Goleta Butterfly Grove

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We are sad to have to inform you, that as a result of the findings of a tree health assessment, many of the trails on Ellwood Mesa have been closed. The Ellwood Main Monarch Aggregation Site (aka Goleta Butterfly Grove) and other Monarch Butterfly aggregation areas on the Ellwood Mesa will remain closed indefinitely. It is not safe for individuals to enter many of the trails on Ellwood Mesa and the Monarch Butterfly aggregation sites due to the fall risk of dead and dying trees. Several trails to the beach remain open. Check our website for updates on access and trail maps.We are sad to have to inform you, that as a result of the findings of a tree health assessment, many of the trails on Ellwood Mesa have been closed. The Ellwood Main Monarch Aggregation Site (aka Goleta Butterfly Grove) and other Monarch Butterfly aggregation areas on the Ellwood Mesa will remain closed indefinitely. It is not safe for individuals to enter many of the trails on Ellwood Mesa and the Monarch Butterfly aggregation sites due to the fall risk of dead and dying trees. Several trails to the beach remain open. Check our website for updates on access and trail maps.