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SUMMARY:Free Monthly Nature Walk at Elings Park
DESCRIPTION:Free Nature Walks of Elings Park return for the third year with a slate of new topics about the 230-acre park’s biodiversity. Once again led by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden experts\, the guided walks begin on Saturday\, March 8 with “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” and continue monthly through December 2025. \n\n\nThe walks are part of an on-going collaboration between the Garden and Elings Park\, and each walk includes a visit to their one-acre California-native plant restoration project in South Park. \n\n\nNature Walks are held on the second Saturday of the month\, start at 9 a.m.\, and meet at the Elings Park Softball Fields parking lot. They are free and no reservations are needed. For more information\, visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/classes-events/nature-walks-at-elings-park. \n\n\n“These walks are the perfect introduction to the park’s natural side\,” said Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble. “Though we host softball\, BMX\, concerts\, and more\, much of the park is undeveloped. Here’s a chance to learn about the plants\, birds\, and bugs that live here\, and see how we can work together to make it even more conducive for wildlife and for humans.”\n\n \n\n\nNew topics include three walks with Garden bug specialists\, such as July’s “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents\,” August’s “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love\,” and October’s “Spiders and Other Weird Critters.” \n\n\n“History and Restoration at Elings Park” in June is an overview of the park’s past and current restoration efforts. Two walks focus on iNaturalist\, an online social network for sharing nature observations: April is “Exploring Plants and Bugs using iNaturalist\,” and May is “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants” for those interested in the Garden’s pollinators project. \n\n\nHands-on experiences include March’s “Botanical Shapes” and the “Inside Scoop on Preparing Press Planted Museum Specimens” in November. Bird walks in September and December take advantage of the Western fall migration along the Pacific Flyway. \n\n\n“We’re not just building habitat and conducting research at Elings Park and elsewhere\, we’re building a community of people who want to help nature\,” says Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\, director of conservation and research at the Garden. “When we walk the Park together\, we explore interconnections of the natural world\, from the tiniest insects to bees\, birds\, and other wildlife. If we can inspire someone during a morning walk in a place they already love\, they can carry that experience into their own backyards and landscapes across Santa Barbara – and beyond.”\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for ongoing garden maintenance and research. Please visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/conservation/our-impact/restoring-habitats/elings-park-transformation. \n\n\n2025 Schedule of Nature Walks\n\n\nMarch 8 –  “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Rare Plant Technician Selena Vengco\n\n\nApril 12 – “Exploring the Plants and Bugs of Elings Park Using iNaturalist” led by the Garden’s Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores and Tucker Plant Systematist and Curator of the Clifton Smith Herbarium Matt Guilliams\, Ph.D.\n\n\nMay 10 – “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants\, for Pollinators Project” led by the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJune 14 – “History and Restoration of Elings Park” led by Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble and the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJuly 12 – “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nAugust 9 – “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nSeptember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\n\n\nOctober 11 – “Spiders and Other Weird Critters” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores\n\n\nNovember 8 – “Inside Scoop on Preparing Pressed Plant Museum Specimens – A Show-and-Tell Experience” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nDecember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin & Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.
URL:https://www.noozhawk.com/calendar-old/free-monthly-nature-walk-at-elings-park/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Elings Park\, Santa Barbara
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SUMMARY:Free Monthly Nature Walk at Elings Park
DESCRIPTION:Free Nature Walks of Elings Park return for the third year with a slate of new topics about the 230-acre park’s biodiversity. Once again led by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden experts\, the guided walks begin on Saturday\, March 8 with “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” and continue monthly through December 2025. \n\n\nThe walks are part of an on-going collaboration between the Garden and Elings Park\, and each walk includes a visit to their one-acre California-native plant restoration project in South Park. \n\n\nNature Walks are held on the second Saturday of the month\, start at 9 a.m.\, and meet at the Elings Park Softball Fields parking lot. They are free and no reservations are needed. For more information\, visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/classes-events/nature-walks-at-elings-park. \n\n\n“These walks are the perfect introduction to the park’s natural side\,” said Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble. “Though we host softball\, BMX\, concerts\, and more\, much of the park is undeveloped. Here’s a chance to learn about the plants\, birds\, and bugs that live here\, and see how we can work together to make it even more conducive for wildlife and for humans.”\n\n \n\n\nNew topics include three walks with Garden bug specialists\, such as July’s “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents\,” August’s “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love\,” and October’s “Spiders and Other Weird Critters.” \n\n\n“History and Restoration at Elings Park” in June is an overview of the park’s past and current restoration efforts. Two walks focus on iNaturalist\, an online social network for sharing nature observations: April is “Exploring Plants and Bugs using iNaturalist\,” and May is “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants” for those interested in the Garden’s pollinators project. \n\n\nHands-on experiences include March’s “Botanical Shapes” and the “Inside Scoop on Preparing Press Planted Museum Specimens” in November. Bird walks in September and December take advantage of the Western fall migration along the Pacific Flyway. \n\n\n“We’re not just building habitat and conducting research at Elings Park and elsewhere\, we’re building a community of people who want to help nature\,” says Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\, director of conservation and research at the Garden. “When we walk the Park together\, we explore interconnections of the natural world\, from the tiniest insects to bees\, birds\, and other wildlife. If we can inspire someone during a morning walk in a place they already love\, they can carry that experience into their own backyards and landscapes across Santa Barbara – and beyond.”\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for ongoing garden maintenance and research. Please visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/conservation/our-impact/restoring-habitats/elings-park-transformation. \n\n\n2025 Schedule of Nature Walks\n\n\nMarch 8 –  “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Rare Plant Technician Selena Vengco\n\n\nApril 12 – “Exploring the Plants and Bugs of Elings Park Using iNaturalist” led by the Garden’s Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores and Tucker Plant Systematist and Curator of the Clifton Smith Herbarium Matt Guilliams\, Ph.D.\n\n\nMay 10 – “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants\, for Pollinators Project” led by the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJune 14 – “History and Restoration of Elings Park” led by Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble and the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJuly 12 – “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nAugust 9 – “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nSeptember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\n\n\nOctober 11 – “Spiders and Other Weird Critters” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores\n\n\nNovember 8 – “Inside Scoop on Preparing Pressed Plant Museum Specimens – A Show-and-Tell Experience” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nDecember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin & Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.
URL:https://www.noozhawk.com/calendar-old/free-monthly-nature-walk-at-elings-park/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Elings Park\, Santa Barbara
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SUMMARY:Free Monthly Nature Walk at Elings Park
DESCRIPTION:Free Nature Walks of Elings Park return for the third year with a slate of new topics about the 230-acre park’s biodiversity. Once again led by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden experts\, the guided walks begin on Saturday\, March 8 with “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” and continue monthly through December 2025. \n\n\nThe walks are part of an on-going collaboration between the Garden and Elings Park\, and each walk includes a visit to their one-acre California-native plant restoration project in South Park. \n\n\nNature Walks are held on the second Saturday of the month\, start at 9 a.m.\, and meet at the Elings Park Softball Fields parking lot. They are free and no reservations are needed. For more information\, visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/classes-events/nature-walks-at-elings-park. \n\n\n“These walks are the perfect introduction to the park’s natural side\,” said Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble. “Though we host softball\, BMX\, concerts\, and more\, much of the park is undeveloped. Here’s a chance to learn about the plants\, birds\, and bugs that live here\, and see how we can work together to make it even more conducive for wildlife and for humans.”\n\n \n\n\nNew topics include three walks with Garden bug specialists\, such as July’s “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents\,” August’s “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love\,” and October’s “Spiders and Other Weird Critters.” \n\n\n“History and Restoration at Elings Park” in June is an overview of the park’s past and current restoration efforts. Two walks focus on iNaturalist\, an online social network for sharing nature observations: April is “Exploring Plants and Bugs using iNaturalist\,” and May is “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants” for those interested in the Garden’s pollinators project. \n\n\nHands-on experiences include March’s “Botanical Shapes” and the “Inside Scoop on Preparing Press Planted Museum Specimens” in November. Bird walks in September and December take advantage of the Western fall migration along the Pacific Flyway. \n\n\n“We’re not just building habitat and conducting research at Elings Park and elsewhere\, we’re building a community of people who want to help nature\,” says Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\, director of conservation and research at the Garden. “When we walk the Park together\, we explore interconnections of the natural world\, from the tiniest insects to bees\, birds\, and other wildlife. If we can inspire someone during a morning walk in a place they already love\, they can carry that experience into their own backyards and landscapes across Santa Barbara – and beyond.”\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for ongoing garden maintenance and research. Please visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/conservation/our-impact/restoring-habitats/elings-park-transformation. \n\n\n2025 Schedule of Nature Walks\n\n\nMarch 8 –  “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Rare Plant Technician Selena Vengco\n\n\nApril 12 – “Exploring the Plants and Bugs of Elings Park Using iNaturalist” led by the Garden’s Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores and Tucker Plant Systematist and Curator of the Clifton Smith Herbarium Matt Guilliams\, Ph.D.\n\n\nMay 10 – “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants\, for Pollinators Project” led by the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJune 14 – “History and Restoration of Elings Park” led by Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble and the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJuly 12 – “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nAugust 9 – “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nSeptember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\n\n\nOctober 11 – “Spiders and Other Weird Critters” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores\n\n\nNovember 8 – “Inside Scoop on Preparing Pressed Plant Museum Specimens – A Show-and-Tell Experience” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nDecember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin & Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.
URL:https://www.noozhawk.com/calendar-old/free-monthly-nature-walk-at-elings-park/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Elings Park\, Santa Barbara
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SUMMARY:Free Monthly Nature Walk at Elings Park
DESCRIPTION:Free Nature Walks of Elings Park return for the third year with a slate of new topics about the 230-acre park’s biodiversity. Once again led by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden experts\, the guided walks begin on Saturday\, March 8 with “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” and continue monthly through December 2025. \n\n\nThe walks are part of an on-going collaboration between the Garden and Elings Park\, and each walk includes a visit to their one-acre California-native plant restoration project in South Park. \n\n\nNature Walks are held on the second Saturday of the month\, start at 9 a.m.\, and meet at the Elings Park Softball Fields parking lot. They are free and no reservations are needed. For more information\, visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/classes-events/nature-walks-at-elings-park. \n\n\n“These walks are the perfect introduction to the park’s natural side\,” said Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble. “Though we host softball\, BMX\, concerts\, and more\, much of the park is undeveloped. Here’s a chance to learn about the plants\, birds\, and bugs that live here\, and see how we can work together to make it even more conducive for wildlife and for humans.”\n\n \n\n\nNew topics include three walks with Garden bug specialists\, such as July’s “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents\,” August’s “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love\,” and October’s “Spiders and Other Weird Critters.” \n\n\n“History and Restoration at Elings Park” in June is an overview of the park’s past and current restoration efforts. Two walks focus on iNaturalist\, an online social network for sharing nature observations: April is “Exploring Plants and Bugs using iNaturalist\,” and May is “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants” for those interested in the Garden’s pollinators project. \n\n\nHands-on experiences include March’s “Botanical Shapes” and the “Inside Scoop on Preparing Press Planted Museum Specimens” in November. Bird walks in September and December take advantage of the Western fall migration along the Pacific Flyway. \n\n\n“We’re not just building habitat and conducting research at Elings Park and elsewhere\, we’re building a community of people who want to help nature\,” says Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\, director of conservation and research at the Garden. “When we walk the Park together\, we explore interconnections of the natural world\, from the tiniest insects to bees\, birds\, and other wildlife. If we can inspire someone during a morning walk in a place they already love\, they can carry that experience into their own backyards and landscapes across Santa Barbara – and beyond.”\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for ongoing garden maintenance and research. Please visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/conservation/our-impact/restoring-habitats/elings-park-transformation. \n\n\n2025 Schedule of Nature Walks\n\n\nMarch 8 –  “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Rare Plant Technician Selena Vengco\n\n\nApril 12 – “Exploring the Plants and Bugs of Elings Park Using iNaturalist” led by the Garden’s Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores and Tucker Plant Systematist and Curator of the Clifton Smith Herbarium Matt Guilliams\, Ph.D.\n\n\nMay 10 – “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants\, for Pollinators Project” led by the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJune 14 – “History and Restoration of Elings Park” led by Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble and the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJuly 12 – “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nAugust 9 – “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nSeptember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\n\n\nOctober 11 – “Spiders and Other Weird Critters” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores\n\n\nNovember 8 – “Inside Scoop on Preparing Pressed Plant Museum Specimens – A Show-and-Tell Experience” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nDecember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin & Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.
URL:https://www.noozhawk.com/calendar-old/free-monthly-nature-walk-at-elings-park/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Elings Park\, Santa Barbara
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SUMMARY:“Pints for the Park” – A Benefit for Elings Park
DESCRIPTION:It’s back! Pints for the Park\, Santa Barbara’s original craft beer festival\, has returned to Elings Park – and is bigger and better than ever. Enjoy Central Coast craft beer\, cider\, wine\, and kombucha from dozens of purveyors. There’s also tasty cuisine from food trucks\, yummy snacks\, and cool park merchandise available for purchase. Santa Barbara’s favorite DJ Darla Bea will set just the right vibe while you stroll\, sip\, snack\, shop\, sit back\, and support the largest privately funded park in America! Drink beer… and help Elings Park.
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LOCATION:Elings Park\, Santa Barbara
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SUMMARY:Free Monthly Nature Walk at Elings Park
DESCRIPTION:Free Nature Walks of Elings Park return for the third year with a slate of new topics about the 230-acre park’s biodiversity. Once again led by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden experts\, the guided walks begin on Saturday\, March 8 with “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” and continue monthly through December 2025. \n\n\nThe walks are part of an on-going collaboration between the Garden and Elings Park\, and each walk includes a visit to their one-acre California-native plant restoration project in South Park. \n\n\nNature Walks are held on the second Saturday of the month\, start at 9 a.m.\, and meet at the Elings Park Softball Fields parking lot. They are free and no reservations are needed. For more information\, visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/classes-events/nature-walks-at-elings-park. \n\n\n“These walks are the perfect introduction to the park’s natural side\,” said Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble. “Though we host softball\, BMX\, concerts\, and more\, much of the park is undeveloped. Here’s a chance to learn about the plants\, birds\, and bugs that live here\, and see how we can work together to make it even more conducive for wildlife and for humans.”\n\n \n\n\nNew topics include three walks with Garden bug specialists\, such as July’s “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents\,” August’s “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love\,” and October’s “Spiders and Other Weird Critters.” \n\n\n“History and Restoration at Elings Park” in June is an overview of the park’s past and current restoration efforts. Two walks focus on iNaturalist\, an online social network for sharing nature observations: April is “Exploring Plants and Bugs using iNaturalist\,” and May is “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants” for those interested in the Garden’s pollinators project. \n\n\nHands-on experiences include March’s “Botanical Shapes” and the “Inside Scoop on Preparing Press Planted Museum Specimens” in November. Bird walks in September and December take advantage of the Western fall migration along the Pacific Flyway. \n\n\n“We’re not just building habitat and conducting research at Elings Park and elsewhere\, we’re building a community of people who want to help nature\,” says Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\, director of conservation and research at the Garden. “When we walk the Park together\, we explore interconnections of the natural world\, from the tiniest insects to bees\, birds\, and other wildlife. If we can inspire someone during a morning walk in a place they already love\, they can carry that experience into their own backyards and landscapes across Santa Barbara – and beyond.”\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for ongoing garden maintenance and research. Please visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/conservation/our-impact/restoring-habitats/elings-park-transformation. \n\n\n2025 Schedule of Nature Walks\n\n\nMarch 8 –  “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Rare Plant Technician Selena Vengco\n\n\nApril 12 – “Exploring the Plants and Bugs of Elings Park Using iNaturalist” led by the Garden’s Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores and Tucker Plant Systematist and Curator of the Clifton Smith Herbarium Matt Guilliams\, Ph.D.\n\n\nMay 10 – “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants\, for Pollinators Project” led by the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJune 14 – “History and Restoration of Elings Park” led by Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble and the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJuly 12 – “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nAugust 9 – “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nSeptember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\n\n\nOctober 11 – “Spiders and Other Weird Critters” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores\n\n\nNovember 8 – “Inside Scoop on Preparing Pressed Plant Museum Specimens – A Show-and-Tell Experience” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nDecember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin & Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.
URL:https://www.noozhawk.com/calendar-old/free-monthly-nature-walk-at-elings-park/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Elings Park\, Santa Barbara
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T100000
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SUMMARY:Free Monthly Nature Walk at Elings Park
DESCRIPTION:Free Nature Walks of Elings Park return for the third year with a slate of new topics about the 230-acre park’s biodiversity. Once again led by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden experts\, the guided walks begin on Saturday\, March 8 with “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” and continue monthly through December 2025. \n\n\nThe walks are part of an on-going collaboration between the Garden and Elings Park\, and each walk includes a visit to their one-acre California-native plant restoration project in South Park. \n\n\nNature Walks are held on the second Saturday of the month\, start at 9 a.m.\, and meet at the Elings Park Softball Fields parking lot. They are free and no reservations are needed. For more information\, visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/classes-events/nature-walks-at-elings-park. \n\n\n“These walks are the perfect introduction to the park’s natural side\,” said Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble. “Though we host softball\, BMX\, concerts\, and more\, much of the park is undeveloped. Here’s a chance to learn about the plants\, birds\, and bugs that live here\, and see how we can work together to make it even more conducive for wildlife and for humans.”\n\n \n\n\nNew topics include three walks with Garden bug specialists\, such as July’s “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents\,” August’s “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love\,” and October’s “Spiders and Other Weird Critters.” \n\n\n“History and Restoration at Elings Park” in June is an overview of the park’s past and current restoration efforts. Two walks focus on iNaturalist\, an online social network for sharing nature observations: April is “Exploring Plants and Bugs using iNaturalist\,” and May is “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants” for those interested in the Garden’s pollinators project. \n\n\nHands-on experiences include March’s “Botanical Shapes” and the “Inside Scoop on Preparing Press Planted Museum Specimens” in November. Bird walks in September and December take advantage of the Western fall migration along the Pacific Flyway. \n\n\n“We’re not just building habitat and conducting research at Elings Park and elsewhere\, we’re building a community of people who want to help nature\,” says Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\, director of conservation and research at the Garden. “When we walk the Park together\, we explore interconnections of the natural world\, from the tiniest insects to bees\, birds\, and other wildlife. If we can inspire someone during a morning walk in a place they already love\, they can carry that experience into their own backyards and landscapes across Santa Barbara – and beyond.”\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for ongoing garden maintenance and research. Please visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/conservation/our-impact/restoring-habitats/elings-park-transformation. \n\n\n2025 Schedule of Nature Walks\n\n\nMarch 8 –  “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Rare Plant Technician Selena Vengco\n\n\nApril 12 – “Exploring the Plants and Bugs of Elings Park Using iNaturalist” led by the Garden’s Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores and Tucker Plant Systematist and Curator of the Clifton Smith Herbarium Matt Guilliams\, Ph.D.\n\n\nMay 10 – “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants\, for Pollinators Project” led by the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJune 14 – “History and Restoration of Elings Park” led by Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble and the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJuly 12 – “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nAugust 9 – “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nSeptember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\n\n\nOctober 11 – “Spiders and Other Weird Critters” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores\n\n\nNovember 8 – “Inside Scoop on Preparing Pressed Plant Museum Specimens – A Show-and-Tell Experience” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nDecember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin & Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.
URL:https://www.noozhawk.com/calendar-old/free-monthly-nature-walk-at-elings-park/2025-07-12/
LOCATION:Elings Park\, Santa Barbara
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elings Park":MAILTO:info@elingspark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T090000
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SUMMARY:Nature Walks at Elings Park with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join the Garden for free walks through Elings Park and help us discover the biodiversity of the area. Learn about pollinators\, birds\, invasive plants\, bugs\, and more. You’ll also learn about our native plant restoration project at the Park. Registration is not available for this opportunity. Please arrive to the location on the date and time you wish to attend.\n\n\nLocation:\nElings Park – 1298 Las Positas Road\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93105. The group will meet in the parking lot by the park office. To access Elings Park site map using this link.
URL:https://www.noozhawk.com/calendar-old/nature-walks-at-elings-park-with-santa-barbara-botanic-garden/
LOCATION:Elings Park\, Santa Barbara
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Barbara Botanic Garden":MAILTO:info@sbbotanicgarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250704T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250704T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T053539
CREATED:20250616T204801Z
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SUMMARY:4th of July Semana Nautica Trail Race
DESCRIPTION:🎆 Kick Off Your 4th of July with a Race! 🇺🇸\n\n\nJoin us on Friday\, July 4th\, for the Semana Nautica 5K Trail Race at the stunning Elings Park!\n\n\nSponsored By: Bryant And Sons LTD Jewelers\, Rabbit\, and Elings Park\n\n\nLace up for a scenic\, adrenaline-pumping course through rolling trails and epic views — the perfect way to start your holiday with energy and community spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just out for fun\, this is your chance to celebrate freedom\, fitness\, and festive vibes in one unforgettable morning.
URL:https://www.noozhawk.com/calendar-old/4th-of-july-semana-nautica-trail-race-3/
LOCATION:Elings Park\, Santa Barbara
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Barbara Running Association":MAILTO:info@sbrunning.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250704T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250704T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T053539
CREATED:20250616T204514Z
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SUMMARY:4th of July Semana Nautica Trail Race
DESCRIPTION:🎆 Kick Off Your 4th of July with a Race! 🇺🇸\n\n\nJoin us on Friday\, July 4th\, for the Semana Nautica 5K Trail Race at the stunning Elings Park!\n\n\nSponsored By: Bryant And Sons LTD Jewelers\, Rabbit\, and Elings Park\n\n\nLace up for a scenic\, adrenaline-pumping course through rolling trails and epic views — the perfect way to start your holiday with energy and community spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just out for fun\, this is your chance to celebrate freedom\, fitness\, and festive vibes in one unforgettable morning.
URL:https://www.noozhawk.com/calendar-old/4th-of-july-semana-nautica-trail-race-2/
LOCATION:Elings Park\, Santa Barbara
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Barbara Running Association":MAILTO:info@sbrunning.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250704T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250704T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T053539
CREATED:20250616T204016Z
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SUMMARY:4th of July Semana Nautica Trail Race
DESCRIPTION:🎆 Kick Off Your 4th of July with a Race! 🇺🇸\nJoin us on Friday\, July 4th for the Semana Nautica 5K Trail Race at the stunning Elings Park!\n\n\nSponsored By: Byrant And Sons LTD Jewelers\, Rabbit\, and Elings Park\n\n\nLace up for a scenic\, adrenaline-pumping course through rolling trails and epic views — the perfect way to start your holiday with energy and community spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just out for fun\, this is your chance to celebrate freedom\, fitness\, and festive vibes in one unforgettable morning.
URL:https://www.noozhawk.com/calendar-old/4th-of-july-semana-nautica-trail-race/
LOCATION:Elings Park\, Santa Barbara
ORGANIZER;CN="santa barbara running":MAILTO:info@sbrunning.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T053539
CREATED:20250304T002509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T002509Z
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SUMMARY:Free Monthly Nature Walk at Elings Park
DESCRIPTION:Free Nature Walks of Elings Park return for the third year with a slate of new topics about the 230-acre park’s biodiversity. Once again led by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden experts\, the guided walks begin on Saturday\, March 8 with “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” and continue monthly through December 2025. \n\n\nThe walks are part of an on-going collaboration between the Garden and Elings Park\, and each walk includes a visit to their one-acre California-native plant restoration project in South Park. \n\n\nNature Walks are held on the second Saturday of the month\, start at 9 a.m.\, and meet at the Elings Park Softball Fields parking lot. They are free and no reservations are needed. For more information\, visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/classes-events/nature-walks-at-elings-park. \n\n\n“These walks are the perfect introduction to the park’s natural side\,” said Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble. “Though we host softball\, BMX\, concerts\, and more\, much of the park is undeveloped. Here’s a chance to learn about the plants\, birds\, and bugs that live here\, and see how we can work together to make it even more conducive for wildlife and for humans.”\n\n \n\n\nNew topics include three walks with Garden bug specialists\, such as July’s “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents\,” August’s “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love\,” and October’s “Spiders and Other Weird Critters.” \n\n\n“History and Restoration at Elings Park” in June is an overview of the park’s past and current restoration efforts. Two walks focus on iNaturalist\, an online social network for sharing nature observations: April is “Exploring Plants and Bugs using iNaturalist\,” and May is “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants” for those interested in the Garden’s pollinators project. \n\n\nHands-on experiences include March’s “Botanical Shapes” and the “Inside Scoop on Preparing Press Planted Museum Specimens” in November. Bird walks in September and December take advantage of the Western fall migration along the Pacific Flyway. \n\n\n“We’re not just building habitat and conducting research at Elings Park and elsewhere\, we’re building a community of people who want to help nature\,” says Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\, director of conservation and research at the Garden. “When we walk the Park together\, we explore interconnections of the natural world\, from the tiniest insects to bees\, birds\, and other wildlife. If we can inspire someone during a morning walk in a place they already love\, they can carry that experience into their own backyards and landscapes across Santa Barbara – and beyond.”\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for ongoing garden maintenance and research. Please visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/conservation/our-impact/restoring-habitats/elings-park-transformation. \n\n\n2025 Schedule of Nature Walks\n\n\nMarch 8 –  “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Rare Plant Technician Selena Vengco\n\n\nApril 12 – “Exploring the Plants and Bugs of Elings Park Using iNaturalist” led by the Garden’s Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores and Tucker Plant Systematist and Curator of the Clifton Smith Herbarium Matt Guilliams\, Ph.D.\n\n\nMay 10 – “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants\, for Pollinators Project” led by the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJune 14 – “History and Restoration of Elings Park” led by Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble and the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJuly 12 – “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nAugust 9 – “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nSeptember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\n\n\nOctober 11 – “Spiders and Other Weird Critters” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores\n\n\nNovember 8 – “Inside Scoop on Preparing Pressed Plant Museum Specimens – A Show-and-Tell Experience” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nDecember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin & Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.
URL:https://www.noozhawk.com/calendar-old/free-monthly-nature-walk-at-elings-park/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Elings Park\, Santa Barbara
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elings Park":MAILTO:info@elingspark.org
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SUMMARY:Free Monthly Nature Walk at Elings Park
DESCRIPTION:Free Nature Walks of Elings Park return for the third year with a slate of new topics about the 230-acre park’s biodiversity. Once again led by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden experts\, the guided walks begin on Saturday\, March 8 with “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” and continue monthly through December 2025. \n\n\nThe walks are part of an on-going collaboration between the Garden and Elings Park\, and each walk includes a visit to their one-acre California-native plant restoration project in South Park. \n\n\nNature Walks are held on the second Saturday of the month\, start at 9 a.m.\, and meet at the Elings Park Softball Fields parking lot. They are free and no reservations are needed. For more information\, visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/classes-events/nature-walks-at-elings-park. \n\n\n“These walks are the perfect introduction to the park’s natural side\,” said Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble. “Though we host softball\, BMX\, concerts\, and more\, much of the park is undeveloped. Here’s a chance to learn about the plants\, birds\, and bugs that live here\, and see how we can work together to make it even more conducive for wildlife and for humans.”\n\n \n\n\nNew topics include three walks with Garden bug specialists\, such as July’s “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents\,” August’s “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love\,” and October’s “Spiders and Other Weird Critters.” \n\n\n“History and Restoration at Elings Park” in June is an overview of the park’s past and current restoration efforts. Two walks focus on iNaturalist\, an online social network for sharing nature observations: April is “Exploring Plants and Bugs using iNaturalist\,” and May is “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants” for those interested in the Garden’s pollinators project. \n\n\nHands-on experiences include March’s “Botanical Shapes” and the “Inside Scoop on Preparing Press Planted Museum Specimens” in November. Bird walks in September and December take advantage of the Western fall migration along the Pacific Flyway. \n\n\n“We’re not just building habitat and conducting research at Elings Park and elsewhere\, we’re building a community of people who want to help nature\,” says Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\, director of conservation and research at the Garden. “When we walk the Park together\, we explore interconnections of the natural world\, from the tiniest insects to bees\, birds\, and other wildlife. If we can inspire someone during a morning walk in a place they already love\, they can carry that experience into their own backyards and landscapes across Santa Barbara – and beyond.”\n\n\nVolunteers are needed for ongoing garden maintenance and research. Please visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/conservation/our-impact/restoring-habitats/elings-park-transformation. \n\n\n2025 Schedule of Nature Walks\n\n\nMarch 8 –  “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Rare Plant Technician Selena Vengco\n\n\nApril 12 – “Exploring the Plants and Bugs of Elings Park Using iNaturalist” led by the Garden’s Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores and Tucker Plant Systematist and Curator of the Clifton Smith Herbarium Matt Guilliams\, Ph.D.\n\n\nMay 10 – “Introduction to the iNaturalist Plants\, for Pollinators Project” led by the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJune 14 – “History and Restoration of Elings Park” led by Elings Park Executive Director Dean Noble and the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nJuly 12 – “Flower Visitors and Other Insect Residents” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D. and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nAugust 9 – “Fantastic Flies and Other Bugs You Didn’t Know You Love” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Director of Conservation and Research Denise Knapp\, Ph.D.\n\n\nSeptember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\n\n\nOctober 11 – “Spiders and Other Weird Critters” led by the Garden’s Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.\, and Invertebrate Biodiversity Technician José Flores\n\n\nNovember 8 – “Inside Scoop on Preparing Pressed Plant Museum Specimens – A Show-and-Tell Experience” led by the Garden’s Herbarium Collections Manager Annie Ayers and Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Sarah Cusser\, Ph.D.\n\n\nDecember 13 – “Birds!” led by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement Scot Pipkin & Terrestrial Invertebrate Conservation Ecologist Zach Phillips\, Ph.D.
URL:https://www.noozhawk.com/calendar-old/free-monthly-nature-walk-at-elings-park/2025-05-10/
LOCATION:Elings Park\, Santa Barbara
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