We have an exciting series of field trips and lectures shaping up for fall 2017. Save the dates! And check back again—there may be additional attractions. Full descriptions and details, including registration information, will be provided later in summer via email, our Magpie Calls newsletter, and here on our website: www.syvnature.org.

The featured image of petroglyphs is by Sam Spaulding.

Wednesday, September 20, 7:00 p.m.
When Mountain Lions Are Neighbors
Free lecture and book signing with Beth Pratt-Bergstrom
Co-Sponsored by Solvang Library
Legion Wing, Veterans Memorial Hall, Solvang

Saturday, September 30, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Birding Miguelito Canyon and Ocean Beach
Field Trip with Rebecca Coulter

Thursday, October 12, 7:30 p.m.
Backpacking and Hiking in the San Rafael Wilderness
Free lecture with James Wapotich
Co-Sponsored by Solvang Library

Thursday, October 26, 7:30 p.m.
Cultural Markings in Blue Stone
Free lecture with Sam Spaulding
Co-Sponsored by Solvang Library

Sunday, November 12, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fall Colors in Fir Canyon
Field trip with Liz Gaspar

Thursday, December 7, 7:30 p.m.
Monarch Butterflies – Facts and Fate
Free lecture with Marion Schlinger
Co-Sponsored by Solvang Library
Los Olivos Grange
The lecture will be followed by a field trip in January.

Sunday, December 17, 9:00 am to noon
Introducing the Trees of UCSB: Six Continents in Three Hours
Field Trip with Larry Ballard

Saturday, January 6, 2018
Visit to the Pismo Monarch Butterfly Grove
Field Trip with Marion Schlinger