We in Santa Barbara are very lucky to have amazing natural history and birding experts available to present to us monthly. Our programs are usually the fourth Wednesday of the month at Fleischmann Auditorium at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History unless otherwise noted. The doors open at 6:30pm with programming starting at 7:00pm.
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For program details click on a program title below.
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Program: Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers (illustrated)
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fleischmann Auditorium,
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA
MAP$5 general admission. Tickets available here and at the door the evening of the event, if still available.
Back by popular demand following his outstanding presentation in May of 2025 on North American Owls, acclaimed photographer Paul Bannick’s new program will focus on the woodpeckers of North America.
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Program: Observing and Conserving California Coastal Seabirds
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fleischmann Auditorium,
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA
MAP$5 general admission. Tickets available here and at the door the evening of the event, if still available.
Dan Robinette, a Point Blue scientist, will be giving an illustrated presentation on shorebirds which depend on California coastal habitats!
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Special Event: Saving Birds to Save the Planet
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fleischmann Auditorium,
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA
MAP$10 general admission. Tickets available here and at the door the evening of the event, if still available.
Renown author Scott Weidensaul returns to SBAS, this time live, with a positive message about birds and our environment!
