20th Anniversary Celebration

449 San Ysidro Road,Montecito CA 93108

22 October, 2022

Description

Channel Islands Restoration invites you to join us at Manning Park in Montecito for this in-person community event to celebrate 20 years of environmental restoration and education! We'll have a selection of snacks; plus wine, soft drinks, beer, and good company to boot, including members of CIR's staff and Board of Directors. This fun-filled afternoon is a small way for us to say thank you for your support over the last 20 year! As a community oriented nonprofit, we recognize your generous contributions that allow us to protect habitat along the Central Coast and on the Channel Islands. Our 20th Anniversary Celebration is free for CIR members & volunteers! Not a CIR member but want to become one for our 20th Anniversary Celebration? Sign up for a membership through our website OR make a minimum $40 donation when you register for the picnic on Eventbrite, and we will count your contribution toward your membership, benefits, and future events. For more information on our CIR membership benefits, visit our website today. If you have any questions regarding our event or membership, contact [email protected] About Our Kayak Auction As part of our celebration we'll conclude our silent kayak auction at 4 pm, featuring the chance to win a one-of-a-kind, hand-made, wooden kayak. Built by a professional boatbuilder, the kayak utilizes red and white cedar, and is accented with walnut, mahogany, and purple heart. The frameless construction is covered with a 4oz fiberglass cloth with West Systems epoxy. Don't miss out on your chance to win this amazing item for friends and family. Make your bid here! Spin The Foothill Wheel of Species! Discover your species! Spin the amazing San Marcos Foothills Wheel of Species during our event to find your perfect pairing with some of the incredibly diverse species that make their home on the San Marcos Foothills. Are you a Purple Needlegrass, Cedar Waxwing, or Mountain Lion? California Whiptail, Mourning Cloak Butterfly, or California Blackberry? Discover your species during our 20th Anniversary Celebration in Montecito next weekend! We look forward to seeing you in Montecito! This scenic park offers a serene setting for an afternoon picnic with plenty of shaded seating. It is conveniently located close to Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. Manning Park was formally an estate that was donated to Santa Barbara County in 1935 and is now free for public use and recreation. The park also features horseshoe pits, public restrooms, and parking on-site!