SLO Nature Collective
Your local guide to nature walks, talks, volunteer opportunities and wild inspiration.
Bringing people and nature together on California’s Central Coast
We are a community project dedicated to helping San Luis Obispo residents and visitors connect more deeply with nature.
Our mission is simple: make it easy to find local nature events, hikes, workshops, and volunteer opportunities- all in one place.
If you love being outdoors and want to know more ways to get outside, on your own or with friends or kids, you'll find something here that inspires you to step outside and immerse in nature.
Nature Events
Explore the many ways to connect with nature and other nature lovers on the Central Coast.
Make a Difference
Meet local nature groups and find ways to volunteer, learn, and make a difference in your community.
Why Nature Matters
Spending time in nature isn’t just refreshing — it’s essential for our mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Discover how green and blue spaces reduce stress, boost mood, and inspire connection, and learn why fostering a love for the natural world helps protect it for generations to come.
Nature Resources
Explore tools that make it easy (and fun!) to connect with nature — apps for identifying species and finding trails, local meet up hiking groups and nature books!
Submit a Nature Event
It takes a village! There are so many wonderful local events happening every week. Help keep this calendar thriving by submitting events you know about!
Together, we can make it easier for everyone to connect, learn, volunteer, and explore along the Central Coast. 🌿
Join the Collective!
Join our nature community for a monthly newsletter to discover what’s happening in the great outdoors — and never miss an event again!
One email a month. No spam. Just nature.
Join the Collective for monthly newsletters and never miss another nature event!
