About
Programs & Events includes Coastal Cleanup Day at the Santa Ynez River, Santa Cruz Island, 2-Night Stay at UC Field Station, Nature Journaling at Manzanita Nursery, and Holiday Marketplace. Upcoming sessions are listed for September 19, 2026; October 2 to October 4, 2026; October 21, 2026; and November 21, 2026.
Programs
- Coastal Cleanup Day at the Santa Ynez River
- Santa Cruz Island, 2-Night Stay at UC Field Station
- Nature Journaling at Manzanita Nursery
- Holiday Marketplace
At a glance
- Current session: Coastal Cleanup Day at the Santa Ynez River (Sep 19–Sep 19, 2026); Santa Cruz Island, 2-Night Stay at UC Field Station (Oct 2–Oct 4, 2026); Nature Journaling at Manzanita Nursery (Oct 21–Oct 21, 2026); Holiday Marketplace (Nov 21–Nov 21, 2026)
- Facility hours: Monday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tuesday: CLOSED; Wednesday: CLOSED; Thursday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
About the provider
The museum opened in 2000 and moved to Solvang in 2013. Its mission is to provide artistic, educational, and field experiences of nature. The museum also collaborates with partners for the benefit of its region and offers programs and events including a community-based Coastal Cleanup Day, a trip to Santa Cruz Island, nature journaling at Manzanita Nursery, and an annual Holiday Marketplace.
Last updated September 5, 2026.
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