Working alongside 5 land trust partners, Sage has designed, built and continues to maintain over 20 miles of introductory level trails to encourage outdoor recreation for all abilities.

Sage works alongside over a dozen nonprofit and land managing partners to ensure nature access is available to all. Our projects include over 5500 acres of publicly accessible land and trails in neighborhoods considered economically disadvantaged. This work provides the framework for a better quality of life for all.

Alongside our partner Ventura Land Trust, Sage has worked to open up 13 miles of trails on 2000 acres of previously private land adjacent to downtown Ventura. This trailhead offers nature access within walking distance of 300,000 individuals. Within this open space and trails project, Sage has worked to bring in partners and foster native plant restoration to bring back oak groves and sage grasslands impacted during the Thomas Fire.

Total invested into the community: $800,000

Working with the Elings Park Foundation, Sage has maintained, improved, and expanded the network of trails on this 200 acre parcel in the heart of Santa Barbara to be welcoming to families, hikers, runners, bikers, and dogs. In this work Sage has fostered native plant restoration, youth clinics, and after school programs.

Total Invested: $250,000

Within the Santa Ynez Valley, alongside Lake Cachuma, this property covers several hundred acres from lake front to the Santa Ynez ridge. In partnership with Rancho Alegre, Outdoor School, and the County of Santa Barbara, Sage has constructed 8 miles of trail and brought 200 youth to the property, with plans for a public opening and school program in Spring 2022.

Total investment: $200,000

Ojai lies at the intersection of agriculture, natural beauty, and tourism. It’s population is made up of many walks of life across the socioeconomic spectrum, whereas the tourism crowd tends to come from the LA basin, increasing outdoor user ship by magnitudes. In partnership with Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, Sage has performed environmental analysis, restoration, and community engagement across 15 miles of trail. Sage currently fosters 100+ youth in stewardship of trails in the area.