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Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, March 1 – Ongoing
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Shark Sundays
Sunday, March 1 – 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
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
Register Early for Summer Camps
Friday, March 6
Registration for Nature Adventures™ summer camps opens to Members at 3:00 PM on March 6! Explore offerings and details on our Nature Adventures page.
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3:00 PM–11:00 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
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, March 7 – Ongoing
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, March 7 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard, followed b...
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, March 8 – Ongoing
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Shark Sundays
Sunday, March 8 – 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
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