February 3rd | More Mesa Nature Walk with Larry Ballard

Join us for a guided nature walk through Goleta's More Mesa with naturalist Larry Ballard on Friday, February 3rd, 9 - 11 a.m. Enjoy looking for short-eared owls, white-tailed kites, northern harriers, and other local birds among the flora and fauna.

More Mesa is the inspiration behind Artist-in-Residence Kerrie Smith's Portals & Pathways installation, which has transformed the Wildling's Michele Kuelbs Tower Gallery into an exploration of the region's changing seasons.

Registration is $10.00. Member rate is $5.00. Limited to 15 participants. Advance registration required.

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangFebruary 3, 2023More Mesa, Nature Walk, Larry Ballard

January 29th | Create a Nature Journal with Artist Kathy Badrak

Start the New Year off right and join artist Kathy Badrak in making your own nature journal on Sunday, January 29, 2023, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Wildling Museum. This class will provide a fun and easy introduction to the art of handmade bookmaking.

Attendees will create a simple bound journal perfect for setting intentions for the New Year, sketching, nature journaling, and more! Books will include pockets for collecting natural specimens and a magnifying glass to assist in your outdoor journal studies and doodles.

Class fee is $50 and includes all required materials. Class size is limited to 12 participants, advance registration required.

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangJanuary 29, 2023Workshop, Art Class, Kathy Badrak, Nature Journal

January 22nd | Roy Dunn: Capturing Imagery of Our Wild Neighbors

Join us for a very special gallery talk with featured wildlife photographer and cinematographer Roy Dunn on Sunday, January 22, 2023, 4 - 5 p.m. Dunn will provide a fascinating look behind camera trapping and ethical wildlife photography, and will discuss stories behind his photography on view as part of Wildlife on the Edge: Hilary Baker.

General admission is $10.00. Current Wildling Museum member admission is $5.00. Advance registration is encouraged.

December 4th | Holiday Marketplace

Join us at the Wildling Museum as we kick off the holiday season with our 11th Annual Holiday Marketplace! We look forward to welcoming you back to this favorite museum tradition on Sunday, December 4th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mark your calendars for this not-to-be-missed shopping event!

Enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping featuring talented local artisans and unique gifts that celebrate wildlife, nature, and the outdoors.

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangDecember 4, 2022Holiday Marketplace, Holidays

November 7-16th | 3rd Annual Online Fall Silent Auction

Our third annual online fall silent auction returns this November! We can’t wait to share relaxing getaways, unique jewelry, fine art, local wines and delights just for you.

Mark your calendars and get ready to make your bids November 7 - 16, 2022! All proceeds benefit the Wildling Museum.

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangNovember 7, 2022Fundraiser, Silent Auction, Fall Silent Auction

November 6th | Gallery Talk & Book Signing with Hilary Baker

Join us for a special gallery walkthrough of the Wildling Museum’s new fall exhibition Wildlife on the Edge led by artist Hilary Baker on Sunday, November 6th, 3 - 4 p.m. Learn more about the inspiration for her ongoing Predators series and enjoy the opportunity to hear firsthand stories behind the works on view.

Following the gallery talk will be a book signing of Baker’s recently published book Hilary Baker: Predators and Other L.A. Stories (2021)

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangNovember 6, 2022Hilary Baker, Gallery Talk, Artist Talk

October 20th | Dan Gerber: The End of Michelangelo

Join the Wildling Museum for a special poetry reading on Thursday, October 20th, 5:30 - 7 p.m. by Santa Ynez Valley-based poet Dan Gerber as we celebrate the release of his new collection, The End of Michelangelo.

Reading the poetry of Dan Gerber, we are summoned to this larger truth: Though we live in fraught times, on the tipping point of human self-destruction, we and our planet are still very much alive. General admission is $10.00. Current Wildling Museum member admission is $5.00. Seating is limited - advance registration is highly encouraged.

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangOctober 20, 2022Poetry, Spoken Word, Daniel Gerber, Dan Gerber

September 15th | The Magnitude of the Problem: Wildfire in Beloved Places

Join us via Zoom on Thursday, September 15th, 4 - 5 p.m. for a virtual presentation with Suze Woolf, artist, and Lorena Williams, author and former wildland firefighter, as they discuss their work featured in the Wildling’s current exhibition, Fire & Ice: Our Changing Landscape, and wildfire in general.

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangSeptember 15, 2022Climate Change, Fire and Ice, Forest Fires, Lorena Williams, Suze Woolf

August 18th | A Precise Look at Ice with NASA Researchers Denis Felikson and Steven Fons

Join the Wildling Museum on Thursday, August 18th, 4 - 5 p.m. for a special Zoom presentation by NASA researchers Denis Felikson and Steven Fons as they present “A Precise Look at Ice: Measuring the Earth’s Cryosphere with Centimeter Accuracy from Space.”

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangAugust 18, 2022Climate Change, Ice, Fire and Ice

August 14th | Summer Family Day

The Wildling Museum invites the public to attend a free Summer Family Day on Sunday, August 14, 2022, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring the whole family and enjoy free museum admission during event hours, eco glitter tattoos by Parties and Paint by Kate, art activities for all ages, and more.

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangAugust 14, 2022Summer Family Day, Open House, Community

Featured Local Artist | Debbie MacInnis

Enjoy new eco-printed and natural material artworks created by Santa Barbara-based artist Debbie MacInnis in the Wildling Museum Store from August 2022 - January 2023!

More than 15 framed eco-prints and cacti artworks are now available, along with a variety of eco-printed scarves, greeting cards, and mousepads. Explore works in person during your next visit, or browse available inventory in our online store.

June 15th | Following Fire: Documenting a Forest's Uncertain Future

Join the Wildling Museum on Wednesday, June 15, 5 - 6 p.m. for a special Zoom presentation by current exhibiting photographer David Paul Bayles and ecosystem scientist Fred Swanson as they share more about their work together, which weaves a complex story of forest resilience – retention of carbon, nutrients, and abundant life – countered by the challenges posed by a legacy of land use in an age of climate uncertainty.

June 5th | Join us for Brunch al Fresco!

Mark your calendars! We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful Alisal Ranch Adobe for Brunch al Fresco on June 5, 2022, complete with our famous Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar, a special live auction, and the presentation of our 2022 Wilderness Spirit Award.

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangJune 5, 2022Brunch, Fundraiser

Spring - Summer Featured Local Artist | Holly Hungett

This spring and summer, enjoy new plein air works by featured local Santa Barbara-based artist Holly Hungett in the Wildling Museum Store! More than 15 framed paintings showcasing local coastlines, landscapes, and skylines are now available. Explore works in person or view available inventory in our online store.

Join us for a special meet and greet with Holly Hungett on Sunday, May 22 from 2 - 4 p.m., where she'll be at the Wildling Store to share more about her work.

May 15th | Nic Stover Photography Critique & Image Review Workshop

Join Central Coast professional landscape and nature photographer Nic Stover for an in-person workshop at the Wildling Museum on Sunday, May 15, 2022, 2 – 4:30 p.m designed for photographers of all skill levels looking to improve their editing skills and take their work to the next level.

Poetry Competition | Climate Change: Our Impact

The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce its 2022 poetry competition, Climate Change: Our Impact. The competition is a celebration of Earth Day, and will culminate in a celebration hosted by Community Environmental Council (CEC) taking place on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara. This competition is intended to highlight the importance of standing up to protect the planet’s dwindling natural resources and working against the threats of climate change.

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangApril 23, 2022Poetry, Earth Day, Climate Change, Community

Meet the Artist | Alan Ross in the Wildling Galleries

Join us for the final day of Sharing the Light: Ansel Adams & Alan Ross on Sunday, March 20th and meet the artist behind the work! Internationally acclaimed photographer Alan Ross will be in the Wildling galleries from 2 - 5 p.m. to chat with visitors and share stories behind the works on view.

February 20th | Ansel Adams: The Man Behind the Camera

Join us for a special virtual program in honor of Ansel Adams on what would have been the iconic photographer’s 120th birthday. The public is invited to tune in to Ansel Adams: The Man Behind the Camera on Sunday, February 20, 2 – 3 p.m. via Zoom for an insightful presentation by photographer Alan Ross, Ansel Adams’ friend and former assistant.

Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangFebruary 20, 2022Alan Ross, Ansel Adams, Virtual, Lecture, Digital Programming

March 6th | Florencia Ramirez: Eat Less Water

The Wildling is thrilled to host Florencia Ramirez, author of Eat Less Water, for a special presentation and conversation with Steve Beckmen, the winemaker behind Beckmen Vineyards, at the Museum on Sunday, March 6, 2022, 3 p.m. as the Wildling Museum kicks off a year of climate-focused exhibitions and programming.

Following the program will be a book signing and environmental pop-up shop curated by Ramirez, along with a biodynamic wine tasting by Beckmen Vineyards for attendees.

Winter Wonder: Four Faces of Grass Mountain | Window Installation by Kiana Beckmen

The Wildling Museum is thrilled to announce its new window art installation, Winter Wonder: Four Faces of Grass Mountain by artist Kiana Beckmen. The public is invited to enjoy the ongoing installation from Mission Drive, which is visible from the sidewalk all days of the week and illuminated at night.

Community Exhibits, Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangDecember 13, 2021Kiana Beckmen, Public Art, Window Art

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