Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society

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

Field Trip Flora & Fauna Lists

This short list will grow as we gather bird, flora, and fauna lists from field trips.

Calendar of Programs

Tracking Tarantulas at Sedgwick Reserve:

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network: Giving injured animals a second chance at a wild life:

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Birds of California’s Channel Islands:

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Gems, Minerals & Fossils: A closer look at the
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s
Earth Science Collections:

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Mammals Magnified: The appreciation of collections-based research in the 21st century:

Thursday, November 12, 2026

In Search of Fall Color:

Saturday, November 21, 2026

‘Rocks’ of Gibraltar Road: 50 million years in 10 miles:

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Climate Change on the Central Coast: Preparing for a resilient future:

Thursday, December 10, 2026