Saturday, April 1: Arroyo Hondo Preserve: A Cross-section Through Our Local Rock Formations

Field Trip with Sabina Thomas Saturday, April 1, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 20. Advance registration begins at 9:00 a.m. on March 1 for members and on March 22 for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members $15 / Nonmembers $30 / Children $5 Directions and meeting location will be […]
The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities – Lecture recording

This event occurred March 2, 2023 Please follow this link to view the Zoom lecture recording: The Accidental Ecosystem: Zoom recording Since WW II, cities in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and parts of East Asia have attracted unprecedented numbers of wild animals even as many wildlife populations have declined or been decimated in […]
Wednesday, April 19: Bristlecone Forest Wildflowers

Free lecture with Cathy Rose, Karen Ferrell-Ingram, and Stephen Ingram Wednesday, April 19, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by Solvang Library Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive This in-person talk was live-streamed, however, we regret that due to technical challenges, we do not have a recording available for viewing. Located in the White Mountains of California, […]
Wednesday, April 26 Pop-Up: Wildflowers of the Blueschist Trail at UC Sedgwick Reserve

“Pop-up” Field Trip with Margie Popper, John Evarts, and other special guests Wednesday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Good physical condition and good balance are essential for this trip. Participation is limited to 18. Registration opens for members and nonmembers on Friday, April 21 at 9:00 a.m. at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683 Members $10 / Nonmembers $25 […]
Figueroa Mountain Game Preserve — Lecture recording

Free illustrated lecture with Ken Doud This event occurred on Thursday, May 11, 2023 Co-sponsored by Solvang Library Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive This in-person talk was live-streamed via Zoom. To access the Zoom lecture, please follow this link: Figueroa Mountain Game Preserve. As recently as 10,000 years ago, in what is known as the […]
Sunday, June 11: Trees of Alameda Park

Field trip with Larry Ballard Sunday, March 12, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Alameda Park in Santa Barbara Participation is limited to 20 $10 members, $25 nonmembers NEED CHILDREN Advance registration is required for this field trip and will open at 9:00 a.m. on Feb. 12 for members and on Feb. 26 for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Directions […]
Saving Sedgwick: A Citizens’ Success Story: Pop-up — Lecture recording

Free Lecture with Lansing Duncan This live lecture occurred Thursday, June 29, 2023 Tipton House, UC Sedgwick Reserve This event was co-sponsored by the Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society, UC Sedgwick Reserve, and Wildling Museum of Art and Nature. This in-person talk was live-streamed via Zoom. To access the Zoom lecture, please follow this […]
The Secret Perfume of Birds: New Book Promotion with the Author — Lecture recording

Thursday, 9 November 2022, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free Zoom lecture with Danielle Whittaker This Zoom lecture includes a live presentation followed by a Q&A. Register in advance for this webinar at this link: The Secret Perfume of Birds. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The Zoom […]