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Block Printing Among the Butterflies
Thursday, August 6 – Ongoing
Art lovers ages 16 and up, come get inspired by the pollinator plants and winged wonders of Butterflies Alive! Guided by Madi of Loud Flower Art Co, you’ll carve your...
5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Celebrating the Life and Work of Gabriele Drozdowski
Sunday, August 9
Please join us as we celebrate Gabi's life and the community she helped build through her love of nature, education, and all living things. Reconnect with old friends, shar...
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
No Science Pub in August
Monday, August 10
Science Pub is on hiatus in August. Meanwhile, satisfy your hunger for research with other programs for adults and our playlist of 20 great talks on YouTube!
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Happy Hour at the Sea Center
Thursday, August 13 – Ongoing
Enjoy the Sea Center’s unique hands-on exhibits after the kids have all gone home! This special event is for adults age 21 and up with valid ID.
Bring a date or frien...
5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Members-only Nights in the Butterfly Pavilion
Thursday, August 13 – Ongoing
Seeking a little tranquility at the end of a busy summer day? As a free added benefit of membership, celebrate summer’s golden hours surrounded by fluttering butterfl...
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Macrophotography in the Butterfly Pavilion
Tuesday, August 18 – Ongoing
Grab your macro lens and spend 90 minutes surrounded by winged wonders in the beautiful garden of Butterflies Alive! Amateur and professional shutterbugs ages 16 and up are...
5:00 PM–6:30 PM
Geology of Santa Barbara Field Course: Trouble in Paradise
Saturday, August 29
Cover millions of years in this dynamic six-week field course! Geologist Sabina Thomas, Ph.D., brings the fundamentals of geology and local geography to life. Discover how...
10:00 AM–1:30 PM
Preparing to Age in Place: Lunch & Learn Webinar
Tuesday, September 8
Most adults hope to remain in their own homes as they grow older, but doing so successfully requires thoughtful planning. Whether you’re preparing for your own future...
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
A Day of BEEing
Wednesday, September 9
Join National Geographic explorer and conservation photographer Krystle Hickman on a one-hour visual journey demonstrating what it’s like to spend a whole day beeing...
6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Science Pub: Fire – History, Science and Practice
Monday, September 14
Fire, like all forces of nature, has shaped and continues to shape the landscapes and the built environments that all Californians—two-legged, finned, feathered, and...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM