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

Tarantula at Sedgwick ReservePhoto by Nikki Evans
Tracking Tarantulas at Sedgwick Reserve:

Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network: Giving injured animals a second chance at a wild life:

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The book comes in two volumes.
Birds of California’s Channel Islands:

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The tours with Dr. Johnathan Hoffman and docent Bob Harbaugh this fall are an opportune time to appreciate the Earth Science specimens. Owen Duncan photo.
Gems, Minerals & Fossils: A closer look at the
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s
Earth Science Collections:

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Mammals Magnified: The appreciation of collections-based research in the 21st century:

Thursday, November 12, 2026
Arroyo Hondo Creek in December. John Evarts photo.
In Search of Fall Color:

Saturday, November 21, 2026
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‘Rocks’ of Gibraltar Road: 50 million years in 10 miles:

Wednesday, December 2, 2026
California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment presents new findings about California’s climate future. Felix Wong photo. FelixWong.com.
Climate Change on the Central Coast: Preparing for a resilient future:

Thursday, December 10, 2026

All Past Program Seasons