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Monthly Archive for: ‘October, 2022’

The Secret Perfume of Birds, a book promotion with the author: — Lecture recording

Free Zoom lecture and book promotion with Danielle Whittaker Click here for the recording of the presentation: The Secret Perfume of Birds. This Zoom lecture occurred on November 9, 2022 and included a live presentation followed by a Q & A. Event description: Join Danielle Whittaker as she discusses her new book, The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science …

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Saturday, November 12: The Legendary Black Smoker of Figueroa Mountain: Exploring Old Mines and Marvelous Rocks

Field trip with Susie Bartz Saturday, November 12, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 15. Good physical condition and good balance are essential for this trip. Registration is now open for members and on November 2 at 9:00 a.m. for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10 / Nonmembers $25 / Children $5 “Black Smokers” are …

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Acorn Boom or Bust: What makes a good or bad acorn year in California? Zoom Lecture Recording

Free in-person and live-streamed lecture with Dr. Walt Koenig Click here for the recording of the presentation: Acorn Boom or Bust Please note: The presentation Q&A ends a few minutes prematurely because of a technical problem. This program took place Wednesday, December 7, 2022,  7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang Co-sponsored by Solvang Library Join us …

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Saturday, December 10: Winter Birding at Las Cruzitas Ranch

Field Trip with Cruz Phillips Saturday, December 10, 9 a.m. to noon. Participation is limited to 20. Advance registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on November 10 for members and on November 30 for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10 / Nonmembers $25 / Children $5 This trip will introduce the rich bird life at Las Cruzitas, a 1500-acre ranch to the north …

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Pop-Ups! Good reasons to check back in.

The Society sometimes has events “pop up” on short notice, without time to be included in the newsletter. We’ll post these events on the website and email notice to our members and friends. (“Friends” are nonmembers who’ve signed up for our newsletter. Check the banner on the top of our home page to sign up.)

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