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SUMMARY:California Wildlands & Waters: Channel Islands Field Course (Naturalist Opportunity)
DESCRIPTION:California Wildlands & Waters Field Course\nChannel Islands Region\nMay 12–17 | Southern California Coast & Channel Islands \nRegistration closes 16 days before departure- April 26th\, 2026 \nRegistration & Pricing Deadlines\n• Early Bird pricing ends March 31 \,2026\n• Price increases by $150 after this date \nThese trips require advance permits\, reservations\, and group logistics. Early registration helps us confirm plans and keep costs down — and it saves you $150. \nBUY TICKETS \n• • • • • \nExplore California’s coastal wildlands and offshore islands through an immersive\, place-based field experience designed for curious adults. \nThis six-day field course with Teranga Wildlife focuses on the ecological connections between land\, water\, and wildlife\, with extended time in the field\, guided observation\, and opportunities to slow down and really read the landscape. \nThis is a meet-on-site field course (not a caravan-style road trip). Participants arrive independently and travel together during the program. \n——————————————————– \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat We’ll Explore\nSedgwick Reserve (UC Natural Reserve System)\nBegin the course in California’s inland coastal region\, exploring oak savanna\, chaparral\, and grassland ecosystems. Learn how Mediterranean climate systems\, geology\, and landform shape ecological patterns that extend offshore to the Channel Islands. \nSanta Barbara Botanic Garden\nStudy California native plant communities as a foundation for island ecology. Observe coastal sage scrub\, chaparral\, oak woodland\, riparian systems\, and Channel Islands plant species while practicing pattern recognition and comparative observation. \nSanta Barbara Museum of Natural History\nExplore the geological and cultural history of the Channel Islands\, including marine terraces\, fossils\, seabird ecology\, marine food webs\, and Chumash maritime culture. This visit provides critical context for the island field days that follow. \nTomol Worksite (Ventura)\nVisit a traditional tomol (plank canoe) construction site to learn about Chumash maritime knowledge\, craftsmanship\, and cultural continuity. This experience grounds the island crossings in living Indigenous ecological knowledge. \nSanta Cruz Island (Channel Islands National Park)\nSpend time immersed on the largest of the Channel Islands\, exploring island biogeography\, endemic species\, coastal scrub\, marine terraces\, and canyon systems. The visit includes guided hiking\, shoreline observation\, and an overnight island camping experience. \nAnacapa Island (Channel Islands National Park)\nExplore Anacapa’s dramatic cliffs and marine environment\, focusing on seabird nesting ecology\, ocean currents\, and the connections between marine productivity and island life. \n\nLearning Themes\nParticipants will engage with: \n\nIsland biogeography and endemism\nCoastal and island plant communities\nMarine–terrestrial ecological connections\nMediterranean climate ecosystems\nSeabird ecology and marine food webs\nGeology\, uplift\, and marine terraces\nField journaling and naturalist observation skills\nIndigenous maritime knowledge and cultural history\nConservation and stewardship of protected lands\n\n\n🌿 California Naturalist Certification (Optional)\nThere is an opportunity to earn California Naturalist certification with this program. \nTo complete certification\, participants attend: \n\nThree online sessions (May 6\, 19 & 21 | 7:00–8:30 pm)\nComplete brief homework assignments\nParticipate in the full field course\n\nAdd-on cost: $160 \n\n🌿 California Naturalist Certification (Optional)\nThere is an opportunity to earn California Naturalist certification with this program. \nTo complete certification\, participants attend: \n\nThree online sessions (May 6\, 19 & 21 | 7:00–8:30 pm)\nComplete brief homework assignments\nParticipate in the full field course\n\nAdd-on cost: $160 \n\n\n\nParticipation Options\nThis program is offered with two participation options.\nAll participants take part in the same field experiences\, lodging\, meals\, and instruction. \nOption 1: California Naturalist Certification Track\nParticipants who choose certification will: \n\nReceive official UC California Naturalist certification\nComplete required coursework\, participatory science observations\, and a stewardship project\nPay the additional $160 UC California Naturalist certification fee (set by UC ANR)\n\nOption 2: Field Experience–Only Track\nParticipants may also join the course without pursuing certification.This option is ideal for participants who want formal certification\, volunteer tracking through UC ANR\, and long-term engagement as a California Naturalist. \nField Experience–Only participants: \n\nParticipate fully in all field activities\, excursions\, lodging\, meals\, and instruction\nAre not required to complete certification paperwork\, online surveys\, or the UC stewardship project\nDo not pay the additional $160 UC certification fee\n\nThis option is ideal for participants who want a deep\, immersive learning experience but do not need formal certification. \nImportant Notes:\n\nBoth participation options share the same daily schedule and field experiences. The difference is limited to certification requirements and UC ANR administrative fees.\nThe UC California Naturalist certification fee ($160) applies only to participants pursuing certification and is paid separately from the course fee.\nThis is a 5 day field trip- Eventbrite doesn’t have an option to reflect this- we’re sorry about that!\nCalifornia Naturalist Certification ALSO involves 3 online sessions: May 6\, 19th and 21st from 7pm -8:30pm\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS \n\nAbout Teranga Ranch\nTeranga Ranch is a nonprofit organization dedicated to wildlife education\, coexistence\, and community science. Program fees directly support current and future educational initiatives. \nScholarships\nA limited number of scholarships are available.\nTo apply\, email info@terangaranch.org with a brief description of your interest and financial need.
URL:https://www.terangaranch.org/event/california-wildlands-waters-channel-islands-field-course-naturalist-opportunity/
LOCATION:Sedgewick Reserve\, 3566 Brinkerhoff Avenue\, Santa Ynez\, 93460\, United States
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SUMMARY:Return of the Wolf
DESCRIPTION:The wolf is coming home. \nJoin us to explore the return of wolves to California—and what it means for all of us. \nMalibu Creek State Park\nMay 23 • 7:30 PM \nFREE! ALL AGES!!!
URL:https://www.terangaranch.org/event/return-of-the-wolf/
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