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Free lecture with Mark Capelli Santa Ynez River Steelhead: Past, Present and Future Thursday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive Will we ever witness the return of a steelhead fishery on the Santa Ynez River? Historian and biologist Mark Capelli will explore that question in this illustrated talk about the natural history of this seagoing rainbow trout. …

Geology Exploration of the Upper Santa Ynez River Field Trip with Susie Bartz Saturday, December 13 , 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Advance Registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 Participation is limited to 20 Members free/nonmembers $20 This trip will be a combination of driving and walking. Starting with an orientation near the first river crossing on Paradise Road, we will continue, …

Birding on Lake Cachuma Trip Leaders: Tim Matthews and Liz Gaspar Pontoon boat, Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Saturday, November 8, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 $15 per person, members and nonmembers, plus $10 park entry per vehicle. Participation is limited to 15 birders

Interesting Fishes of the Pacific Coast Free lecture with Milton Love Thursday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive If you would like to learn more about our local marine fishes in a lecture that promises to be both highly entertaining and educational, please join Dr. Milton Love for his popular talk titled “Better Than a Swift Kick …

Birding at Quiota Creek Trip Leader: Tim Matthews Sunday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 $15 per person, members and nonmembers Participation is limited to 15 birders

Rancho Arbolado Field Trip with Larry Ballard Saturday, October 25, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Advance Registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 Participation is limited to 24 Members free/nonmembers $20 Rancho Arbolado is a private ranch located on the ridge between Highway 1and Hollister Ranch. Wind and fog provide a favorable microclimate for huckleberry, Purisima manzanita, Santa Cruz Island oak and a …

Influences of Grazing, Soil and Climate on California Grassland Composition Free lecture with Carla D’Antonio Thursday, October 23, 7:00 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive Grasslands occur across a wide range of soil and climate conditions in California. Today, most are dominated by a small suite of non-native European annual grasses and forbs. Controversy exists over whether these “invaders” directly …

Trip Leader: Guy Tingos Saturday, October 18, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 $15 per person, members and nonmembers Participation is limited to 15 birders

Water Capture and Conservation in the Home Landscape: A  Holistic Approach Free lecture with Meg West Thursday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive Join landscape architect Meg West to learn how to make rainwater harvesting and water conservation an integral part of your garden. Her illustrated talk will examine the ways in which a man-made landscape can …

Trip Leaders: Fred Emerson and Tim Matthews Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon Advance registration required at synature@west.net or 693-5683 $15 per person, members and nonmembers Participation is limited to 15 birders