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Dedicated to the study, exploration, and appreciation of natural history in the Santa Ynez Valley region.


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  • Saturday, March 2: Lichens: a Talk and Walk at Sedgwick Reserve

    Lecture/Field Trip with Rikke Næsborg Saturday, March 2, 2024, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. UC Sedgwick Reserve, Tipton House Participation is limited to 20. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. February 2 for members and February 24 for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/693-5683. A recording of the …

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  • Wednesday, March 6: Annual Members’ Meeting

    Annual Members’ Meeting preceding the evening lecture This meeting took place Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Click this link for a recording of the Annual Members’ Meeting. Immediately preceding Dr. Bell’s Zoom presentation this evening, the Annual Members’ Meeting will be held at 6:45 p.m. to …

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  • Wednesday, March 6: Central California’s Amphibians and Reptiles: Diversity and Beauty

    Free Zoom presentation with Dr. Rayna Bell This webinar took place Wednesday, March 6, 2024. View the recording of the webinar at this link: Central California’s Amphibians and Reptiles Reptiles and amphibians are often overlooked as part of our local wildlife, but they are a …

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  • Wednesday, March 13: Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals and People in North America

    Free Zoom presentation and book promotion with Dr. Dan Flores Wednesday, March 13, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Register in advance for this webinar by clicking this link: Wild New World After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. A …

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  • Saturday, March 16 Pop-Up: Birding the UC Sedgwick Reserve

    Members-Only Field trip with Tim Matthews and Peter Schneekloth Saturday, March 16, 8:30 to 11:00 A.M. Participation is limited to 20, and open to SYVNHS members only. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24 at syvnhs@syvnature.org or (805) 693-5683. Members $10 / Children $5 Please note: …

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  • Sunday, April 21: Figueroa Mountain Spring Wildflowers

    Field trip with John Evarts and Margie Popper Sunday, April 21, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 20. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on March 22 for members and on April 1 for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10 …

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  • Saturday, May 11: Burton Mesa ~  Maritime Chaparral and Birding Exploration

    Field Trip with Tim Matthews Saturday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participation limited to 20. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on April 13 for members and on April 23 for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10 / Nonmembers $25 / Children …

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  • Friday, May 17: The Secret Lives of Snakes

    Free lecture and book promotion with Dr. Emily Taylor This is a live and Zoom presentation. Co-sponsored by UC Sedgwick Reserve Friday, May 17, 2024, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. UC Sedgwick Reserve, Tipton House Join us before the lecture for a bring-your-own picnic. Note: Gates …

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  • Thursday, June 20: Summer Solstice Mindful Yoga / Nature Walk

    Field trip with Laurie Burnaby and Marion Schlinger Thursday, June 20, 2024, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Participation limited to 20.  No prior yoga experience necessary. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on May 23 for members and June 6 for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/693-5683. Members …

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  • Pop-Ups! Good reasons to check back in.

    The Society sometimes has events “pop up” on short notice, without time to be included in the newsletter. We’ll post these events on the website and email notice to our members and friends. (“Friends” are nonmembers who’ve signed up for our newsletter. Check the banner …

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