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

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

Free in-person and live-streamed lecture with Dr. Walt Koenig Click here for the lecture recording: Acorn Boom or Bust Please note: The presentation Q&A ends a few minutes prematurely because of a technical problem. This program took place Wednesday, December 7, 2022,  7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang Co-sponsored by Solvang […]

Saturday, December 10: Winter Birding at Las Cruzitas Ranch

Field Trip with Cruz Phillips Saturday, December 10, 9 a.m. to noon. Participation is limited to 20. Advance registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on November 10 for members and on November 30 for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10 / Nonmembers $25 / Children $5 This trip will introduce the rich bird life at Las Cruzitas, a […]

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

Photo of a bat

Field Trip at the Neal Taylor Nature Center | Pop-Up Event Thursday, 29 September 2022, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 30 Register by email at syvnhs@syvnature.org or call 805-693-5683. Free to all participants but a donation to the Neal Taylor Nature Center is encouraged. Directions will be sent to registered participants. This […]