Santa Cruz Island Day Trip: Fraser Point

Details:

The Garden invites you to join us for a rare opportunity to visit the west end of Santa Cruz Island at Fraser Point, one of the most beautiful and least accessible areas of the Channel Islands. This special day trip is seldom offered to the public and provides an unforgettable chance to experience the island’s wild landscapes and rich plant diversity alongside Garden experts.

Participants can expect sweeping coastal views and exceptional native flora, including goldfields (Lasthenia gracilis), Santa Cruz Island liveforever (Dudleya nesiotica), succulent lupine (Lupinus succulentus), San Miguel locoweed (Astragalus miguelensis), checker bloom (Sidalcea malviflora), and many more. This is a unique opportunity to explore a remarkable place and deepen your connection to California’s Channel Islands.

This incredible day trip will be led by rare plant conservation scientist at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Isabela Lima Borges, Ph.D.

All ages are welcome, however, participants should be in good physical condition. Guests will land at Forney’s Cove via a skiff landing. We highly recommend that participants wear good hiking shoes and a hat and bring sunscreen/sunblock. Guests are advised to prepare to get wet and should bring extra clothing. There are no facilities at this location, therefore guests must bring water and food with them for their time on the island. Additional information with directions to the harbor and travel preparation will be sent to registered guests via email.

Pricing:

Garden Members: $185

General Public: $200

About the Instructors:

As the rare plant conservation scientist at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Isabela Lima Borges, Ph.D., works to understand and conserve California’s rare plants. She earned her doctorate in integrative biology from Michigan State University, working at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. Prior to that, Isabela studied the ecology and evolution of a diverse array of organisms, doing fieldwork in Brazil, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Canada, and various locations in the U.S. Isabela is interested in how rare plants interact with their environments, and passionate about integrating research and conservation action. 

Questions?

If you have questions about the classes or need assistance with registration, please contact registrations@sbbotanicgarden.org or 805-682-4726, ext. 102