Tracking Tarantulas at Sedgwick Reserve:
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Field trip with Marion Schlinger and Nikki Evans
Back by popular demand! It will soon be that time again as fall is mating season for tarantulas here in the Santa Ynez Valley. This is the best time to observe these amazing spiders. Join Marion and Nikki as we unravel the mystery of the tarantulas (Aphonopelma species) that wander about our roads, yards, and fields. Of the ten species of tarantula in California
Saturday, January 13: Birding in a Rare Restored Wetland — Rescheduled from Fall
Field trip with Peter Thompson
Experienced Santa Barbara birder Peter Thompson will take us on a wetland birding exploration through the one-time Ocean Meadows golf course, now restored as a true California wetland with easy access. You can stay dry in this ecological gem, but the local wildlife and birds have ready access to mud, sand, marsh, deeper water, and even dry upland areas. This is a bird-rich area
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]