Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society

Dedicated to the study, exploration, and appreciation of natural history in the Santa Ynez Valley region.
Whittier fire regrowth BBaker
Whittier fire regrowth
Bryant Baker 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
Bullock's oriole
Bullock's oriole
Rick Skillin 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

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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Programs Coming Soon

Beauty in the Burn: Fire Ecology at Sedgwick Reserve

Saturday, April 5

Field Trip with Bryant Baker, Co-sponsored by UC Sedgwick Reserve
Join us for a unique opportunity to experience a land recovering from wildfire alongside a local expert on post-fire regrowth, Bryant Baker, Director of Conservation and Research for Los Padres ForestWatch. This hike will take us into the heart of Sedgwick Reserve, which was burned in the July 2024 Lake Fire. Bryant will teach us about the

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Spring Birding Along Quiota Creek

Saturday, April 19

Field trip with Rebecca Coulter
Rebecca will share a favorite location for birders on this field trip. We will wander along Refugio Road as it follows Quiota Creek, which is always a joy of spring birding in the Santa Ynez Valley. We will spend a couple of hours along this quiet stretch of road, looking for and listening to the signs of migrants as they arrive on breeding grounds or stop over

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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 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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