who […]

🌻Coreopsis Hill-Wildflower Hike with CNPS

Community Hike to Coreopsis Hill 🌻 📅 Saturday, March 21 2026🕘 Meet at 9:00 AM at Wildlife Refuge (details below) The Dunes Center is teaming up with California Native Plant Society to deliver an unforgettable adventure in our dunes. Step into spring with us for a rare and unforgettable guided hike to Coreopsis Hill—a visually […]

🌊 Mussel Rock Community Hike

February 11, 2025

Explore Mussel Rock with Us! Join the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center for a breathtaking Community Hike to Mussel Rock on Saturday, July 25th! This scenic trail will take us along the rugged coastline, where we'll enjoy stunning ocean views, discover local wildlife, and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts. To savor this late morning hike best, pack […]

🎞️Huell Howser Community Hike 🎥

December 30, 2024

🌿 Walk in the Footsteps of Huell Howser! 🌊 Join the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center on Saturday, January 18th, at 9 a.m. for a special hike at Oso Flaco Lake, following the path Huell Howser took while filming one of his beloved episodes of California’s Gold. 🌟 This 3-mile walk along the picturesque boardwalk to the Pacific Ocean will showcase […]

Bird Hike Led by John Deacon, Ornithologist | Oso Flaco Lake: 12.21.24

December 3, 2024

Join us for a winter bird hike at Oso Flaco Lake at 8:00AM on December 21, 2024. This 3-mile and 2-3 hour hike will take us from the parking lot out to the ocean. Don’t be intimidated by the distance of this hike. If you only want to do a 1 or 2-mile hike, or […]

Myrtle Pond at the Wildlife Refuge ~ FREE Community Hike

September 20, 2024

Join us for an adventure to Myrtle Pond Wildlife Refuge on our community hike! Led by our loyal docent Ray Segovia, you'll learn about this beautiful area's history, native flora and fauna, and connect with your community and the land we live on. Join us on this family-friendly experience and discover the beauty of the […]

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