SANTA BARBARA
URBAN CREEKS COLLECTIVE
Volunteer Planting Day with Channel Islands Restoration: ‘Al-Tipašumawiš Ethnobotany Garden
Sat, Jan 24
|Santa Barbara
Join CIR to help plant nearly 700 native plants at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve and bring ‘al-tipašumawiš—meaning “one at peace”—to life. All ages welcome; great for families, students, and service groups. No experience needed—training and leadership provided.
Time & Location
Jan 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Santa Barbara, 1155 Via Gaitero, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
About the event
"9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us to help plant nearly 700 native plants at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve and bring ‘al-tipašumawiš—meaning “one at peace”—to life. Conceived by Chumash elder Ernestine Ignacio De Soto, this ethnobotanical garden will be a living tribute that teaches visitors about the plants the Chumash people have used for generations for food, medicine, and fiber.
All ages welcome; great for families, students, and service groups. No experience needed—training and leadership provided.
This collaborative effort supports our local environment, and we encourage everyone to participate. No prior experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. We will provide all the necessary tools and equipment, but we recommend bringing water, sunscreen, and a hat.
We look forward to seeing you at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve for this exciting and meaningful event.
Encompassing 301 acres, the San Marcos Foothills Preserve offers extraordinary views of the Santa Ynez…