Saturday, 2 October: A Visit to the “Possum Lady”
Field trip with Dawn Summerlin Saturday, 2 October, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Participation limit to 12. Registration for Members only opens at 9:00 a.m. on September 18 at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. There is no regular fee, but you are requested to bring bedding materials like old sweatshirts, t-shirts, pillow cases, sheets, and newspapers. Masks should be worn when inside the …
Read MoreCosponsorship: Sedgwick Reserve Walking Ecology Series Webinars
Webinar presentation with Sandy DeSimone This Zoom lecture occured on November 4, 2021. The Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society cosponsored the webinar (below) in the Sedgwick Walking Ecology Series 2021-22: “What’s Special About Coastal Sage Scrub” This Zoom webinar included a live presentation followed by a Q & A. Click here for a recording of the zoom lecture: What’s Special …
Read MoreSunday, November 7: Trees of Solvang’s Urban Forest
Field Trip with Larry Ballard Sunday, November 7, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Participation is limited to 15. Advance registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on October 7 for Members and on October 28 for Nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10 / Nonmembers $25 / Children $5 Masks are optional for those who have been vaccinated. Solvang is home to a diversity …
Read MoreSmokey the Beaver: Can Beavers Prevent Wildfires? — Lecture recording
Webinar Recording of an Online presentation with Dr. Emily Fairfax This event occured over Zoom on November 17, 2021. This Zoom webinar included a live presentation followed by a Q & A. For the link to the recording, click the title: Smokey the Beaver presentation with Emily Fairfax Beavers are native to California—from the high Sierra all the way down to the coast. Beaver dams also play a …
Read MoreSaturday, December 4: Gullies, the “Taco-cline,” and other Geologic features of Gaviota Beach West
Field Trip with Susie Bartz Saturday, December 4, 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 15. Advance registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on November 4 for Members and on November 24 for Nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10 / Nonmembers $25 / Children $5 Masks are optional for those who have been vaccinated. A very low tide on the …
Read MorePostponed to January 29, 2022: The Monterey Formation at Gaviota Beach East
Field trip with Sabina Thomas This field trip has been postponed due to the Alisal Fire. New date: Saturday, January 29, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 18. Advance registration opened based on the previously scheduled date in October. The trip filled, however, check back for updates on capacity. Register at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10 / Nonmembers …
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