Author: David Levasheff

Program: Landbirds at Channel Islands National Park

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Join us this February as Tim Coonan-Biologist Channel Islands National Park – speaks on conservation and management needs of unique avifauna of the five Channel Islands National Park islands.

SUN improves UCSB long range development plan

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In 2010, UCSB introduced its Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) calling for a 25% increase in student population as well as significant increases in faculty and staff. The plan also doubles the academic space on campus. A coalition of community groups (including SBAS) formed to respond to UCSB’s plan. Negotiations between the Sustainable University Now… Read more »

Program: That “Dastardly” Cowbird – A Model for Human Behavior?

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Join us this January as Dr. Adrian O’Loghlen from UCSB, speaks songbird communication and how this relates to his research on cowbirds. Doors open at 7:00 pm.

2014 Santa Barbara County Christmas Bird Counts

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The 115th Christmas Bird Count season is upon us and once again Santa Barbara County is host to 5 count circles so you can stay as busy as you like participating in the longest running citizen science project in the county. Last year our species total was 222 counted by over 250 participants!

Program: SANTA BARBARA ZOO & CONDOR CONSERVATION: Back from the Brink

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Join us this November as Estelle Sandhaus, Ph.D., of the Santa Barbara Zoo, speaks about condor conservation and the Santa Barbara Zoo. Doors open at 7:00 pm.