*Prescribed Fire scheduled at Sedgwick Reserve in early November 2025*
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department will conduct a prescribed burn on Sedgwick Reserve in early to mid-November (dates TBD). This controlled burn is part of a Vegetation Management Program (VMP) developed in collaboration with SB County Fire to reduce fuels and the risk of severe wildfire, promote native plant and animal diversity, and provide unique research and educational opportunities. The fire is tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 7th-Tuesday, November 11th.
Sedgwick Reserve
University of California Natural Reserve System
About
Sedgwick Reserve is a world-class research, conservation and education facility located in Santa Barbara County’s Santa Ynez Valley. One of seven reserves managed by the University of California Santa Barbara Natural Reserve System.
Working in coordination with the La Kretz Research Center based at Sedgwick supports interdisciplinary research and innovation.
Public Programs at Sedgwick Reserve
Sedgwick Reserve hosts hikes, lectures, and other events throughout the year. To learn more, visit our events page!
Subscribe to our
Mailing List
If you would like to receive news from the Reserve, please subscribe to our mailing list.
La Kretz Research Center at Sedgwick Reserve
The La Kretz Research Center at Sedgwick Reserve was established in 2016 as an intellectual center for research in conservation science. Learn more about the work of the Center below.
Support Sedgwick Reserve
If you would like to help Sedgwick succeed with your charitable contribution, gifts of any amount are welcome. Make a gift online now.
Your tax-deductible gifts to support Sedgwick’s operations keep the Reserve staffed, its buildings maintained, and our programs humming.