RANGELAND AGRICULTURAL CONSERVANCY · VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
Protecting Ventura’s Working Hillsides for Land, Wildlife, and Community
WHAT WE DO
Our Programs
Healthy hillsides take steady, hands-on care, season after season. Our programs put that care to work, bringing back native oak woodlands, using grazing to keep the grasslands in balance, while giving people a place to heal and reconnect with the land.
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Conservation Grazing
Working with livestock helps us care for the land. Carefully managed grazing helps us restore native plants, increase soil organic matter, and reduce fire fuels.
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Oak Woodland Restoration
We’re restoring and caring for native oak woodlands in Barlow Canyon to strengthen native habitat, improve ecological resilience, and protect the landscapes.
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Equine Therapy Center
Take part in the process as we develop a ground-based, equine therapy assisted programs for veterans, first responders, and those in need of special care.
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Native Plant Nursery
Our native plant program will help to provide locally appropriate plants for habitat restoration, stewardship projects, and the long-term health of the land.
CONSERVATION
Healthy Land Keeps Ventura Resilient
Rangeland Agricultural Conservancy protects and restores the hillsides above Ventura, where grazing cattle, native wildlife, and open trails share the same ground. We're building a future where all three thrive together.
EXPLORE
Connecting Our Community
Walk the trails, learn how the hillsides work, and meet the neighbors who care for them. Our events open the land to everyone, with guided hikes to the Two Trees, field trips for local students, and special events throughout the year.
FEATURED · EVERY 3RD SATURDAY
Two Trees Guided Hike
A community hike through Barlow Canyon Ranch to the Two Trees. Enjoy sweeping views, learn about the land, and discover the conservation work taking place across the property.
OUR STORY
The Two Trees
High above Ventura, the Two Trees have become a familiar symbol of home. Their story is about landscape, community, and the lasting connection between Ventura and the land that surrounds it.
Discover the history of the Two Trees and the landscape RAC is working to care for.
GET INVOLVED
Love for the land, calls for action
Volunteer with RAC to restore habitat, maintain trails, and care for Barlow Canyon alongside other members of the community. Whether you have a few hours or want to get involved regularly, there’s a place for you here.
SUPPORT
Help Keep Our Landscape Thriving
Every restored habitat, community hike, educational experience, and acre cared for is made possible by people who believe Ventura’s landscapes are worth protecting. Your gift helps RAC care for the land today and build a stronger future for Ventura County.