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Mozarts Starling Bookcover

Saturday, February 23: Mozart’s Starling and Other Avian Tales

Lecture and book signing with Lyanda Lynn Haupt Co-hosted by Sedgwick Reserve Saturday, February 23, 7:00 p.m. UC Sedgwick Reserve, Tipton House Depending on conditions, there may be a pre-lecture outing to view Starlings at Sedgwick at 5:00 p.m. Featured photo courtesy of Lyanda Lynn Haupt Lyanda Lynne Haupt will present her latest book, Mozart’s Starling, the story of the …

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Sundew Madagascar WHoyer

Friday, March 8: Unexpected Appetites: The Bizarre World of Carnivorous Plants

Lecture with William Hoyer on Carnivorous Plants Friday, March 8, 7:00 p.m. St. Mark’s in-the Valley Episcopal Church, Stacey Hall 2901 Nojoqui Avenue, Los Olivos Featured photo of a sundew (Drosera species) from Madagascar by William Hoyer Join us for a look at a fascinating topic as the Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society welcomes back naturalist William Hoyer who …

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Carpinteria Salt Marsh By John Callender Wikimedia

Saturday March 23: Birds and Ecology of the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve

Field Trip with Larry Ballard, Joan Lentz, and Guy Tingos Saturday March 23, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Advance registration begins February 23 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683 Members $10. / Non-members $25. / Children $5. Featured photo of Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve. Photo by John Callender, Wikimedia Commons Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve is the only salt marsh habitat between Point …

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Yellow Warbler By Keith Williams Wiki Media Free License

Sunday, April 14: Exploring the Natural History of Quiota Creek

Field trip with Tim Matthews Sunday, April 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participation is limited to 20 Advance registration begins March 14 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683. Members $10. / Non-members $25. / Children $5. Featured photo of yellow warbler by Keith Williams, Wikimedia Commons Much of Quiota Creek runs through the 4,500-acre Mitchell Ranch. This little slice of …

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Lupines And Poppies Figueroa Mountain LGaspar

Saturday, April 20: Wildflower Wildcard: La Jolla Trail, Figueroa Mountain

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 …

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Paul Collins By Bruce Reitherman 1

Saturday, May 11: Meet the Naturalist at the Solvang Library

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 …

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Burned Chaparral Pic

Wednesday, May 15: The Causes and Consequences of Changing Fire Regimes

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 …

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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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