Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society

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

NEWSLETTERS & ARTICLES

Feature Articles and Essays

SYVNHS Newsletter: Magpie Calls

Calendar of Programs

Carpinteria Tar Pits

Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Once and Future King of the Skies: An Eco-Historical Overview of the California Condor

February 19, 2026

California’s Wild Waterpark: A Haven for Amphibians

Friday, February 27, 2026

Protecting Santa Cruz Island

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Wildflowers and Plant Life Along the Pistol Club Trail at Sedgwick Reserve

Saturday, March 21, 2026

The Place for Fire: Poetry and Policy on California’s Central Coast

Friday, March 27, 2026

Fire Ecology Hike to the Summit of Figueroa Mountain

Saturday, April 18

The ABCs of California’s Native Bees

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

UCSB Trees

Thursday, June 18, 2026