Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society

Dedicated to the study, exploration, and appreciation of natural history in the Santa Ynez Valley region.
Bullock's oriole
Bullock's oriole
Rick Skillin photo
Two-spot octopus
Two-spot octopus
Richard Salas photo
Mating mosquitos
Mating mosquitos
Craig Montell photo
Oak Woodland JEvarts
Santa Ynez Valley oak woodland
John Evarts photo
Toyon resprouting
Toyon resprouting five months after fire
Bryant Baker photo
California Sea lion
California Sea lion
Richard Salas photo
Refugio Road
Refugio Road near Quiota Creek
John Evarts photo
Ash-throated flycatcher
Ash-throated flycatcher perched in a valley oak
Nikki Evans photo
Whittier fire regrowth BBaker
Whittier fire regrowth
Bryant Baker photo

Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society

~ Celebrating our 25th Year! ~

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Launching the Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society

 

Fall 2024 Programs

Winter/Spring 2025 Programs

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Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society 25th Anniversary Celebration

Natural history walks, tours, and outdoor activities for all ages

Saturday, April 26

Free to members and the public UC Sedgwick Reserve The Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society will celebrate its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, April 26 at UC Sedgwick Reserve from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of outdoor activities, including a variety of natural history hikes, a nature walk for all ages, a tour of the Reserve’s Field Station, and opportunities for nature journaling. A visual retrospective of our 25 years of

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The Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society is a member-supported nonprofit organization providing environmental education through free or low-fee public lectures, field trips, and workshops in the Santa Ynez Valley region. We believe that experiencing and understanding the natural world leads to greater appreciation, knowledge, and conservation of biodiversity.

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The Natural History Society is almost entirely funded by membership dues. By joining, you help support natural history education and awareness of the Santa Ynez Valley.
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The Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society is almost entirely funded by membership dues. By joining, you help support natural history education and awareness of the Santa Ynez Valley.

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