Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society

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

Past Program Seasons

All Past Program Seasons

Rincon Creek to the Ventura River: Slip sliding away!Saturday, November 1, 2025

Rocking on Rocks! An Introductory Workshop

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Return Visit to the Magnificent Trees of UCSB

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Map Reading and the Story of the Dibblee Geologic Maps

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Stopping the Buzzz: Novel approaches to pest control:

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Spring Equinox Yoga/Nature AwakeningThursday, March 20, 2025

Beauty in the Burn: Fire Ecology at Sedgwick ReserveSaturday, April 5, 2025

Spring Birding Along Quiota CreekSaturday, April 19, 2025

Blooming mariposa lilies spread across a slope blackened by fire. Photo by John Evarts.

Wildflowers of the Lake Fire Burn Zone at Midland:

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Underwater Photography of the Northern Channel Islands:
A Marine Biosphere Tour

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society to Celebrate
its 25th Anniversary:

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Sedgwick Reserve

California’s Native Trees: A new field guide

Wednesday, December 3, 2025