April 19, 2024 Date

Upcoming Events

Archaeological Perspectives on the 19th-Century “Illegal” Slave Trade along the Rio Pongo, Guinea, West Africa
Monday, May 6
This free public lecture by University of South Carolina Professor Emeritus Ken Kelly, Ph.D., is presented by the Santa Barbara County Archaeological Society. 
In the early nineteenth...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Wild Talks Featuring Ian Shive, Lynn Scarlett, and Geoffrey L. Haskett
Thursday, May 9
America’s Wildest Places: Two Decades of Our National Parks and National Wildlife Refuge System
Wild Talks is a lecture series hosted by Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network...
6:00 PM–7:15 PM
Trouble in Paradise: Geology of Santa Barbara Field Course
Saturday, May 11
Saturdays, April 20–May 25May 4 session will begin at 11:00 AM
THIS COURSE IS SOLD OUT
Cover millions of years in this dynamic six-week field course! Geologist Sabina...
9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Community Science Bioblitz Nature Walk: Celebrating Amphibian Week 2024
Saturday, May 11
Calling all nature enthusiasts and families alike! Join us for an engaging Community Science Bioblitz Nature Walk as part of Amphibian Week 2024! The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural...
6:30 PM–7:30 PM
Star Party
Saturday, May 11
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope.Join Museum Astronomy...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Science Pub: The Secret Lives of Snakes
Monday, May 13
In celebration of the release of the book California Snakes and How to Find Them published by Heyday Press, author Emily Taylor, Ph.D., will bring the stories in her book to life...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Lunch & Learn Webinar: Don’t Get Scammed – Safeguard Against Fraud
Tuesday, May 14
There’s a growing crime in America – financial abuse from fraud and scams. In 2022, over 82,000 victims over the age of 60 reported losses of almost $3.1 billion to...
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Trouble in Paradise: Geology of Santa Barbara Field Course
Saturday, May 18
Saturdays, April 20–May 25May 4 session will begin at 11:00 AM
THIS COURSE IS SOLD OUT
Cover millions of years in this dynamic six-week field course! Geologist Sabina...
9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Ocean Ambassador Beach Cleanups
Sunday, May 19
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate. The Sea Center hosts beach...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
The Backyard Bird Chronicles: An Evening with Amy Tan
Thursday, May 23
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Amy Tan, acclaimed author of many celebrated books including The Joy Luck Club and...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM