The Land Conservancy of SLO County Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County for Santa Rita Ranch Hike for Mentored Children

SAN LUIS OBISPOBig Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County is thrilled to bring a special hike of Santa Rita Ranch to volunteer mentors and their mentees, in partnership with The Land Conservancy of SLO County.

A special benefit of being a volunteer mentor and mentored child with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the event will be held in May – a private hike around the beautiful rolling hills of the ranch. The attendees – volunteer mentors (“Bigs”) and their mentees (“Littles”) and the Littles’ families – will then enjoy a lunch with a beautiful view of the lake.

This event is sponsored by the SLO County Board of Supervisors and The Land Conservancy of SLO County.

This event is an example of the many benefits of mentorships with Big Brothers Big Sisters’ programs. Having access to special outings, like this special hike, is one of the reasons children who are mentored are statistically more likely to graduate from high school, attend college or trade school, and have positive relationships with their community.

Executive Director, Stacy Salame, said, “this event is an exclusive opportunity for our volunteer mentors and the mentored children in our programs to get outside for a hike in the fresh air, which is great for their hearts and muscles. Plus, being outdoors can help reduce stress, improve their mood, and feel a sense of community.”

About Santa Rita Ranch and the Land Conservancy of SLO County — The Land Conservancy of SLO County works to protect and restore natural resources, such as natural areas and drinking water, and has permanently conserved over 38,000 acres in the county. They provide limited, guided hikes of Santa Rita Ranch, a working cattle ranch acquired in 2020. The pristine 1,715-acre ranch hosts a beautiful assortment of plants and wildlife, complete with one of the largest privately-owned lakes in SLO County.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County — Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive and enduring relationships between mentors and young people. Through the power of mentorship, they inspire and ignite the potential within each child, contributing to the development of strong, thriving communities.