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Santa Margarita Events Calendar

All Special Events, Program Activities, dates and times are subject to change. If you are interested in staging a special event or activity at Santa Margarita Lake please contact our Park Ranger staff at (805) 788-2410.

Last update: February 1, 2012

FEBRUARY
2012
Program / Activity
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SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m. Info: www.slorowingclub.com

1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Ranger Led Hike 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Sunday
2/12
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Beginning Birding Walk 10-11:30 a.m. Join Ranger Chuck on an easy walk along the lake shore and learn about the diverse bird life in the park. Meet at the park amphitheater and bring your own binoculars. Rain cancels.

Sunday
2/19
Special Events  
 
   
MARCH
2012
Program / Activity  
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SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m. Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Ranger Led Hike 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal   life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Sunday
3/4
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Trail Work Day Sponsored by Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers, CCCMB. Meet at White Oak day use area. More information at cccmb.org or ask park staff for details.

Sunday
3/11
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Ranger Led Hike 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal   life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Sunday
3/18
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Beginning Birding Walk 10-11:30 a.m. Join Ranger Chuck on an easy walk along the lake shore and learn about the diverse bird life in the park. Meet at the park amphitheater and bring your own binoculars. Rain cancels.

Sunday
3/25
Special Events
Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. There is a $9 gate entrance fee into the park. Severe weather cancels.
Sponsored by the SLO County Optimists and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415
TBA
     
APRIL
2012
Program / Activity
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SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Ranger Led Hike 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal   life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Sunday
4/15
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Beginning Birding Walk 10-11:30 a.m. Join Ranger Chuck on an easy walk along the lake shore and learn about the diverse bird life in the park. Meet at the park amphitheater and bring your own binoculars. Rain cancels.

Sunday
4/22
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Ranger Led Hike 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal   life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Sunday
4/29
Special Events
Central Coast Adventure Camp
Are you interested in Adventure Racing? This weekend you have a chance to see what it's all about. Workshops with skilled instructors will show you what it's all about!
Info: Yishai Horowitz (805) 720-1245, yishaih@gmail.com
http://www.ccadventure.com/arcamp/

TBA

   
MAY
2012
Program / Activity
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SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Guided Kayak Tour 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bring your own kayak and PFD and join Ranger Chuck on this easy paddle exploring the many coves and canyons of the lake. Meet at the White Oak launch ramp. Bring water and snacks.

Sunday
5/6
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Evening Ranger Talk 8:15 p.m.Meet at park amphitheater.

Saturday
5/26
Special Events
Jamboree
Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. There is a $9 gate entrance fee into the park. Severe weather cancels.
Sponsored by the SLO County Optimists and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415
TBA

Central Coast Adventure Challenge Dawn to Dusk race info: www.ccadventure.com

Saturday
5/12

   
JUNE
2012
Program / Activity
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SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Ranger Led Hike 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Saturday
6/2
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Evening Ranger Talk 8:15 p.m.Meet at park amphitheater.

Saturday
6/9, 6/23
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Ranger Led Night Hike 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Meet at park amphitheater. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes.

Saturday
6/30
Special Events
   
JULY
2012
Program / Activity
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SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m. Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Evening Ranger Talk 8:15 p.m.Meet at park amphitheater.

Saturday
7/14, 7/28
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Ranger Led Night Hike 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Meet at park amphitheater. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes.

Saturday
7/21
Special Events
Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. There is a $9 gate entrance fee into the park. Severe weather cancels.
Sponsored by the SLO County Optimists and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415
Saturday
7/7
     
AUGUST
2012
Program / Activity
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SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m. Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Ranger Led Hike 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Saturday
8/4
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Evening Ranger Talk 8:15 p.m.Meet at park amphitheater.

Saturday
8/11, 8/25
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Ranger Led Night Hike 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Meet at park amphitheater. Bring a flashlight and wear sturdy shoes.

Saturday
8/18
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Ranger Led Hike 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn about the parks plant and animal life on this guided hike on one of the trails. Meet at park amphitheater. Easy to moderate hike. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Sunday
8/26
Special Events  
 
   
SEPTEMBER
2012
Program / Activity  
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SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Evening Ranger Talk 8:15 p.m.Meet at park amphitheater.

Saturday
9/1
Special Events  
Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. There is a $9 gate entrance fee into the park. Severe weather cancels.
Sponsored by the SLO County Optimists and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415
Saturday
9/8
   
OCTOBER
2012
Program / Activity
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SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events  
 
   
NOVEMBER
2012
Program / Activity  
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SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events  
   
   
DECEMBER
2012
Program / Activity
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SLO Rowing Club
Come join the SLO Rowing Club as they show you the great sport of rowing. Classes offer basic water safety and skills as well as focusing on individual and team rowing. Open to anyone wanting to learn how to row. Meet at the boat house near the main launch ramp at 9:00 a.m.
Info: www.slorowingclub.com
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events  
 

Santa Margarita Lake Recreation and Natural Area
4695 Santa Margarita Lake Road
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(P) 805.788.2397

Email us at
SLOParks@co.slo.ca.us

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