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Photo Sessions in the Butterfly Pavilion
Saturday, August 15 – Ongoing
Picture yourself with family, friends, or solo in a beautiful garden full of butterflies! Capture the magic of this summer moment in a 20-minute mini photo session with Kri...
4:00 PM–5:30 PM
Beach Cleanup
Sunday, August 16
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.
Meet us on East Be...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Photo Sessions in the Butterfly Pavilion
Sunday, August 16 – Ongoing
Picture yourself with family, friends, or solo in a beautiful garden full of butterflies! Capture the magic of this summer moment in a 20-minute mini photo session with Kri...
4:00 PM–5:30 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
Drop-in Nature Journaling: Birds, Blooms, and Bugs!
Wednesday, August 19
Open your senses to the vibrant birdsong, fragrant flowers, and fascinating insects that call our region home. Nature journaling is an enjoyable and relaxing practice to in...
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Pacific Pride Festival
Saturday, August 22
Find us at the free, all-ages Pacific Pride Festival! The Museum and Sea Center will be present from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, sharing an original zine about local marine animal...
11:00 AM–4:00 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
Member Appreciation Month Begins
Tuesday, September 1
It's a great time of year to be or become a Member! September is Member Appreciation Month, and we’re showing our gratitude for Members with special events.
Member Ev...
12:00 AM
Last Day to Visit the Butterfly Pavilion
Monday, September 7
Labor Day (Monday, September 7) is the last day to visit the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion this summer. Butterflies Alive! is a special exhibit that requires $3 tickets in add...
10:00 AM–4:30 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