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SMALL WILDERNESS AREA PRESERVATION (SWAP) invites volunteers to help with erosion and weed control in the Elfin Forest and host events. Next work-day will be July 4 from 9-noon. Info: 528-0392.

LOPEZ LAKE July 4: Smokey Bear visits the Lopez Lake Campfire Show, 8:30pm, July 5: Owl Call night hike, 8:30pm, July 7: Moonlit horseback ride, 7:30pm, July 7: Movie night at Lopez Lake, 8:30pm, July 8: Native plants and their uses guided nature walk, 9:15am. 6800 Lopez Lake Drive. Info: 473-7182 or 788-2381.

SUNSET DUNES HIKE will be held at the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge on, July 8 from 6:30pm to sunset. This family-focused hike will explore one to two miles of back dunes in the wildlife refuge. 2799 Oso Flaco Lake Road. Info: 343-9151 or fws.gov/hoppermountain.

BIKE HAPPENING takes place first Thurs. of the month at 9:30pm starting at the Mission in SLO. Info and themes: bikehappening.org.

BIKE KITCHEN meets from 10-3pm at Mitchell Park in SLO on the first and third Sun. of each month. Fix your bike, attend a clinic, or donate parts. Info: 540-8566 or sous-chefs@slobikekitchen.org.

CAYUCOS LAND CONSERVANCY Info: 995-0910 or cayucoslandconservancy.org.

ECOSLO offers hikes and trail work parties. Info: ecoslo.org or 544-1777.

CENTRAL COAST CONCERNED MOUNTAIN BIKERS EVENTS Info: 547-9025 or cccmb.org.

CENTRAL COAST NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION offers presentations and more. 772-2694 or morrobaymuseum.org.

EL CHORRO REGIONAL PARK OUTDOOR DISCOVERIES. Info: 788-2386.

GREENSPACE CREEKSIDE RESERVE is located at 2264 Center St. in Cambria. Info: 927-2866 or greenspacecambria.org.

PIEDRAS BLANCAS LIGHT STATION TOURS on Tues., Thurs. and Sat. Meet at the former Piedras Blancas Motel, 1 1/2 miles north of the lighthouse at 9:45am. Charge ranges from $5-$10 (free for under 5 years).  Info or reservations: PiedrasBlancasTours@gmail.com or 927-7361.

POLE CATS leads local Sierra Club day hikes and models effective techniques for using trekking poles. Hikes take place on alternate Sun. at 10am. Info: polecatleader@gmail.com or 458-5575.

SHERWOOD FOREST in Paso Robles. Enjoy this beautiful play area at Scott St. and Creston Road Info: 237-3988.

SLO RANGER LED HIKES AND TRAIL WORK DAYS Workdays at 9am. Info: 781-7300 or slocity.org/parksandrecreation.

VINEYARD DOG PARK is located on Vineyard Drive in Templeton, 
1.5 miles west of the 101 Freeway. Info: 239-4437.