Ap'anis
( Village )
Environmental Preservation • Cultural Revitalization • Public Education
The word "Apanish" spelled ('ap anis ) means "Village" in the Chumash Smuwic language
Re-establish and facilitate Chumash traditional villages , land preserves and introduce indigenous land stewardship programs along the Gaviota Coast.
Chumash Outbound Workshops for Spring & Summer 2022
Coming Soon Check back April 1st for New Workshop Classes, Schedules and Location
Royal Rancho Village
Summer Youth Program 2022
Reconnecting our youth with nature through indigenous wilderness skills and nature awareness activities.
Activities Include: Horseback Ridding, Archery, Material Cultural Arts, Chumash Games, Native Plant 101,
Chumash Welcome Songs and Storytelling
The presentations are design to be entertaining but more educational and life enriching we utilize our indigenous California traditions while integrating
science and social skills through earth safe activities.
Your children can spend time in nature learning about the native plants and animals of the Santa Barbara region, they will make material culture artworks from plant fibers along with archery and horseback riding.