Wild Wellness Hike With Pride

Available to people arriving at either 10am, 10:30am or 11:00 am, hikers begin at designated location in Aptos area and will be shuttled to and from the weelili onyenmak property. This event includes a free lunch and is appropriate for people and families of all ages who can comfortably walk 2-3 miles along uneven land and includes a lunch. Some , but not required. Registration required. Attendees will be sent further information prior to the hike (including shuttle location). Car pooling to the shuttle station is strongly encouraged.

Co-sponsored by Santa Cruz Pride, The Diversity Center and the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County.

LOCATION: Located in the forested hills near Rio Del Mar about one-half mile inland from La Selva Beach, the property now known as weelili onyenmak is one of only a few large land holdings in the northern range of Santa Cruz long-toed salamander habitat that hasn’t been subdivided. Acquired by the Land Trust in October 24, staff from the Land Trust have an engaging hiking experience planned for all.

About the Name
The Land Trust worked with the Amah Mutsun Tribe to name this property in the Mutsun language. In English, weelili onyenmak translates directly to salamander relatives, but it means our relatives, the salamanders. The Mutsun people see the protection of their four-legged, winged, finned, and plant kin as their sacred responsibility.

About the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County
The Land Trust is focused on preserving and maintaining large intact patches of habitat and the connections between them that are critical for all wildlife. The Santa Cruz long-toed salamander habitat conservation initiative is part of the Land Trust’s 2023-2027 Conservation Roadmap and vision of a future in which the fantastic diversity of lands that define and connect people to the Santa Cruz County region—the wild and working forests, globally unique wildlife habitats, coastal landscape, and rich farming and ranching heritage—are cared for and preserved far into the future.

• To learn more or become a member, visit landtrustsantacruz.org.

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Aptos, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Aptos.