Free Field Trip with Larry Ballard

Saturday, December 29, 9:00 am to noon
Participation is limited to 25
Advance registration begins November 29 at synature@west.net or 805/ 693-5683
This field trip is free.

Featured photo of African tulip tree by Matt Ritter

UCSB has more than 250 tree species from six continents growing on campus. This walking tour will take a look at the architecture of trees, discuss identification tips, and serve as an introduction to the urban trees of the Santa Barbara area. Along with many common trees we’ll see ribbon gum, firewheel tree, coast banksia, mallet flower, guadalupe palm, and primrose tree.  Dr. Vernon Cheadle was Chancellor of UCSB (1962-1977), and oversaw the planting of many of these trees in order to create an outdoor teaching environment as well as a beautiful campus. The Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration is a continuation of his botanical legacy.

Larry Ballard has an interest in all aspects of the region’s natural history, and has led many natural history trips for our organization as well as for other groups and institutions in Santa Barbara County.