Events around Santa Barbara
Searching for Wildflowers in Santa Barbara County Free Presentation with Q&A Thursday, April 17, 6:30pm Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA Our region is a global biodiversity hotspot, and it boasts an amazing diversity of native plant species. Differences in elevation, underlying geology, slope aspect, precipitation, distance …
Hiking & Backpacking in the Sespe Wilderness Free Presentation with Q&A Thursday, March 20, 6:30pm Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA Created in 1992, the Sespe Wilderness encompasses more than 200,000 acres of wild and protected land within Los Padres National Forest. Best known for its hot …
Precious Gems Along Our Coastline - Conservation Stories on California’s Channel Islands Free Presentation with Q&A Thursday, January 16, 6:30pm Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA The California Channel Islands are world-renowned for their scenic beauty and rich natural resources, including a large proportion of plants and …
We’re excited to announce and welcome you to this year’s Trail Talks Open Mic Night. This is our second year in a row of handing the mic over to you the audience, and we have four great presenters who will be sharing about their outdoor adventures, passions, and experience! So mark your calendars for this Thursday, …
40+ Years of Santa Barbara Birding with Hugh Ranson Free Presentation with Q&A Thursday, November 21, 6:30pm Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA Hugh grew up in the UK, in both Wales and England, before migrating to California at the tender age of 20. He's been a …
Medicinal Herbs along the Gaviota Coast with Emily Watson Free Presentation with Q&A Thursday, October 10th, 6:30pm Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA Join Emily Watson, local clinical herbalist and founder of the Artemisia Academy of Herbal Arts & Healing, to learn about the medicinal and edible plants …
Fall Backpacking in the Santa Barbara & Ojai Mountains Free Presentation with Q&A Thursday, September 19th, 6:30PM Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA If you're new to these mountains or only backpack in the spring, it may surprise you to know that the fall is also a …
Hiking & Backpacking in the San Rafael Wilderness Free Presentation with Q&A Thursday, March 21st, 6:30PM Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA Created in 1968, the San Rafael Wilderness encompasses 197,380 acres of wild lands within Los Padres National Forest. This talk will highlight the hiking and …
Tending the Earth: Exploring Ethnobotany and Land Etiquette Thursday, February 15th, 6:30pm Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA Solange Aguilar will be sharing some practical uses of native plants, gathering tips, and why it's important to know where you are, who the people of the land are, …
We’re excited to announce and welcome you to the first Trail Talks Open Mic Night. In fact, we’ve had such a great response to our call for entries that we’re actually doing two nights, one in December, and a second in January! So, to close out the year, the first one is Thursday, December 14, 6:30-7:30 PM, in …
Learn about a new program for all seniors to encourage active and rewarding lives. Discover tips for graceful aging in place and hear the latest on support for family caregivers. Admission is free! Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara is hosting an insightful and engaging event dedicated to fostering healthy aging in the community. The …