BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hearts for Sight Foundation - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hearts for Sight Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://heartsforsightfoundation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hearts for Sight Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016 DTSTAMP:20260522T000333 CREATED:20230127T023441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T092307Z UID:4042-1697328000-1697414399@heartsforsightfoundation.org SUMMARY:State Parks Hike-Topanga Canyon State Park DESCRIPTION:Hike With Us at Topanga Canyon Trippet Ranch\nWhen: Sunday\, October 15\, 2023Where: 20828 Entrada Rd\, Topanga\, CA 90290 \nJoin Hearts For Sight (HFS) along with our partners Sierra Club (SC) and Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) for an exciting expedition in Topanga Canyon Trippet Ranch! Nestled in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains\, Topanga Canyon stands as one of the most picturesque hiking destinations in Los Angeles. Trippet Ranch\, our starting point\, is a well-frequented entry to the trails in this breathtaking locale. We’re thrilled to embark on this adventure on Sunday\, October 15\, just as the fall season begins to embrace the landscape. \nTopanga Canyon boasts a diverse array of flora\, including oak trees\, California bay laurel\, sage\, lupine\, and many more. Steeped in history\, this region was once home to the Chumash/Tongva Indigenous people\, later inhabited by Spanish missionaries\, Spanish ranchers\, and early American ranchers. Today\, it belongs to the State of California\, inviting everyone to savor its natural beauty. Our hike will span approximately 3-4 miles\, providing ample opportunities to soak in the scenery before pausing at benches for a well-deserved lunch\, fostering camaraderie. While the initial ascent and descent present a hill climbing that could pose a challenge\, particularly for individuals with knee or foot concerns. The descent down this hill will also require caution. However\, the remainder of the hike offers a mostly level terrain. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hearts For Sight (HFS) is arranging transportation via bus from two designated pickup locations. Due to limited seating availability\, we kindly request RSVPs for seat reservations\, which will be honored on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nThe initial bus pickup will occur at 8:00 AM at Live Oak Park in Temple City. Subsequently\, the bus will make a second stop at Balboa Sports Complex in Encino at 9:00 AM. From there\, we’ll journey to Topanga Canyon State Park. The return trip is scheduled to arrive back in Encino at 3:00 PM and Temple City at 4:00 PM. Specific addresses for the pickup locations will be provided upon RSVP. For participants with their own means of transportation\, you may opt to meet us directly at Topanga using the address provided above \n \n  \nHearts For Sight’s hiking events consistently require the valuable assistance of sighted guide volunteers. As the interest in our hikes for the visually impaired continues to grow\, so does our need for dedicated sighted guides. We encourage you to help us spread the word\, as our aim is to provide every visually impaired person (VIP) with their own guide. Previous guiding experience is not necessary. For a brief guide on sight-guiding\, please click on this link. \nTopanga Canyon State Park (California Parks Funded)\nVolunteers and Sighted Guides Needed! Interests for the HFS hiking trips continue to increase\, so our need for volunteers / sighted guides also increase. No experience needed. As long as you also have a love for nature and an interest in helping\, we would love to have you join us. We can provide training\, or please click on the link below for a brief volunteer / guide guideline. \nPlease email or call HFS staff if interested.\nAdditional information will be provided as the date gets closer. Please email or call HFS staff if interested. \n \n Volunteer as a Sighted Guide Here\n \n \n \n \n \n If you wish to volunteer as a sighted guide or would like to RSVP for our event\, please reach out to Racquel Decipeda via email at hearts4sight@gmail.com or by phone at 818-457-1482. \nWe eagerly anticipate your participation and look forward to embarking on another enriching adventure at Topanga Canyon’s Trippet Ranch with you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topanga Canyon State Park (California Parks Funded)\nVolunteers and Sighted Guides Needed! Interests for the HFS hiking trips continue to increase\, so our need for volunteers / sighted guides also increase. No experience needed. As long as you also have a love for nature and an interest in helping\, we would love to have you join us. We can provide training\, or please click on the link below for a brief volunteer / guide guideline. \n  URL:https://heartsforsightfoundation.org/event/state-park-hike-oct-15-2023/ LOCATION:Topanga Canyon State Park\, Topanga\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Nature Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://heartsforsightfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/490A9C3E-0433-4BA8-BB1D-8DD5D7C52C7E_1_105_c.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR