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Volunteer Educator Open House
Tuesday, September 16
Meet and mingle with our stellar group of volunteer educators and enjoy light refreshments as you learn about volunteer opportunities at the Museum and Sea Center. We can&r...
10:00 AM–11:30 AM
The Language of Birds with Nathan Pieplow
Wednesday, September 17
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
All around us, the birds are constantly telling us who they are and what they...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Cocktails with a Curator: Insect Collecting & Curating
Thursday, September 18
Schlinger Chair of Entomology Alex Harman, Ph.D., has published research on grasshoppers, tiger beetles, and butterflies—but at age three, he was afraid of insects. H...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Coastal Cleanup Day 2025
Saturday, September 20
Join people all over the world in epic beach, neighborhood, and creek cleanups on this day! Coastal Cleanup Day is California’s largest annual volunteer event and the...
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Poetry in the Bowl: An Afternoon with Keith Ekiss and Nicholas Tino Reiner
Saturday, September 20
This event is supported by the Santa Barbara Poetry Series and Gunpowder Poetry.
Join us under the oaks at the historic Coggeshall Bowl for a powerful afternoon o...
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Shark Sundays
Sunday, September 21 – Ongoing
Learn about shark biology from our experts as they make sure the animals in Shark Cove at the Sea Center are healthy and satisfied. Enjoy a 15-minute interpretive talk by a...
11:30 AM–11:45 AM
Sun Day
Sunday, September 21
Find us at the free, all-ages Sun Day, a national day of action celebrating the power of clean energy! The Museum will be present from 1:00 to 4:30 PM with a fun sun-printi...
1:00 PM–4:30 PM
Fall Birding Classes with Rebecca - Full
Monday, September 22
Registration is now full for this class on Mondays with Rebecca, but don't despair! This class is also held on Wednesdays with Sophie Cameron. Sign up while spots last.
8 W...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Fall Birding Classes with Sophie
Wednesday, September 24
8 Week Field ClassWednesdays, September 24–November 12, 8:30–10:30 AM Meet-up locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Sophie Cameron for fall migration in...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Astronomy After Hours: The Brightest Lights in the Cosmos
Friday, September 26
Members, come join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium. Each quarter, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a free special topic presentat...
5:30 PM–6:00 PM