Articles From : sbnature

Animal eyes are some of the most intricate structures produced by evolution. Surprisingly, simple creatures like jellies have eyes that can be as complex as those of humans. Join Natasha Picciani from UCSB as she shares new discoveries on how jellies’ eyes have evolved over time.

Join our fun and friendly conversation, and quench your thirst for knowledge about science and nature. No tickets or reservations required, but be sure to get to Dargan’s early for a seat and to order your favorite drink and food.
FREE admission.

Join us at Night Lizard when the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History takes over Trivia Night! Test your Darwin knowledge as we celebrate his 210th birthday with all Darwin-related questions. Winners are eligible for cash, beer, and special prizes.

Price at the door: $5 per player, limit 6 people per team. Must be 21+ to participate. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the SBMNH Education Department.

Information: contact Stefanie Coleman at 805-682-4711 ext. 170 or scoleman@sbnature2.org

Join us for the Art Inspired by Flight workshop at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History!
Begin with a bird walk led by expert birding naturalist Guy Tingos, then make your own block-printed feather tea towel with guidance from local artist Christine Brand from Nature + Pigment.
$40 Members; $45 non-members. Price includes all materials needed.
Pre-registration required. Limited spots available.
Visit sbnaturestore.org/Events.aspx to register.

Sundowner winds intensified all of the major wildfires that affected the Santa Barbara region in recent years. Join Dr. Leila M. V. Carvalho, Professor of Geography at University of California Santa Barbara, as she explains why sundowners occur, how unique they are, and the importance of observations and forecasts to increase resilience to wildfires in our region.

Santa has traveled all the way from the North Pole to visit our new Holiday Pavilion and he wants to meet you! Come tell him your Christmas wishes and take a photo to share the memory. Santa will be with us from 11:00 AM-2:30 PM on Saturday, December 15.

Free with paid admission to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

Mosquitoes kill more humans every year than any other any other animal, including people. Distinguished Professor Dr. Craig Montell of the Department of Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology at University of California, Santa Barbara will demonstrate how working on the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster provided insights into new strategies for mosquito control that would not otherwise be possible.

Shop the world passport-free! The Folk & Tribal Arts Marketplace is back and better than ever. The savviest treasure-seekers find unique, authentic gifts for everyone on their list, no matter their budget. Carefully selected vendors from around the world with imported jewelry, textiles, baskets, pottery, art, and décor take over the Museum’s transformed exhibit halls for a three-day international Marketplace. Be generous to your loved ones while supporting international artisans and the local community: 25% of the proceeds benefit Museum exhibits and education programs.

Tales and Scales is the Halloween Sea Center event for all age groups! Visitors are encouraged to come in costume and there will be several activities, including two live video calls from the Exploration Vessel Nautilus, a Live Dive at Stearns Wharf, a scavenger hunt, and fish design activities. This event is free with paid admission to the Sea Center.

Join our fun and friendly conversation, and quench your thirst for knowledge about science and nature. No tickets or reservations required, but be sure to get to Dargan's early for a seat and to order your favorite drink and food. At Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 18 E. Ortega Street. FREE admission.