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

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