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

Saturday, November 15: Looking for the Wild Side of Solvang

Looking for the Wild Side of Solvang Field trip with Tim Matthews, Margie Popper, and John Evarts Saturday, November 15, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 Members free / nonmembers $20 The vast majority of SYVNHS field trips take us to destinations that are far removed from town, which allows […]

Saturday, December 13: Geology Exploration of the Upper Santa Ynez River

Geology Exploration of the Upper Santa Ynez River Field Trip with Susie Bartz Saturday, December 13 , 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Advance Registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 Participation is limited to 20 Members free/nonmembers $20 This trip will be a combination of driving and walking. Starting with an orientation near the first river crossing on […]

Birding at Quiota Creek

Birding at Quiota Creek Trip Leader: Tim Matthews Sunday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 $15 per person, members and nonmembers Participation is limited to 15 birders

Rancho Arbolado

Rancho Arbolado Field Trip with Larry Ballard Saturday, October 25, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Advance Registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 Participation is limited to 24 Members free/nonmembers $20 Rancho Arbolado is a private ranch located on the ridge between Highway 1and Hollister Ranch. Wind and fog provide a favorable microclimate for huckleberry, Purisima manzanita, Santa […]

Birding at Hans Christian Andersen Park, Solvang

Trip Leader: Guy Tingos Saturday, October 18, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 $15 per person, members and nonmembers Participation is limited to 15 birders

Birding at Nojoqui Park

Trip Leaders: Fred Emerson and Tim Matthews Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 $15 per person, members and nonmembers Participation is limited to 15 birders

Birding For Beginners

Saturdays, September 20 & 27, 2014: Birding for Beginners: A Field Workshop for Adults Age 15 and Up Workshop with Liz Gaspar and Tim Matthews Saturday, September 20 & 27, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area “Birding” is an active way to sharpen awareness and knowledge of the outdoors, whether the out-of-doors is wild […]