UCSB Adventure Programs

UCSB Department of Recreation’s Adventure Programs is proud to collaborate with the 24th Annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival presented by Arc'teryx. Join them virtually from February 19-28 to enjoy 50+ films (including 3 feature films), 3 interactive workshops, 3 engaging panel discussions. Discover new documentaries about climbing, snowsports, the environment, mountain culture, adventure, and more! The program is live at vimff.org, with tickets available to purchase at tickets.vimff.org/UCSB. Link in our bio! #UCSBrec #inspiredbyvimff

Nature Awareness Series Free for everyone! | How to Sleep Warm in a Tent! Tuesdays | 8 8:30 pm | Feb 2 ... Hosted by Kirsten Cook How to Sleep Warm in a Tent-- The purpose of this workshop is to give some tips and tricks to keep people from getting cold while backpacking or camping. We'll talk about what to wear, what kinds of gear to bring, how to eat, bathing habits, and more! Join us for free, weekly on Zoom, for these informative 30 minute nature presentations! Remember Tuesdays! Join us live, Feb 2nd @8 pm! For more details and how to register for the free zoom link, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=906724 Learn natural history and eco-friendly ethics! UCSB Adventure Programs is very proud to offer a place-based Zoom-workshop series by our own staff naturalist, Kirsten Cook, designed to promote nature awareness, develop healthy outdoor ethics and increase knowledge about local ecosystems within our community.

Nature Awareness Series! Free for everyone! | The Benefits of Native and Drought Resistant Gardening! Tuesdays | 8 8:30 pm | Jan 19 ... Hosted by Kirsten Cook The Benefits of Native and Drought Resistant Gardening-- Learn more about the hows and whys of native and drought resistant gardening! We will discuss the benefits to native animals, the natural ecosystem, and the gardener, as well as the consequences of other kinds of gardening and give you some tips and relevant plants. Join us for free, weekly on Zoom, for these informative 30 minute nature presentations! Remember Tuesdays! Join us today, Jan 19th @8 pm! For more details and how to register for the free zoom link, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=906451 Learn natural history and eco-friendly ethics! UCSB Adventure Programs is very proud to offer a place-based Zoom-workshop series by our own staff naturalist, Kirsten Cook, designed to promote nature awareness, develop healthy outdoor ethics and increase knowledge about local ecosystems within our community.

Outdoor Learning Experience Series presents Joshua Tree National Park History of Rock Climbing! Free! | Wednesday @ 12 noon | Jan 13 | 45-60 minutes... Live Presentation with Joshua Tree National Park Climbing Expert Bill Bjornstad! Join Adventure Programs for a presentation and discussion featuring Joshua Tree National Park from the comfort of your own couch. The official Joshua Tree Climbing expert will share some fun facts about the history of rock climbing in the Park, share some beta on routes and tips, and have an interactive discussion on current climbing topics. Interactive zoom presentation and Q/A format. Join us for free, live on Zoom, for these fun interactive tours! Remember - Wednesday, January 13th @ 12 noon! For more details and how to register, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=906470 UC Santa Barbara Department of Recreation's Adventure Programs is stoked to offer Outdoor Learning Experience virtual workshops presented by one of our staff in an online format for the UCSB community.

Nature Awareness Series! Free for everyone! | Seaside Foraging! Tuesdays | 8 8:30 pm | Jan 12 ... Hosted by Kirsten Cook Seaside Foraging-- The purpose of this workshop is to open up a whole new perspective on foraging for food. It will provide advice on sustainable ocean foraging, information on what seaweeds on the beach are edible and how to identify them, how to follow local rules and regulations for collection, and more! Join us for free, weekly on Zoom, for these informative 30 minute nature presentations! Remember Tuesdays! Join us today, Jan 12th @8 pm! For more details and how to register for the free zoom link, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=906446 Learn natural history and eco-friendly ethics! UCSB Adventure Programs is very proud to offer a place-based Zoom-workshop series by our own staff naturalist, Kirsten Cook, designed to promote nature awareness, develop healthy outdoor ethics and increase knowledge about local ecosystems within our community.

Outdoor Learning Experience Series Virtual Channel Islands National Park Tour - Island Foxes! Live Tour with the National Park Specialist Monique Navarro - 30-40 minutes Free! | Thursday @ 11:00 am | Oct 29th | ... Join Adventure Programs for a 30 minute Ranger Specialist Talk from the comfort of your own couch. Learn about the endemic Island Foxes which made the Channel Islands their home. Drop in to join whenever you want, and stay for as long as you’d like. No boat tickets needed! Save the date and register on Shoreline for updates and reminders! Interactive zoom presentation and Q/A format. Join us for free, live on Zoom, for these fun 30-40 minute interactive tours! Remember - Thursday, October 29th @11 am! For more details and how to register, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=848983 UC Santa Barbara Department of Recreation's Adventure Programs is stoked to offer Outdoor Learning Experience virtual workshops presented by one of our staff in an online format for the UCSB community.

Interested in getting on the ropes outside, and tired of setting up top-ropes at the Playground? Join us Tuesday October 27th 5-7pm for an Introduction to Outdoor Sport Climbing! This class will teach you about what gear and techniques you will need to get started sport climbing and expand your climbing potential. Participants that are familiar with top-roping and belaying will benefit the most from joining this class, but no experience is necessary! Register on shoreline at... the link below! http://cglink.me/r837946 See more

Nature Awareness and Eco-Adventure Education Series! Free for everyone! | A lesson in homeopathy: Why you should make your own teas! Friday | 12 12:45 pm | Nov 6... Hosted by Kirsten Cook A lesson in homeopathy: Why you should make your own teas-- This purpose of this workshop is to make people more aware of the herbs around them, and how they can be used for personal health, refreshment, falling asleep, reducing stress, etc. It will also provide more information on prepackaged teas, and why they may not be the best for some people. Join us for free, weekly on Zoom, for these informative 45 minute nature presentations! Remember - Friday, Nov 6th @12 noon! For more details and how to register for the free zoom link, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=872791 Learn natural history and eco-friendly ethics! UCSB Adventure Programs is very proud to offer a place-based Zoom-workshop series by our own staff naturalist, Kirsten Cook, designed to promote nature awareness, develop healthy outdoor ethics and increase knowledge about local ecosystems within our community.

Nature Awareness and Eco-Adventure Education Series! Free for everyone! | Pee, Poo and Periods in the Outdoors! Friday | 12 12:45 pm | Oct 30 ... Hosted by Kirsten Cook Pee, Poo and Periods in the outdoors-- The purpose of this workshop is to learn more about how to stay healthy and care for oneself in the outdoors, as well as how to help others out. This workshop is for anyone of any sex or gender, because even if you don't have a vagina, you might know someone who does! Join us for free, weekly on Zoom, for these informative 45 minute nature presentations! Remember - Friday, October 30th @12 noon! For more details and how to register for the free zoom link, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=849150 Learn natural history and eco-friendly ethics! UCSB Adventure Programs is very proud to offer a place-based Zoom-workshop series by our own staff naturalist, Kirsten Cook, designed to promote nature awareness, develop healthy outdoor ethics and increase knowledge about local ecosystems within our community.

Weather and Forecasting for the Outdoor Adventurer! Learn about local Santa Barbara marine weather, interpret forecasts, and apply these skills for outdoor adventures! Fee: Free for Everyone! ... Wednesday | 5:30 pm | Oct 28th Live Zoom Workshop 45-60 minutes UCSB Adventure Programs is happy to offer an interactive, live zoom workshop series by our own staff guide and kayak instructor Dustin Harris designed to provide an overview of local Santa Barbara marine weather patterns, give a basis in how to read and interpret forecasts, then apply these skills to risk management and decision-making as an outdoor guide or program leader. Join us monthly on Zoom for these informative 45-60 minute interactive presentations! Remember! This Wednesday, October 28th @5:30pm PST! For more details and how to register, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=849127

Interested in getting on the ropes outside, and tired of setting up top-ropes at the Playground? Join us Tuesday October 27th 5-7pm for an Introduction to Outdoor Sport Climbing! This class will teach you about what gear and techniques you will need to get started sport climbing and expand your climbing potential. Participants that are familiar with top-roping and belaying will benefit the most from joining this class, but no experience is necessary! Register on shoreline at... the link below! http://cglink.me/r837946 See more

Feeling a little antsy from being stuck inside so much? Join us for Climbing Conditioning every Tuesday at 2:30pm! Register on shoreline at the link below! http://cglink.me/r844889

From the general inquiries of beginners to the highly specific anchor building questions of experts, our campus climbing expert has got you covered! Log on for Mason Bouchet's Climbing Office Hours Thursdays from 10-11:30am! Register on Shoreline at the link below! http://cglink.me/r844911

Leave No Trace Trainer Online Course Become a Leave No Trace Online Trainer!!! Free for UCSB students / $65 for all others | Mon/Wed @ 3-5:00 pm | Nov 2-23 ... Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Learn to practice and be certified to teach outdoor wilderness ethics!!! For more details and how to register, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=869555 Register by Oct 30th @5pm UCSB Adventure Programs is proud to offer Leave No Trace Trainer online courses taught by one of our Master Educators. This 16-hour online course has been reformatted to include interactive live Zoom meetings and instruction. It will consist of "pre-Zoom" participant assignments and preparation followed by online presentations and class discussion. Our goal is for participants to finish the course feeling confident in their abilities to minimize outdoor impacts and pass those skills on to others.

Leave No Trace Awareness Workshops! Principle 3 - Dispose of Waste Properly! Free! | Monday @ 4:00 pm | Oct 26th Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics... Learn outdoor wilderness ethics! Created for students and staff, perfect for groups or orgs, ideal for every outdoor enthusiast, an awareness workshop is both entertaining and educational. 45-60 minutes including presentation, discussion and Q&A! Join us for free, weekly on Zoom, for these valuable 45-60 minute interactive workshops! Remember - next Monday, October 26th @4 pm! For more details and how to register, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=849027 UC Santa Barbara Department of Recreation's Adventure Programs is proud to offer Leave No Trace Awareness 7 Principles online workshops presented by one of our student staff trainers in an online format for the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.

Interested in learning about rockclimbing, or just want to know what all the hype is about? Join us Wednesday, October 21st at Noon, for an Introduction to Climbing for Beginners! In this class you will learn everything you need to know to get you started on the wall! We will cover the different types of climbing, climbing gear, and how to get started in the gym or online with us!... Click the following link to register for this free zoom class via shoreline!! http://cglink.me/r837853

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in the Outdoors! Creating social justice awareness for inclusion and diversity in our outdoor spaces! Monday | 12:00 pm | Oct 26 | Workshop 2 - Equity... Workshop 2 (Equity): This workshop will focus on the E in JEDI, Equity. Here we’ll focus on recognizing the advantages and disadvantages of race, class, sex, ability, etc and how this affects people in outdoor recreation. To discuss this topic, we hope to invite individuals to discuss their experiences in the outdoors in a safe and inviting space. Join us bi-weekly on Zoom for these important 30-45 minute interactive talks! For more details and how to register, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=849125 UCSB Adventure Programs is very proud to offer an ongoing series of Zoom discussions by our student staff guides and leaders to raise awareness for and curate conversation on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in relation to outdoor recreation.

Nature Awareness and Eco-Adventure Education Series! Free for everyone! | Outdoor Recreation in Bear Country! Friday | 12 12:45 pm | Oct 23 ... Hosted by Kirsten Cook Outdoor Recreation in Bear Country-- The purpose of this workshop is to help people be more aware of bears and how to interact with them in a way that does not end up harming themselves or the bears. We will discuss Leave No Trace in bear country, personal safety and risk management, and more! Join us for free, weekly on Zoom, for these informative 45 minute nature presentations! Remember - Friday, October 23rd @12 noon! For more details and how to register for the free zoom link, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=849104 Learn natural history and eco-friendly ethics! UCSB Adventure Programs is very proud to offer a place-based Zoom-workshop series by our own staff naturalist, Kirsten Cook, designed to promote nature awareness, develop healthy outdoor ethics and increase knowledge about local ecosystems within our community.

Outdoor Learning Experience Series Joshua Tree National Park Tour! Free! | Thursday @ 4:00 pm | Oct 22nd | Live Tour with a Joshua Tree National Park Ranger - 30-40 minutes... Join Adventure Programs for a 30 minute Ranger Talk featuring Joshua Tree National Park from the comfort of your own couch. National Park Rangers will share some fun facts about the natural history, human history, plants, animals, geography, and geology plus some options for exploring the islands in person. Interactive zoom presentation and Q/A format. Join us for free, live on Zoom, for these fun 30-40 minute interactive tours! Remember - Thursday, October 22nd @4 pm! For more details and how to register, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=848840 UC Santa Barbara Department of Recreation's Adventure Programs is stoked to offer Outdoor Learning Experience virtual workshops presented by one of our staff in an online format for the UCSB community.

Outdoor Learning Experience Series Local Farmers Market Virtual Guide Free! | Tuesday @ 12 noon | Oct 27th | Discover this healthy local option of farm to table!... Join us as we explore the wonderful edible world of the Santa Barbara area Farmer's Markets. There are so many local fresh open air produce markets in town that you need to get yourselves to at least one per week! 45-60 minutes including presentation, discussion and Q&A. Join us for free, live on Zoom, for these fun 45-60 minute interactive workshops! Remember - Tuesday, October 27th @ noon! PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE TO TUESDAY OCT 27th!!! For more details and how to register, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=848698 UC Santa Barbara Department of Recreation's Adventure Programs is stoked to offer Outdoor Learning Experience virtual workshops presented by one of our staff in an online format for the UCSB community.

Nature Awareness and Eco-Adventure Education Series! Free for everyone! | Friday | 12 12:45 pm | Oct 16 | Chumash Ethnobotany... Hosted by Kirsten Cook Learn natural history and eco-friendly ethics! Chumash EthnobotanyThe purpose of this workshop is to increase awareness of how the native Chumash people interacted with and used plants in the Santa Barbara area. Join us for free, weekly on Zoom, for these informative 45 minute nature presentations! Remember - Friday, October 16th @12 noon! For more details and how to register for the free zoom link, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=848817

Outdoor Learning Experience Series! For the Birds! PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE: Thursday Oct 15th @ noon - Thank you!!!... Free! | Thursday @ noon | Oct 15th | Intro to Birding Identification! Come join us this fall for an introductory online bird identification workshop for beginners to learn more about birds, create bird enthusiast connections and inspire amateur birders in their local backyards, neighborhoods, and/or any accessible outdoor environments. For more details and how to register, look for our event on UCSB Shoreline: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/Recreation/rsvp_boot?id=844261 UC Santa Barbara Department of Recreation's Adventure Programs is stoked to offer Outdoor Learning Experience virtual workshops presented by one of our staff in an online format for the UCSB community.