Learning Among the Oaks
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“I have learned that being an Oak Ambassador means more than just knowing about animals, oaks, rocks and other parts of nature. It means being responsible, respectful, and helpful to nature and teaching others to do the same.”
—- Boone, 5th grade Oak Ambassador
About Learning Among the Oaks
What LATO has been up to
I have learned to love nature, to be one with nature, and to value nature.
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Our Partners & Supporters
San Luis Obispo County Fish and Game Fines Committee
Rod Hoadley ~ Peak Racks
Marguerite Costigan and Terry Sanville
Ann Robinson
Brisco Foundation
Joan Collier
Barlow Family Foundation
Randy and Sally Knight
Christine Harvey
Mankins Foundation
Marney and Roger Briggs
James F. Maino and Lisa Kilburn
Warren and Carol Sinsheimer
DeVos Family Foundation
Cal Poly Biological Sciences Department
Central Coast Women’s League
Want to help out with our school hikes and other family-friendly nature activities? Our annual hike volunteer training is in a week!
Can’t make it? Or just seeing this message post-event? We’re happy to set up a makeup training session with you. Contact us at lato@lcslo.org with any questions.
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Moth night was a blast! We were delighted to host three entomologists and a local botanist/photographer who generously shared their equipment and knowledge with the 35 lucky kids and family members who snagged spots to attend.
The diverse woodlands and lakeside ecosystems of our Santa Rita Ranch conservation property did not disappoint! We saw a whole variety of insects along with the moths we were seeking, including bats, the resident eagles, a bobcat, two species of owls, and many more.
We can’t wait to do it again next year as part of International Moth Week. More pictures, stats, and moth ids coming soon!
National Moth Week
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See you on Wednesday for World Snake Day!
5-7 pm at the Octagon Barn in San Luis Obispo.
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It's just one week until our annual World Snake Day celebration! We are so excited to host World Snake Day 2026 at a new location and with additional organizational partners and activities. This event is open to snake-curious community members of all ages and will be held at the Octagon Barn in San Luis Obispo from 5-7pm on Wednesday July 15th.
Meet friendly live snakes from CalPoly's Physiological Ecology of Reptiles Lab students, try your hand at snake trivia hosted by the Oak Ambassadors, watch a live rattlesnake demonstration by Dr. Emily Taylor, learn about rattlesnake relocation by Central Coast Snake Services, and much more!
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Hey Live Oakies! Did you miss the friendly snakes today? They will be back tomorrow with a new slithery friend!
Activities like guess the scat and trivia 10-5
Reptile Romp (come by to sign up) 11 am
Meet the critters 12:30-2
Creek Exploration 3pm
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This spring we were able to host eight classes of north county students for Learning Among the Oaks classoom lessons and hikes thanks to generous support from JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery! We learned all about the biodiversity found in California's oak woodlands and even met some special live animal ambassadors shared by our partner organization Pacific Wildlife Care. We are grateful for these partnerships in service of youth and families here in San Luis Obispo County!
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