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Free in-person and live-streamed lecture with Dr. Peter Alagona This event occurred March 2, 2023 Please follow this link to view the Zoom lecture recording: The Accidental Ecosystem: Zoom recording Since WW II, cities in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and parts of East Asia have attracted unprecedented numbers of wild animals even as many wildlife populations have declined …

Field Trip with Sabina Thomas Saturday, April 1, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 20.  Advance registration begins at 9:00 a.m. on March 1 for members and on March 22 for nonmembers at syvnhs@syvnature.org or 805/ 693-5683. Members $15 / Nonmembers $30 / Children $5 Directions and meeting location will be sent to registrants. We will hike …

Free lecture with Cathy Rose, Karen Ferrell-Ingram, and Stephen Ingram Wednesday, April 19, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by Solvang Library Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive This in-person talk was live-streamed,  however, we regret that due to technical challenges, we do not have a recording available for viewing. Located in the White Mountains of California, one of the highest desert …

“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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …