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

Sunday, November 4: The Volcanic Landscape at Avila Beach and Vicinity

Field Trip with Susie Bartz, Tanya Atwater, and Larry Ballard Sunday November 4, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Advance registration begins Oct. 4 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683 Members $10 / Non-members $25 / Children $5. Payment can be made via check or cash on the day of the field trip or in advance of […]

Sunday December 2: Natural History of Arroyo Hondo Preserve

Field Trip with Sally Isaacson and John Warner Sunday, December 2, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to noon Advance registration begins November 2 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683 Members $10 / Non-members $25 / Children $5. Payment can be made via check or cash on the day of the field trip or in advance of the trip […]

Saturday, December 29: Trees of UCSB Series: A Walking Tour of Six Continents

Free Field Trip with Larry Ballard Saturday, December 29, 9:00 am to noon Participation is limited to 25 Advance registration begins November 29 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683 This field trip is free. Featured photo of African tulip tree by Matt Ritter UCSB has more than 250 tree species from six continents growing on campus. […]

Sunday, March 18: The Serpentine Landscape: Rocks, Soils, and Plants

Field Trip with Susie Bartz and Liz Gaspar. Saturday, March 3, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Figueroa Mountain Area. Participation is limited to 20. Registration begins Wednesday, February 7 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10. / Non-members $25. / Children $5. Payment can be made via check or cash on the day of the […]

Friday, March 30: Introducing the Trees of UCSB: Six Continents in Three Hours

Ribbon Gum tree by Owen Duncan

Field Trip with Larry Ballard. Friday, March 30, 9:00 am to noon. Participation is limited to 25. Previously enrolled participants will receive priority registration. Advance registration begins February 28 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683. This field trip is free to all, and there is no UCSB parking fee on this date. Featured image of Ribbon […]

Reschedule pending due to rain cancellation: Devereux Slough Restoration Revisited

Field Trip with Lisa Stratton, Darwin Richardson, and Mark Holmgren. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 20. Advance registration at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10. / Non-members $25. / Children $5. Payment can be made via check or cash on the day of the field trip or in advance of the […]

Saturday, April 28: Color After Ashes: Following the Fire-Followers

Field Trip with Larry Ballard. Saturday, April 28, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 20. Advance registration begins March 28 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10. / Non-members $25. / Children $5. Payment can be made via check or cash on the day of the field trip or in advance of […]

Saturday, September 30: Birding Miguelito Canyon and Ocean Beach

Field Trip with Rebecca Coulter Saturday, September 30, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 15. Advance registration begins August 30 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683. Members free/ non-members $20. Featured photo of Townsend’s Warbler by Liz Muraoka. Join us for a morning of birding at Miguelito Park and Ocean Beach Park in […]