Projects
Through the generosity of donors, volunteers, and members, Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (FFRP) is able to carry out its mission to protect and sustain the natural beauty of the Ranch for everyone to enjoy. Some of the key projects FFRP undertakes include partnering with the Cambria Community Services District to maintain and expand trails for improved accessibility; building, installing, and maintaining donor benches; planting native plants and trees while removing invasive species to restore habitats; hosting the annual Cambria Wildflower Show; organizing monthly docent-led walks; and participating in local committees and organizations.
LOVE THE RANCH? hELP IT THRIVE THROUGH HANDS-ON Stewardship
Every Wednesday morning at 9 AM, a small crew of volunteers pulls South African ice plant and other invasive weeds from the Ranch’s bluffs to give native plants like the seaside daisy room to come back. No experience is needed, and you can join for a single morning or every week.
MONTEREY PINE FOREST
Restoration Planting
Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) is native to only three sites in coastal Califonria and two small islands off Baja. Stewardship of this rare species is a priority for Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Since the early 2000s, Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve volunteers have planted thousand of Monterey pines, all grown from locally sourced seed.
You can see the expansion of the forest over time here.
2026 Forest Health Project
Through the generous support of CAL FIRE, Cambria benefited from a San Luis Obispo Fire Safe Council (SLO FSC) project to improve the health and fire resilience of the local Monterey pine forest, including 62 acres of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. The project started on September 1, 2026, and concluded on October 1.
Read more about the forest project here.
Linking Boardwalk
One of our proudest achievements was designing and constructing an accessible boardwalk linking the Bluff and Marine Terrace Trails. This significant project was completed and dedicated in October 2024.
Learn about dedicating a plaque on the boardwalk.
You can support the Ranch and help FFRP continue its important work by donating, volunteering, and becoming a member today. Your support ensures that the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve will be preserved for future generations.