Saturday, May 2: An Afternoon of Camera Trapping at Sedgwick Reserve
Free Workshop with Ken Hickman Saturday, May 2, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. UC Sedgwick Reserve, Tipton House and in the field Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683. SYVNHS members and Sedgwick docents have priority for reservations (limit of 20) Join Ken Hickman on a moderate to vigorous hike at Sedgwick Reserve to collect […]
Saturday, May 23: Birding the Sedgwick Reserve
Field trip with Fred Emerson Saturday, May 23, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. UC Sedgwick Reserve Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 (limit of 20 participants.) Join naturalist Fred Emerson for a birding excursion that will entail some moderate hiking along the trails and roads of UC Sedgwick Reserve. With its mosaic of habitats, […]
Sunday, May 31: Spider Identification in the Field
Field trip with R.J. Adams Sunday, May 31, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683. Participation is limited to 20 Members free / nonmembers $20 Join author and naturalist R.J. Adams for a morning walk to look for and identify spiders at a valley location to be announced. R.J. Adams […]
Fri-Sat, June 12-13: Birding and Botany on our Highest Mountain! – An Overnight on Mount Pinos
Field trip with Joan Lentz and Larry Ballard Friday, June 12, 6:00pm –evening, optional Saturday , June 13 9:00 am – 4pm. Main Field Trip Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683. Participation is limited to 20 Members free/ nonmembers $20 June 12 Friday. Mount Pinos Campground. Group meet-up and BYO dinner. Birding around […]
Saturday, November 15: Looking for the Wild Side of Solvang
Looking for the Wild Side of Solvang Field trip with Tim Matthews, Margie Popper, and John Evarts Saturday, November 15, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 Members free / nonmembers $20 The vast majority of SYVNHS field trips take us to destinations that are far removed from town, which allows […]
Saturday, December 13: Geology Exploration of the Upper Santa Ynez River
Geology Exploration of the Upper Santa Ynez River Field Trip with Susie Bartz Saturday, December 13 , 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Advance Registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 Participation is limited to 20 Members free/nonmembers $20 This trip will be a combination of driving and walking. Starting with an orientation near the first river crossing on […]
Birding at Quiota Creek
Birding at Quiota Creek Trip Leader: Tim Matthews Sunday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 $15 per person, members and nonmembers Participation is limited to 15 birders
Rancho Arbolado
Rancho Arbolado Field Trip with Larry Ballard Saturday, October 25, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Advance Registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 Participation is limited to 24 Members free/nonmembers $20 Rancho Arbolado is a private ranch located on the ridge between Highway 1and Hollister Ranch. Wind and fog provide a favorable microclimate for huckleberry, Purisima manzanita, Santa […]