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  • October 2025

  • Sat 25

    Creeks-to-Coast Cleanup in Partnership with EcoSlo! pt. 2!

    Featured October 25, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Oso Flaco Lake 3041 Oso Flaco Lake Rd, Nipomo, United States

    We’re teaming up with our friends at EcoSlo again to continue the restoration of our beautiful Oso Flaco lake! If you missed our last clean up or if you’re missing the clean up join us on October 25th from 9am-12pm!

    As many of you know, The Dunes Center has so much love for the amazing landscapes of Oso Flaco Lake. With 5 different plant communities, this area creates unique habitat to numerous species that characterize our Guadalupe-Nipomo dunes. Being a host for this event is so special as we are able to give back some care and love to this area which has given our organization so much throughout the years. Join this incredible event, by registering below. If you would like more information about site locations, waivers for the event, or if you would like to be a sponsor for this event visit http://ecoslo.org/creeks-to-coast.

  • November 2025

  • Sun 9

    Afternoon with the Guadalupe-Social Club

    Featured November 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    The Guadalupe Social Club 945 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe, United States

    Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of refreshments, music, and even a raffle to support The Dunes Center's education programming, We are collaborating with our friends at the Guadalupe Social Club to enjoy our community while investing in the legacy of Guadalupe's future generations. Upon entry there will be a suggested $5.00 donation as well as other opportunities to contribute to Guadalupe kids' quality science education!

    Free – $5
  • December 2025

  • Sat 6

    Day in the Park! Sustainability Community Fair

    Featured December 6, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
    Leroy Park 4689 11th Street, Guadalupe, CA, United States

    You're Invited! Day in the Park: Sustainability Community Fair Come celebrate Guadalupe! Enjoy free food, lively music, and fun activities for kids, all while connecting with neighbors and discovering resources […]

    Free
  • Sat 13

    Myrtle Pond at the Wildlife Refuge ~ FREE Community Hike

    Featured December 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Oso Flaco Lake 3041 Oso Flaco Lake Rd, Nipomo, United States

    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 […]

  • January 2026

  • Sat 10

    Chumash Shell Midden ~ Community Hike

    Featured January 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Rancho Guadalupe Beach 6350 W Main St, Guadalupe, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • February 2026

  • Sat 28

    Point Sal Docent-Led Community Hike

    Featured February 28 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Point Sal Brown Rd and Point Sal Rd, Guadalupe, CA, United States

      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 […]

  • March 2026

  • Sat 7

    Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge Hike

    Featured March 7 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Wildlife Refuge and Beigle road, 2763 Oso Flaco Lake Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, CA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 14

    Family Beach Day 🏖️

    Featured March 14 @ 8:45 am - 3:00 pm

    Family Beach Day at Hollister Ranch We’re excited to invite you to a special family day at the beautiful Hollister Ranch! This beach is opening its doors for Dunes Center friends, […]

    Free
  • Sat 21

    🌻Coreopsis Hill-Wildflower Hike with CNPS

    Featured March 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Wildlife Refuge and Beigle road, 2763 Oso Flaco Lake Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, CA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 28

    Wine Not? Support K-12 STEM Education

    Featured March 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Riverbench Winery 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd, Santa Maria, United States

      Enjoy the beautiful Riverbench Winery while supporting science education! With your registration you'll savor complimentary wine and automatic entry in our raffle for amazing prizes, gift baskets, and more! […]

  • Sun 29

    Community Tidepool School

    Featured March 29 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center 1065 Guadalupe Street, Guadalupe, CA, United States

    🐠Join us for a free guided exploration of the tidepools and a beach walk in the Hollister Ranch Preserve. Docents will guide small groups through the tidepools and provide a […]

    Free
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