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

The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities – Zoom recording

The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities – Lecture recording

Wednesday, April 19: Bristlecone Forest Wildflowers

Wednesday, April 26 Pop-Up: Wildflowers of the Blueschist Trail at UC Sedgwick Reserve

Figueroa Mountain Game Preserve — Lecture recording

Sunday, June 11: Trees of Alameda Park

Saving Sedgwick: A Citizens’ Success Story: Pop-up — Lecture recording

The Secret Perfume of Birds: New Book Promotion with the Author — Lecture recording

Acorn Boom or Bust: What makes a good or bad year in California? Lecture recording

Saturday, November 12: The Legendary Black Smoker of Figueroa Mountain: Exploring Old Mines and Marvelous Rocks

Saturday, December 10: Winter Birding at Las Cruzitas Ranch

Photo of a bat

Thursday, September 29 Pop-up: Going Batty at the Nature Center

Saturday, January 29: The Monterey Formation at Gaviota Beach East