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August 9 | Free Admission: End-of-Summer Family Day
August 9 | Free Admission: End-of-Summer Family Day

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

At the California Nature Art Museum

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a free-admission, end-of-summer Family Day on Sunday, August 9th 2026, from 10AM – 2PM. This annual event invites visitors to participate in a variety of free art and nature inspired activities.

Show your wild side with a face paint design, create your own upcycled art piece, shake paws with dogs and kittens from Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society, wonder at a live bee hive with Santa Barbara Hives, and enjoy a nature-inspired assortment of local organization booths.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzSummer Family Day, Family, Free Admission, Santa Barbara Hives, Mahnis Reptiles, SYV Humane Society, Face Painting, Kids
October 2 - 4 | Santa Cruz Island, 2-Night Stay at UC Field Station
October 2 - 4 | Santa Cruz Island, 2-Night Stay at UC Field Station

FRI. OCTOBER 2 - SUN. OCTOBER 4, 2026

At the UC Field Station on Santa Cruz Island, with CalNAM

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a two-night trip to Santa Cruz Island on Friday, October 2nd 2026 - Sunday, October 4th 2026. Guests will be staying in the dorms at the UC Field Station, which cannot typically be accessed by the general public.

Throughout this trip, guests may enjoy fully-included, structured activities such as hiking, species identification, nature journaling, swimming, tidepooling, and travel through the use of the on-island vehicles.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzChannel Islands National Park, Weekend Trip, Hike, Nature Journal, Nature Excursion, Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, 4Points Expeditions
October 21 | Nature Journaling at Manzanita Nursery
October 21 | Nature Journaling at Manzanita Nursery

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

At Manzanita Nursery with the California Nature Art Museum

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a nature journaling session on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Manzanita Nursery.

This program will include a short introduction to nature journaling, a group warm-up activity, and an invitation to walk and explore the nursery’s abundant plant life, or examine select native plants at the CalNAM artist table. All participants are welcome to enjoy use of CalNAM watercolors, watercolor paper, pencils, and brushes or to bring their own supplies.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzWorkshop, Art Class, Nature Journal, Manzanita Nursery