Stewardship Travel is your getaway to 'Ah-Ha' moments on vacation through activities and charitable donation opportunities that protect wildlife, habitat, and cultural heritage sites.

Acquiring property for public access and open space is only the beginning of saving land for future generations. Some conserved lands are closed to the public to preserve them. It is the belief of Friends of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, that by remaining open to the public, the Preserve can serve as the much-needed connection to nature that we all crave. But keeping the Ranch open and in a natural state means taking care of the land and its few improvements. No funds were given with the purchase of the preserve for maintenance, so volunteers are key to getting this work done.

Restoration activities and locations vary from month to month. The biggest job is to remove invasive, non-native plants so that the native vegetation can thrive and be enjoyed. Removing invasive plants makes room for wildflowers to return from dormant seeds still in the soil. A thriving native habitat provides better forage and shelter for wildlife, so in addition to more wildflowers visitors get to see more wildlife too.

Monthly volunteer workdays vary from plant restoration to trail maintenance and are held on the third Saturday of each month, from 9am to noon. You can also participate in mustard, radish and thistle removal efforts, which are held almost every Wednesday from 8am to 10am. Enjoy good exercise and great scenery while doing good work. The project and meeting place for both opportunities are announced by e-mail prior to each workday. Sign up by calling (805) 927-2856 or email ffrpcambria@sbcglobal.net.

The annual Cambria Art & Wine Festival will be held January 24-26, 2020. This three day celebration of fine wines and art on California's Central Coast features a Kickoff Party seated five-course dinner with wine pairing, a two-day art show and wine tasting, plus many off-site activities including an art auction and additional wine tastings throughout the villages. The seaside artist colony of Cambria hosts this event to showcase both art and the spectacular vineyards of Cambria, Paso Robles and the Central Coast. The event benefit the Cambria Chamber of Commerce and Allied Arts Association.

Tickets and more information available at www.cambriaartwine.com