*Special Announcement*

Sedgwick Reserve in the Lake Fire

Sedgwick Reserve is extremely grateful to the Santa Barbara County Fire, CalFire, and Los Padres Forest Unified Command for the actions taken during the Lake Fire. We are thankful for the opportunity to support and work with them in their suppression and repair efforts related to the Lake Fire. Sedgwick Reserve is at the forefront of wildfire research and has worked closely with the County and University Fire Marshall for the last decade to develop our comprehensive fire mitigation and vegetation management plans. We look forward to continuing to work with the fire community on our wildfire prevention and prescribed burn research to help protect, not just our neighboring communities, but communities across California and the US. To learn more about Sedgwick Reserve’s fire mitigation and preparedness efforts, please visit our FAQ page.

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Your tax-deductible gifts to support Sedgwick’s operations keep the Reserve staffed, its buildings maintained, and our programs humming.

Sedgwick Reserve

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.

Have questions about the recent Lake Fire on Sedgwick? See our FAQ page.

Tipton

Join us for:

Family Wildlife Tracking Adventure at Sedgwick Reserve

Saturday, September 14th
9AM-11AM
$15/child

Enter into the world of wildlife tracking! Designed for kids and their families, this class will teach you about some of the region’s animals and how to recognize their tracks and scat. Engage in fun, hands-on activities such as creating animal track replicas, using field guides, and participating in tracking challenges. This class will inspire curiosity and respect for wildlife. Perfect for young adventurers eager to connect with nature and learn about the animals that share our world!

Designed for kids 5-15 though younger kids are welcome to tag along. An adult must be present through the program.

Bring water, close-toed shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and willingness to get a little dirty!

Resources

Our nearly 6,000 acres of land include several critical habitat types as well as two complete watersheds at the foot of Figueroa Mountain.

Barn Owl

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