Wednesday, April 26 Pop-Up: Wildflowers of the Blueschist Trail at UC Sedgwick Reserve
“Pop-up” Field Trip with Margie Popper, John Evarts, and other special guests Wednesday April 26, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Good physical condition and good balance are essential for this trip. Participation is limited to 18. Registration opens for members and nonmembers on Friday, April 21 at 9:00 a.m. at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683 Members $10 / Nonmembers $25 / Children $5 These fees …
Read MoreFigueroa Mountain Game Preserve: Zoom 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 Late Pleistocene period, prehistoric elephants, …
Read MoreSunday, June 11: Trees of Alameda Park
Field trip with Larry Ballard Sunday, June 11, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.* Alameda Park in Santa Barbara Participation is limited to 20. Advance registration is required and opens at 9:00 a.m. on May 15 for members and on May 29 for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/693-5683. (If you previously registered for the trip and have already paid, you can apply …
Read MoreSaving Sedgwick: A Citizens’ Success Story — 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 link: Saving Sedgwick Lecture Recording …
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreSaturday, 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 …
Read MoreAcorn 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 …
Read MoreSaturday, 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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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.)
Read MoreThursday, September 29: Going Batty at the Nature Center: Pop-Up Event
Field Trip at the Neal Taylor Nature Center Thursday, 29 September 2022, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 30 Register by email at syvnhs@syvnature.org or call 805-693-5683. Free to all participants but a donation to the Neal Taylor Nature Center is encouraged. Directions will be sent to registered participants. This special “Pop-Up” event hosted by the Neal Taylor …
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