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 Gum tree by Owen Duncan

UCSB has more than 250 tree species from six continents growing on campus. This walking tour will take a look at the architecture of trees, discuss identification tips, and serve as an introduction to the urban trees of the Santa Barbara area. We’ll see Weeping Pine, Queensland Kauri, Chilean Wine Palm, Abyssinian Coral Tree, and Manna Gum among others. Many of the trees were planted while Dr. Vernon Cheadle was Chancellor of UCSB (1962-1977). The Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration is a continuation of his botanical legacy.

Larry Ballard has an interest in all aspects of the region’s natural history, and has led many natural history trips for our organization as well as for other groups and institutions in Santa Barbara County.