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

Saturday, January 29: The Monterey Formation at Gaviota Beach East

Field trip with Sabina Thomas This field trip was post-pooned from fall 2021 due to the Alisal Fire. New date: Saturday, January 29, 2022, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 18. Advance registration opened based on the previously scheduled date in October. The trip filled, however, check back for updates on capacity. Register […]

The San Rafael Mountains Mélange — Lecture recording

Free live presentation and Zoom lecture with Art Wahl This presentation was offered live at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church and as a Zoom lecture on May 20, 2022. View the Zoom lecture recording at this link: The San Rafael Mountains Mélange. This lecture preceded an auto caravan field trip the following day, May 21, for […]

Saturday, May 21: A Visit to the San Rafael Mountains Mélange

Auto caravan field trip with Art Wahl Saturday, May 21, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participation is limited to 15; the limit will be increased to 20 pending up-to-date covid protocols. Advance registration opens at 9:00 a.m. for Members on April 21 and on May 11 for Nonmembers  at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10 […]