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View From Reyes Peak LGaspar

UPDATED! Saturday July 13: Plant Life and Natural History of Pine Mountain Ridge

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 …

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Sundew Madagascar WHoyer

Calendar of Events Winter/Spring 2019 Preview: Save the Dates!

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 …

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Tim Matthews By John Evarts E1534630222880

Saturday, September 8: Skulls and Skins of Local Animals

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 …

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Figueroa Mt Area Liz Gaspar E1534632121992

Thursday, September 27: Fire Management and the Future of Southern California’s Sky Islands

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 …

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Scrub Jay John Evarts E1534632841296

Thursday, October 18: Birds of the Channel Islands

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 …

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Devereux Looking North John Evarts E1534633691652

Saturday, October 20: North Campus Open Space and the Greater Devereux Slough Ecosystem

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 …

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Avila Beach Pic

Sunday, November 4: The Volcanic Landscape at Avila Beach and Vicinity

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 …

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Wolf In Snow Shoshone NF Amy Gerber Dpc E1534267694458

Thursday, November 15: The Return of Gray Wolves to California

Free lecture with Pamela Flick Co-hosted by the Los Olivos Library Thursday, November 15, 7:30 p.m. Los Olivos Community Organization Hall (formerly Santa Ynez Valley Grange) 2374 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos Featured photo of a wolf in the Shoshone National Forest. Photo by Amy Gerber Once common throughout much of North America, the gray wolf (Canis lupus) was driven …

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Woolly Blue Curls Matt Ritter Scaled

Wednesday, November 28: California Plants: A Look at our Iconic Flora

Free lecture and book signing with Matt Ritter Co-hosted by the Los Olivos Library and Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Wednesday, November 28, 7:00 p.m. Los Olivos Community Organization Hall (formerly Santa Ynez Valley Grange) 2374 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos Featured photo of woolly blue curls by Matt Ritter There are more than 5,000 native plant species in California—nearly …

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Arroyo Hondo Canyon John Evarts

Sunday December 2: Natural History of Arroyo Hondo Preserve

Field Trip with Sally Isaacson and John Warner Sunday December 2, 9:00 a.m. to noon Advance registration begins November 2 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 card online (once …

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