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

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.

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 […]

Saturday March 23: Birds and Ecology of the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve

Field Trip with Larry Ballard, Joan Lentz, and Guy Tingos Saturday March 23, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Advance registration begins February 23 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683 Members $10. / Non-members $25. / Children $5. Featured photo of Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve. Photo by John Callender, Wikimedia Commons Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve is the only […]

Saturday, December 29: Trees of UCSB Series: A Walking Tour of Six Continents

Free Field Trip with Larry Ballard Saturday, December 29, 9:00 am to noon Participation is limited to 25 Advance registration begins November 29 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683 This field trip is free. Featured photo of African tulip tree by Matt Ritter UCSB has more than 250 tree species from six continents growing on campus. […]

Friday, March 30: Introducing the Trees of UCSB: Six Continents in Three Hours

Field Trip with Larry Ballard. Friday, March 30, 9:00 am to noon. Participation is limited to 25. Previously enrolled participants will receive priority registration. Advance registration begins February 28 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683. This field trip is free to all, and there is no UCSB parking fee on this date. Featured image of Ribbon […]