Members of the public are invited to visit Sedgwick through participation in our programs. Read below to learn about some of our offerings.
Programs registration is announced in our newsletter and current offerings can be found on our events page.
Public Access Days
Sedgwick Reserve holds public access days on second Saturdays December-May. Visitors may either join a docent-led hike or opt for creative time, where you can enjoy the nature around the field station through art, photography, meditation, or other pursuits. These are docent-led, interpretive hikes and while you will get some miles under your feet, they move at a naturalists’ pace. You will learn about flora, fauna, geology, history, and more as you immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of this beautiful landscape.
Our experienced docents lead multiple levels of hikes to accommodate a diversity of abilities from easy to strenuous.
Lectures
Come join us in the Tipton meeting house surrounded by the scenery of our beautiful Reserve for public lectures. Sedgwick Reserve hosts hundreds of world-class researchers annually who come to Sedgwick Reserve to study the pressing environmental issues. Throughout the year, researchers give public talks to share some of this exciting work. Lectures are offered primarily during the warmer months of the year (June-September).
Little Lupines: Early Childhood Nature Program
Sedgwick Reserve is pleased to announce an early childhood nature program at the Reserve! Little Lupines will learn about local nature through outdoor play, movement, stories, songs, mindfulness, and art. Parents/nannies/caregivers join their children during this program, enjoying the outdoors together. Every class has a different theme. Dates are announced as they become available. For questions or to get on a waiting list, email Nikki Evans at nevans@ucsb.edu.
Nature-Connection Programs
Throughout the year, Sedgwick Reserve holds programs focused on helping connect you with the natural world. Full moon hikes, introduction to birding, and small-group nature walks are examples of possible programs. Have an idea for a program offering? Email Nikki Evans, our Outreach and Communications Specialist, at nevans@ucsb.edu.
Annual Barn Dance
Don your best western wear, kick up your heels, and join us for our annual barn dance at Sedgwick Reserve. This festive event includes food, drinks, and square dancing at the historic barn. It’s always a hoot!
