Posts in Past Programs/Events
March 10th | Lecture: “Attracting Pollinators to the California Native Landscape; An Introduction to Pollination Ecology” with Richard Merrill
March 10th | Lecture: “Attracting Pollinators to the California Native Landscape; An Introduction to Pollination Ecology” with Richard Merrill

SUN. MARCH 10TH, 2024 / 3:00 PM– 4:30 PM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum), Second Floor Valley Oak Gallery

While the topic of pollination in Santa Barbara County is both engrossing and essential, few are familiar with the actual processes of the phenomenon and the major pollinators behind it: bees, of course, but also hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, and beneficial insects.

Join us for an inspirational and educational lecture with Richard Merrill at the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum) in the First Floor Wildling Gallery.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangCalifornia Nature Art MusuemLecture, Richard Merrill
February 13th | CalNAM Sponsored Trivia Night
February 13th | CalNAM Sponsored Trivia Night

Headgames Trivia at Fig Mountain Brewing Co. Buellton | Bonus Round on California National Parks, Sponsored by the California Nature Art Museum

TUES. FEBRUARY 13, 2024 / 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
45 Industrial Way, Buellton, CA 93427 | Second Floor

On February 13th 2024, the Museum will be sponsoring a bonus round of trivia on National Parks in California in celebration of the last week of our juried show, "California National Parks: Stories of Water."

Join us for a night of colorful competition, fun and food as we test your knowledge of some of the most beautiful natural spaces in our golden state. Our sponsored bonus round will include two free gifts from the Museum gift store, and will not affect players' overall trivia score.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben Mislangtrivia night, National Parks, Fig Mountain Brewing, Headgames Trivia, California National Parks
January 26th | Lecture & Book Signing: "Paddling Into a Natural Balance: "Stories of Kayaking & Conservation Around Channel Islands National Park" by Chuck Graham
January 26th | Lecture & Book Signing: "Paddling Into a Natural Balance: "Stories of Kayaking & Conservation Around Channel Islands National Park" by Chuck Graham

Chuck Graham’s Paddling Into a Natural Balance: Stories of Kayaking & Conservation Around Channel Islands National Park

FRI. JANUARY 26TH, 2024 / 4:30 PM–6:00 PM 

Ten chapters and 170 photographs vividly describe conservation efforts observed from Chuck Graham’s kayak. In February 2021, after photographing a bald eagle on the cliffs surrounding Scorpion Anchorage, Graham was inspired to create this pertinent and breathtaking ode to Channel Islands National Park.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangArtist Talk, photography, Chuck Graham
October 14th | Upcycling Art Workshop with Elizabeth Criss
October 14th | Upcycling Art Workshop with Elizabeth Criss

CANCELLED
Join us at The Wildling Museum on Saturday, October 14th, 1 – 3 p.m. for a memorable afternoon with exhibiting artist Elizabeth Criss, whose work is currently featured in Message in a Bottle in the Michele Kuelbs Tower Gallery. Criss will guide attendees in an upcycling art workshop transforming household plastic discards into an eco-friendly fridge fishscape inspired by her own underwater creations on view at the Museum.

Workshop participants will make two (or more!) of their own magnetic fish to take home, along with newfound skills to turn old plastics into artworks of their own creation.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangElizabeth Criss, Workshop, Art Class
August 17th | Shae Warnick Virtual Artist Talk
August 17th | Shae Warnick Virtual Artist Talk

Join The Wildling Museum on Thursday, August 17th, 4 - 5 p.m. for a special Zoom presentation by exhibiting artist Shae Warnick, one of four artists featured in Bird’s Eye View: Four Perspectives, currently on view at the California Nature Art Museum through September 4, 2023. Warnick will provide an inside look into her process and share more about her incredible work on view at the California Nature Art Museum, Aviary of the Reverend William J. Long, which features 260 stuffed bird dolls created by Warnick.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangBirds, Artist Talk, Shae Warnick
June 1st | Bringing Back Our Wetland: Community Film Screening & Panel Discussion
June 1st | Bringing Back Our Wetland: Community Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Learn how UC Santa Barbara, alongside a community of visionary environmentalists, restored a former Goleta golf course back into a wetland.

The UCSB Affiliates and the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity & Ecological Restoration present a FREE community screening of Bringing Back Our Wetland on Thursday, June 1st at 7 p.m. at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. The 65-minute documentary captures a decade-long project to restore the upper Devereux Slough in Goleta to its natural state.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangBringing Back Our Wetland, Film, Screening, UCSB, Michael Love, Lisa Stratton, Environmental Alliance of Santa Barbara County Museums
May 21st | Wilderness Spirit Brunch Honoring Beth Pratt
May 21st | Wilderness Spirit Brunch Honoring Beth Pratt

Mark your calendars! We look forward to welcoming you to the Craft House at Corque for our Wilderness Spirit Brunch honoring wildlife activist Beth Pratt on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Our famous Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar will be back, along with all your favorite brunch fixings. Look forward to a special live auction and the presentation of our 2023 Wilderness Spirit Award.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangBrunch, Fundraiser
May 3rd | Chris Maynard: The Art of Feather Carving
May 3rd | Chris Maynard: The Art of Feather Carving

Join the The Wildling Museum on Wednesday, May 3rd, 4 - 5 p.m. for a special Zoom presentation by exhibiting artist Chris Maynard, one of four artists featured in Bird’s Eye View: Four Perspectives, currently on view at the Wildling through September 4, 2023. Maynard will provide an inside look into his process and allow attendees to further explore his intricate feather carvings that both inspire and mystify.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangChris Maynard, Birds, Feathers, Artist Talk
CANCELLED | Oceano Dunes Adventure with Bob Canepa
CANCELLED | Oceano Dunes Adventure with Bob Canepa

Ready for an Oceano Dunes adventure? Enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the dunes with exhibiting photographer Bob Canepa on Sunday, February 26th, 8 - 10 a.m. Bring your camera and enjoy a guided morning walk through the area's flora, fauna, and landscapes. Great for photographers of all skill levels, or just for those looking to experience walking through the dunes.

Registration is $25.00. Member rate is $20.00. Limited to 12 participants, advance registration required.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangBob Canepa, Photography, Oceano Dunes
February 3rd | More Mesa Nature Walk with Larry Ballard
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.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangMore Mesa, Nature Walk, Larry Ballard
January 29th | Create a Nature Journal with Artist Kathy Badrak
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.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangWorkshop, Art Class, Kathy Badrak, Nature Journal
January 22nd | Roy Dunn: Capturing Imagery of Our Wild Neighbors
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.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangGallery Talk, Artist Talk, Roy Dunn, Photography, Wildlife Photography
December 4th | Holiday Marketplace
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.

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangHoliday Marketplace, Holidays
November 6th | Gallery Talk & Book Signing with Hilary Baker
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)

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Past Programs/EventsRuben MislangHilary Baker, Gallery Talk, Artist Talk