The Monarchs are Back!!!

A Picture Perfect Day in Santa Barbara
and The Goleta Valley

After a wonderful traditional

Dutch pancake brunch

we decided

to go for a walk....

husband and son on the trail to the Ellwood Monarch Preserve

best time to see the clusters of Monarchs is mid-day

we were a bit late

(picture from Ellwood Website)

....to see the Monarchs who

are wintering in the Ellwood Grove



Our Son, visiting from Montana

was aching for a hike in the sunshine

and a peek at the Ocean...

all available at the Ellwood Grove....

there were many people of all

ages with the same idea....

a wonderful afternoon surrounded with

the gorgeous gifts Mother Nature bestowed on our

lucky Community!

Ellwood Grove is located at the north westerly end of

Hollister Avenue, just before the Sandpiper Golf Course.

Parking is free and plenty. 

Weekends there are Docents at the site to explain

the mystery and wonder of these gorgeous

insects.

Wear comfortable walking shoes, a jacket and bring

your camera!