Friday, May 17: The Secret Lives of Snakes
Free lecture and book promotion with Dr. Emily Taylor
Co-sponsored and hosted by UC Sedgwick Reserve, Tipton House
This live and Zoom presentation took place Friday, May 17, 2024. View the recording: The Secret Lives of Snakes
Join us at the Sedgwick Reserve for a fun evening celebrating the snakes of California! Dr. Emily Taylor and her students will greet you with the friendly Cal Poly ambassador snakes as you arrive. Emily will give a presentation entitled, “The Secret Lives of Snakes,” with stories of snake encounters from her 25 years of studying these scaly
Saturday, June 1 Pop-up: Exploring Gregersen Ranch: Its Plant Life and History
Pop-up Field trip with Larry Ballard
Join naturalist Larry Ballard for a botany-focused field trip amid the rolling terrain of the historic Gregersen Ranch on Saturday, June 1, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. He’ll take us on a leisurely hike of 2 to 3 miles, with modest elevation gain and loss. Although relatively close to Solvang, this Ballard Canyon ranch feels like a world apart. The property is sometimes referred to by its former name of
Thursday, June 20: Summer Solstice Mindful Yoga / Nature Walk
Field trip with Laurie Burnaby and Marion Schlinger
Join Laurie and Marion for a gentle three-mile walk along a paved road in a quiet, mostly wooded area near Santa Ynez. Laurie will incorporate yoga into our walk at strategic stops along the way to enhance the physical and mental experience of nature. Marion will focus your attention and appreciation of the various scents, sounds, and textures we find along the way. The hope is that this
Thursday, September 21: Bird Migration Secrets Revealed — Lecture recording
Free Zoom lecture with book author Rebecca Heisman This event occurred Thursday, September 21, 2023, This lecture was live-streamed via Zoom. View the lecture recording at the following link:. Bird Migration Secrets Join the Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society for the first program of the Fall 2023 season, a free lecture by author Rebecca […]
Sunday, October 22: Why Keep a Nature Journal? Or, ‘Things I Learned Today’
Workshop with Jim Farnum Sunday, October 22, 2023, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. USCB Sedgwick Reserve in Santa Ynez Participation is limited to 20. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on September 22 for members and on September 30 for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10 / Nonmembers $25 / Children $5 Directions to Sedgwick […]
Saturday, November 4: Trees of Figueroa Mountain: A Hike Down Fir Canyon
Field trip with John Evarts and Margie Popper Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 20. Good physical condition and good balance are essential for this trip. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on October 5 for members and on October 15 for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members […]
Wednesday, November 29: Birds of a Different Feather: Ostriches and Other Ratites: Lecture recording
Free Lecture with Dennis and Jess Beebe This live presentation occurred Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Stacey Hall, St. Mark’s in-the-Valley Episcopal Church. It was live-streamed via Zoom. View the lecture recording at the following link: Ostriches and Other Ratites This lecture will be both live and presented via Zoom. An email will be sent […]
Sunday, December 17: The Magnificent Trees of UCSB
The UCSB campus boasts more than 250 tree species from six continents, including several rare or unusual trees not found elsewhere in the Santa Barbara area. In this walking tour with Larry Ballard, we will take a look at the architecture of trees, discuss identification tips, and introduce participants to many of our local urban trees.