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Field Trip with Liz Gaspar Sunday, April 20,  8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Advance registration begins April 1 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683 Members $10. / Non-members $25. / Children $5. This trip is limited to 20 participants. After several scouting trips in the Figueroa Mountain area, the La Jolla trail stands out as our best option for a wildflower …

Free Workshop with Paul Collins Co-hosted by the Solvang Library Saturday, May 11, 10:30 a.m. to noon Solvang Library 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang Featured photo of Paul Collins by Bruce Reitherman This casual workshop for all ages is your chance to get a close-up look at some of the skulls and skins from the world-class collection of the Santa Barbara …

Lecture with Nicole Molinari Co-Hosted by the Los Olivos Library Wednesday, May 15, 7:00 p.m. Los Olivos Community Hall (LOCO) 2374 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos Featured photo of chaparral after the Whittier Fire. Photo courtesy of Nicole Molinari Fire has played an integral role in shaping plant communities across California, yet today fire frequency, size, and severity seem to be …

Field Trip with Rick Burgess and Larry Ballard Saturday July 13, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Advance registration begins June 13 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683 Members $10. / Non-members $25. / Children $5. Featured photo at Pine Mountain by Liz Gaspar Pine Mountain Ridge features the highest diversity of conifers in Ventura County and is one of the few …

Here is the preview of lectures and field trips for our Winter/Spring 2019 Calendar. Full descriptions and details, including registration information, will be provided in the coming weeks via email, our Magpie Calls newsletter, and here on our website: www.syvnature.org. Please note that our evening lectures have variable start times. Featured photo of a Madagascar sundew (Drosera species) by William …

Workshop for ages 6 and up with Tim Matthews Co-hosted by the Solvang Library Saturday, September 8, 10:30 a.m. to noon Solvang Library 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang Featured photo of Tim Matthews by John Evarts Young people and families who are interested in wildlife are invited to see a variety animal skulls, skins, and mounts from the private collection of …

Free lecture with Professor Samuel Sweet Co-hosted by the Solvang Library Thursday, September 27, 7:00 p.m. Solvang Library 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang Featured photo of botanical diversity near Figueroa Mountain by Liz Gaspar Southwestern California contains a number of “sky islands” — ridgelines and mountaintops that trap moisture and still provide conditions that support isolated relict coniferous forests and plant …

Free lecture with Paul Collins Co-hosted by the Solvang Library Thursday, October 18, 7:00 p.m. Solvang Library 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang Featured image of island scrub-jay courtesy of the National Park Service The California Channel Islands, an eight-island archipelago off the coast of Southern California, hosts at least 433 species of birds, both native and nonnative. This talk will provide …

Field Trip with Lisa Stratton and Mark Holmgren Saturday, October 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participation is limited to 25 Advance registration begins September 20 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683 Members $10 / Non-members $25 / Children $5. Payment can be made via check or cash on the day of the field trip or in advance of the trip …

Field Trip with Susie Bartz, Tanya Atwater, and Larry Ballard Sunday November 4, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Advance registration begins Oct. 4 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683 Members $10 / Non-members $25 / Children $5. Payment can be made via check or cash on the day of the field trip or in advance of the trip using a credit …