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How Maize Shaped History
Monday, March 2
Explore the cooking processes behind Mesoamerican civilization in this free public lecture presented by the Santa Barbara County Archaeological Society. Emily Johnson, M.A....
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Where the Hot Stuff Is: Volcanoes Beyond Earth
Friday, March 6
The planets and moons of the solar system are incredibly diverse worlds with histories both ancient and dramatic. Etched into their surfaces is a fascinating story of fire...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Science Pub: Cyborg Jellies Exploring Our Oceans
Monday, March 9
From shark tracking to oil spill mapping, marine research requires unique tools to gather data. In this free public talk, Caltech Ph.D. student Noa Yoder will introduce you...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Packrat Middens: Online Curator Talk
Tuesday, March 24
Discover the surprising things we can learn from rodents in this free online talk presented by the Great Basin National Park Foundation and featuring the Museum’s new...
5:30 PM–6:30 PM
Botanical Printing Workshop with Latifat Apatira
Friday, March 27 – Ongoing
Art lovers ages 15 and up are invited to join us for an intimate workshop with artist Latifat Apatira, whose elegant work is featured in The Living Print (now on view at th...
4:30 PM–7:30 PM
Botanical Printing Workshop with Latifat Apatira
Saturday, March 28 – Ongoing
Art lovers ages 15 and up are invited to join us for an intimate workshop with artist Latifat Apatira, whose elegant work is featured in The Living Print (now on view at th...
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers
Tuesday, March 31
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Back by popular demand following his outstanding presentation in May of 2025...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Science Pub: Tackling Irreversible Climate Change
Monday, April 13
What can you do to help your children and grandchildren survive in a hotter world? Why is it so hard to stop global warming? How do we know it’s really irreversible?...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Trail Running Film Festival
Saturday, April 18
Celebrate the joy, beauty, and challenges of running in wild places! Join other nature-lovers for the Trail Running Film Festival.
Schedule of events 4:45 PM: Check-in open...
4:45 PM–8:15 PM
Observing & Conserving CA Coastal Seabirds
Tuesday, April 28
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
July 3, 2026 will mark the 10th annual World Seabird Day. July 3, 1844 was th...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM