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

Thursday, September 21: Bird Migration Secrets Revealed — Lecture recording

Free Zoom lecture with book author Rebecca Heisman This event occurred Thursday, September 21, 2023, This lecture was live-streamed via Zoom. View the lecture recording at the following link:. Bird Migration Secrets Join the Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society for the first program of the Fall 2023 season, a free lecture by author Rebecca […]

The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities – Lecture recording

The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities – Zoom recording

This event occurred March 2, 2023 Please follow this link to view the Zoom lecture recording: The Accidental Ecosystem: Zoom recording Since WW II, cities in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and parts of East Asia have attracted unprecedented numbers of wild animals even as many wildlife populations have declined or been decimated in […]

Wednesday, April 19: Bristlecone Forest Wildflowers

Free lecture with Cathy Rose, Karen Ferrell-Ingram, and Stephen Ingram Wednesday, April 19, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by Solvang Library Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive This in-person talk was live-streamed, however, we regret that due to technical challenges, we do not have a recording available for viewing. Located in the White Mountains of California, […]

Figueroa Mountain Game Preserve — Lecture recording

Free illustrated lecture with Ken Doud This event occurred on Thursday, May 11, 2023 Co-sponsored by Solvang Library Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive This in-person talk was live-streamed via Zoom. To access the Zoom lecture, please follow this link: Figueroa Mountain Game Preserve. As recently as 10,000 years ago, in what is known as the […]

Saving Sedgwick: A Citizens’ Success Story: Pop-up — Lecture recording

Free Lecture with Lansing Duncan This live lecture occurred Thursday, June 29, 2023 Tipton House, UC Sedgwick Reserve This event was co-sponsored by the Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society, UC Sedgwick Reserve, and Wildling Museum of Art and Nature. This in-person talk was live-streamed via Zoom. To access the Zoom lecture, please follow this […]

The Secret Perfume of Birds: New Book Promotion with the Author — Lecture recording

Thursday, 9 November 2022, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free Zoom lecture with Danielle Whittaker This Zoom lecture includes a live presentation followed by a Q&A. Register in advance for this webinar at this link: The Secret Perfume of Birds. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The Zoom […]

Effects of Wildfire on Stream and Riparian Ecosystems — Lecture recording

Free Zoom Lecture with Dr. Breeanne Jackson This Zoom lecture took place Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. It included a live presentation followed by a Q & A. Click here for the link to the lecture recording: Effects of Wildfire on Stream and Riparian Ecosystems   Yosemite and Sequoia Field Stations Director Breeanne […]