Saturday, January 29: The Monterey Formation at Gaviota Beach East
Field trip with Sabina Thomas This field trip was post-pooned from fall 2021 due to the Alisal Fire. New date: Saturday, January 29, 2022, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 18. Advance registration opened based on the previously scheduled date in October. The trip filled, however, check back for updates on capacity. Register […]
Saturday, March 5: Oak-Planting Workshop at Sedgwick Reserve
Oak-Planting Workshop at Sedgwick Reserve: How to propagate, plant and identify native oaks Free workshop with John Evarts and Brenda Juarez Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m to 12:00 p.m. Co-hosted by UC Sedgwick Reserve UC Sedgwick Reserve, 3566 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Santa Ynez Participation is limited to 15. Advance registration is required for this free workshop and is now open to […]
Effects of Wildfire on Stream and Riparian Ecosystems — Lecture recording
Free Zoom Lecture with Dr. Breeanne Jackson This Zoom lecture took place Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. It included a live presentation followed by a Q & A. Click here for the link to the lecture recording: Effects of Wildfire on Stream and Riparian Ecosystems Yosemite and Sequoia Field Stations Director Breeanne […]
Wednesday, March 9: Members meeting of the SYVNHS before the Zoom lecture
Please join us for our brief annual Members Meeting. This very brief meeting will precede the lecture by Dr. Fraser Shilling, “Wildlife Crossings in California.” The meeting and Dr. Shilling’s lecture will be presented via Zoom’s webinar format. Our short meeting agenda includes an announcement about returning board members and a short financial update by […]
Wildlife Crossings in California: Barriers and Opportunities — Lecture recording
Free Zoom lecture with Dr. Fraser Shilling Click here for the recording of the presentation: Wildlife Crossings Zoom Lecture with Dr. Fraser Shilling This Zoom lecture occurred on March 9, 2022, and included a live presentation followed by a Q & A. Wildlife-Vehicle-Collisions (WVC) or “roadkill” can result in death of the animal and vehicle […]
Thursday, March 17: Birding at Las Cruzitas Ranch
Field Trip with Cruz Phillips Thursday, March 17, 9 a.m. to noon Participation is limited to 15; the limit will be increased to 20 pending up-to-date covid protocols. Advance registration opens at 9:00 a.m. for Members on March 3 and on March 10 for Nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10 / Nonmembers $25 […]
Sea Turtles to Sidewinders: A Tour of the Reptiles and Amphibians of the American West — Lecture recording
Free Zoom Lecture with Charles Hood, Erin Westeen, and Jose Gabriel Martinez Fonseca This Zoom webinar included a live presentation followed by Q & A. Click the link for a recording of the presentation: Sea Turtles to Sidewinders The live Zoom lecture took place on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 California is home to almost 80 […]
Where Snow Isn’t White — Lecture recording
Free Zoom lecture with Dr. Ned Bair This Zoom lecture event occurred April 5, 2022. The webinar included a live presentation followed by a Q & A. For the link to the recording, click the title: Where Snow Isn’t White Clean snow/ice is only white in the visible wavelengths. It’s dark and even black in […]