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Join us in exploring the fascinating world of green tea with tea sommelier David DeCandia from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Discover the history and science behind the perfect cup of tea. Try several green teas from across the globe to find your new favorite while gaining a better understanding of the health benefits associated with this worldwide treat. Space is limited.

$20 / $15 Sponsored by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Annual Patron DinnerThursday, January 22 6:00–9:00 PM

Enjoy an elegant evening with the Museum’s curators as we celebrate Darwin’s 200th birthday. This event is by invitation only for members at the Patron level and above.

To join or upgrade your membership: Jeff Grossman at 805-682-4711 ext. 114 or at jgrossman@sbnature2.org.

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Open through January 11

From Santa Barbara County to Marin County, The Oak Group preserves natural open space both artistically in their work, and literally, by dedicating a portion of their sales to conservation efforts. Enjoy works by Meredith Brooks Abbott, Marcia Burtt, Patricia Chidlaw, John Comer, John Iwerks, Hank Pitcher, Richard Schloss, Arturo Tello, and more. All works in this exhibition are for sale, and a portion of the proceeds supports the Museum.

DArwin weekSunday, February 8–Saturday, February 14The year 2009 is the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection; and February 12, 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth. The Museum and Humanist Society of Santa Barbara invite you to commemorate and learn about Darwin’s revolutionary impact and legacy on science and society.

Darwin remembers: As Told Through Floyd Sanford’s PortrayalSunday, February 83:00 PM

$10 / $8

reaction to Darwin’s Theory: A Modern Twist on the wilberforce-Huxley DebateMonday, February 97:00 PM

$10 / $8

Teaching evolution in the 21st CenturyTuesday, February 107:00 PM

A lively panel discussion with Dr. Jeff Schloss (Westmont College), Dr. Bruce Tiffney (UCSB), Dr. Larry Jon Friesen (SBCC), and Floyd Sandford (Coe College) as Darwin. Moderated by Museum Director Karl Hutterer.$10 / $8

Biodiversity in Your Own BackyardThursday, February 127:00 PM

Meet Museum curators, learn about our research and collections, and enjoy some cake to celebrate Darwin’s birthday.Free

Judicial independence: exploring the Dover Trial with Judge John Jones iii and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author ed HumesSaturday, February 142:00 PM

Conversation Only: $10 / $8 Conversation & Reception: $50 / $45

On THe COver

Photograph of Charles Darwin c.1880. Courtesy of Special Collections. Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

On view February 9–April 26 in the Maximus Gallery at the Museum.

For more information about how to support the Museum, call Caroline Grange at 805-682-4711 ext. 109.

sbnature calendar January/February 2009 Vol. 4 No. 1 Published bi-monthly by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 2559 Puesta del Sol Santa Barbara, CA 93105

CAMOUFLAGe

Now Open

Marine predators and prey alike cloak themselves in camouflage to hide in plain sight. Learn the secrets of blending, patterns, disguises, and mimicry. Sharpen your observation skills and see if you can find the clever critters that deceive to survive. They’re hiding right in front of you!

The evolution of Darwin

February 6–April 26

Maximus Gallery

Two hundred years after his birth, Charles Darwin remains an imposing figure in the history of science. Though he wasn’t the first to speculate that the earth had gradually evolved over a vast period of time, his brilliant powers of observation and a lifetime of investigation culminated in the publication of The Origin of Species, a work that rocked established thought and transformed our understanding of the living world. This exhibition highlights specimens, objects, and works of art that trace the important influences on Darwin’s life and thought.

Dear Friends,

As we pursue our mission to inspire a passion for the natural world, we want to set an example of sustainable “green” living in all we do at the Museum.

Toward that end, we have redesigned the sbnature calendar. The new calendar in your hands uses less paper and is printed by an FSC-certified printer. This means that the Forest Stewardship Council recognized the printer as a company that utilizes green printing initiatives which integrate environmental protection and sustainability by using paper products manufactured in a responsible manner from responsibly managed forests.

The new design provides all the vital information in a concise format and refers you for more specific details to the Museum’s online calendar at www.sbnature.org.

If you wish, you can help us take sustainability even one step further by choosing to receive only a digital version of the sbnature calendar. To subscribe to the digital sbnature calendar, go to www.sbnature.org/getconnected and complete the online form.

Please watch for a wealth of exciting happenings in 2009 and be sure to join us at the Museum and Sea Center for fun and educational exhibits, events and programs throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Karl L. Hutterer Executive Director

director’s message

Dennis M. Power Bird Hall

Now Open

The Museum’s renowned collections of birds, nests, and eggs have returned to their new home – the Dennis M. Power Bird Hall. See longtime favorites, now refreshed and displayed in their terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Learn about bird evolution, foraging patterns, communication, defensive tactics, biodiversity, and conservation. After visiting the new Bird Hall, you will marvel at the endless variety and fascinating beauty of birds.

See CAMOUFLAGE at the Sea CenterMuseum Members FREE; Non-members $8/adult, $7/senior, $7/teen, $5/child

Charles Darwin

= Members = Pre-registration required = Information

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Green Tea FundamentalsThursday, January 15 6:00–8:00 PM

Join us in exploring the fascinating world of green tea with tea sommelier David DeCandia from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Discover the history and science behind the perfect cup of tea. Try several green teas from across the globe to find your new favorite while gaining a better understanding of the health benefits associated with this worldwide treat. Space is limited.

$20 / $15 Sponsored by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Annual Patron DinnerThursday, January 22 6:00–9:00 PM

Enjoy an elegant evening with the Museum’s curators as we celebrate Darwin’s 200th birthday. This event is by invitation only for members at the Patron level and above.

To join or upgrade your membership: Jeff Grossman at 805-682-4711 ext. 114 or at jgrossman@sbnature2.org.

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The Oak Group: Artists for Preservation

Open through January 11

From Santa Barbara County to Marin County, The Oak Group preserves natural open space both artistically in their work, and literally, by dedicating a portion of their sales to conservation efforts. Enjoy works by Meredith Brooks Abbott, Marcia Burtt, Patricia Chidlaw, John Comer, John Iwerks, Hank Pitcher, Richard Schloss, Arturo Tello, and more. All works in this exhibition are for sale, and a portion of the proceeds supports the Museum.

DArwin weekSunday, February 8–Saturday, February 14The year 2009 is the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection; and February 12, 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth. The Museum and Humanist Society of Santa Barbara invite you to commemorate and learn about Darwin’s revolutionary impact and legacy on science and society.

Darwin remembers: As Told Through Floyd Sanford’s PortrayalSunday, February 83:00 PM

$10 / $8

reaction to Darwin’s Theory: A Modern Twist on the wilberforce-Huxley DebateMonday, February 97:00 PM

$10 / $8

Teaching evolution in the 21st CenturyTuesday, February 107:00 PM

A lively panel discussion with Dr. Jeff Schloss (Westmont College), Dr. Bruce Tiffney (UCSB), Dr. Larry Jon Friesen (SBCC), and Floyd Sandford (Coe College) as Darwin. Moderated by Museum Director Karl Hutterer.$10 / $8

Biodiversity in Your Own BackyardThursday, February 127:00 PM

Meet Museum curators, learn about our research and collections, and enjoy some cake to celebrate Darwin’s birthday.Free

Judicial independence: exploring the Dover Trial with Judge John Jones iii and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author ed HumesSaturday, February 142:00 PM

Conversation Only: $10 / $8 Conversation & Reception: $50 / $45

On THe COver

Photograph of Charles Darwin c.1880. Courtesy of Special Collections. Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

On view February 9–April 26 in the Maximus Gallery at the Museum.

For more information about how to support the Museum, call Caroline Grange at 805-682-4711 ext. 109.

sbnature calendar January/February 2009 Vol. 4 No. 1 Published bi-monthly by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 2559 Puesta del Sol Santa Barbara, CA 93105

CAMOUFLAGe

Now Open

Marine predators and prey alike cloak themselves in camouflage to hide in plain sight. Learn the secrets of blending, patterns, disguises, and mimicry. Sharpen your observation skills and see if you can find the clever critters that deceive to survive. They’re hiding right in front of you!

The evolution of Darwin

February 6–April 26

Maximus Gallery

Two hundred years after his birth, Charles Darwin remains an imposing figure in the history of science. Though he wasn’t the first to speculate that the earth had gradually evolved over a vast period of time, his brilliant powers of observation and a lifetime of investigation culminated in the publication of The Origin of Species, a work that rocked established thought and transformed our understanding of the living world. This exhibition highlights specimens, objects, and works of art that trace the important influences on Darwin’s life and thought.

Dear Friends,

As we pursue our mission to inspire a passion for the natural world, we want to set an example of sustainable “green” living in all we do at the Museum.

Toward that end, we have redesigned the sbnature calendar. The new calendar in your hands uses less paper and is printed by an FSC-certified printer. This means that the Forest Stewardship Council recognized the printer as a company that utilizes green printing initiatives which integrate environmental protection and sustainability by using paper products manufactured in a responsible manner from responsibly managed forests.

The new design provides all the vital information in a concise format and refers you for more specific details to the Museum’s online calendar at www.sbnature.org.

If you wish, you can help us take sustainability even one step further by choosing to receive only a digital version of the sbnature calendar. To subscribe to the digital sbnature calendar, go to www.sbnature.org/getconnected and complete the online form.

Please watch for a wealth of exciting happenings in 2009 and be sure to join us at the Museum and Sea Center for fun and educational exhibits, events and programs throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Karl L. Hutterer Executive Director

director’s message

Dennis M. Power Bird Hall

Now Open

The Museum’s renowned collections of birds, nests, and eggs have returned to their new home – the Dennis M. Power Bird Hall. See longtime favorites, now refreshed and displayed in their terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Learn about bird evolution, foraging patterns, communication, defensive tactics, biodiversity, and conservation. After visiting the new Bird Hall, you will marvel at the endless variety and fascinating beauty of birds.

See CAMOUFLAGE at the Sea CenterMuseum Members FREE; Non-members $8/adult, $7/senior, $7/teen, $5/child

Charles Darwin

= Members = Pre-registration required = Information

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Museum Members receive FREE admission to BOTH the Museum

and Sea Center all year long!

Goleta Slough, by John Comer, Oil (30”x40”)

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Green Tea FundamentalsThursday, January 15 6:00–8:00 PM

Join us in exploring the fascinating world of green tea with tea sommelier David DeCandia from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Discover the history and science behind the perfect cup of tea. Try several green teas from across the globe to find your new favorite while gaining a better understanding of the health benefits associated with this worldwide treat. Space is limited.

$20 / $15 Sponsored by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Annual Patron DinnerThursday, January 22 6:00–9:00 PM

Enjoy an elegant evening with the Museum’s curators as we celebrate Darwin’s 200th birthday. This event is by invitation only for members at the Patron level and above.

To join or upgrade your membership: Jeff Grossman at 805-682-4711 ext. 114 or at jgrossman@sbnature2.org.

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The Oak Group: Artists for Preservation

Open through January 11

From Santa Barbara County to Marin County, The Oak Group preserves natural open space both artistically in their work, and literally, by dedicating a portion of their sales to conservation efforts. Enjoy works by Meredith Brooks Abbott, Marcia Burtt, Patricia Chidlaw, John Comer, John Iwerks, Hank Pitcher, Richard Schloss, Arturo Tello, and more. All works in this exhibition are for sale, and a portion of the proceeds supports the Museum.

DArwin weekSunday, February 8–Saturday, February 14The year 2009 is the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection; and February 12, 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth. The Museum and Humanist Society of Santa Barbara invite you to commemorate and learn about Darwin’s revolutionary impact and legacy on science and society.

Darwin remembers: As Told Through Floyd Sanford’s PortrayalSunday, February 83:00 PM

$10 / $8

reaction to Darwin’s Theory: A Modern Twist on the wilberforce-Huxley DebateMonday, February 97:00 PM

$10 / $8

Teaching evolution in the 21st CenturyTuesday, February 107:00 PM

A lively panel discussion with Dr. Jeff Schloss (Westmont College), Dr. Bruce Tiffney (UCSB), Dr. Larry Jon Friesen (SBCC), and Floyd Sandford (Coe College) as Darwin. Moderated by Museum Director Karl Hutterer.$10 / $8

Biodiversity in Your Own BackyardThursday, February 127:00 PM

Meet Museum curators, learn about our research and collections, and enjoy some cake to celebrate Darwin’s birthday.Free

Judicial independence: exploring the Dover Trial with Judge John Jones iii and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author ed HumesSaturday, February 142:00 PM

Conversation Only: $10 / $8 Conversation & Reception: $50 / $45

On THe COver

Photograph of Charles Darwin c.1880. Courtesy of Special Collections. Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

On view February 9–April 26 in the Maximus Gallery at the Museum.

For more information about how to support the Museum, call Caroline Grange at 805-682-4711 ext. 109.

sbnature calendar January/February 2009 Vol. 4 No. 1 Published bi-monthly by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 2559 Puesta del Sol Santa Barbara, CA 93105

CAMOUFLAGe

Now Open

Marine predators and prey alike cloak themselves in camouflage to hide in plain sight. Learn the secrets of blending, patterns, disguises, and mimicry. Sharpen your observation skills and see if you can find the clever critters that deceive to survive. They’re hiding right in front of you!

The evolution of Darwin

February 6–April 26

Maximus Gallery

Two hundred years after his birth, Charles Darwin remains an imposing figure in the history of science. Though he wasn’t the first to speculate that the earth had gradually evolved over a vast period of time, his brilliant powers of observation and a lifetime of investigation culminated in the publication of The Origin of Species, a work that rocked established thought and transformed our understanding of the living world. This exhibition highlights specimens, objects, and works of art that trace the important influences on Darwin’s life and thought.

Dear Friends,

As we pursue our mission to inspire a passion for the natural world, we want to set an example of sustainable “green” living in all we do at the Museum.

Toward that end, we have redesigned the sbnature calendar. The new calendar in your hands uses less paper and is printed by an FSC-certified printer. This means that the Forest Stewardship Council recognized the printer as a company that utilizes green printing initiatives which integrate environmental protection and sustainability by using paper products manufactured in a responsible manner from responsibly managed forests.

The new design provides all the vital information in a concise format and refers you for more specific details to the Museum’s online calendar at www.sbnature.org.

If you wish, you can help us take sustainability even one step further by choosing to receive only a digital version of the sbnature calendar. To subscribe to the digital sbnature calendar, go to www.sbnature.org/getconnected and complete the online form.

Please watch for a wealth of exciting happenings in 2009 and be sure to join us at the Museum and Sea Center for fun and educational exhibits, events and programs throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Karl L. Hutterer Executive Director

director’s message

Dennis M. Power Bird Hall

Now Open

The Museum’s renowned collections of birds, nests, and eggs have returned to their new home – the Dennis M. Power Bird Hall. See longtime favorites, now refreshed and displayed in their terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Learn about bird evolution, foraging patterns, communication, defensive tactics, biodiversity, and conservation. After visiting the new Bird Hall, you will marvel at the endless variety and fascinating beauty of birds.

See CAMOUFLAGE at the Sea CenterMuseum Members FREE; Non-members $8/adult, $7/senior, $7/teen, $5/child

Charles Darwin

= Members = Pre-registration required = Information

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Museum Members receive FREE admission to BOTH the Museum

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Goleta Slough, by John Comer, Oil (30”x40”)

www.sbnature.org

families Family Bike Tour

Saturday, January 10 9:00–11:00 AM

Join our knowledgeable naturalist for a six-mile round trip ride from Vieja Valley School to the Goleta Pier. Learn about the exciting cultural and natural history of the Goleta coast while cycling by bird rookeries, organic farms, and historic Chumash sites. The ride is relatively flat and mostly on bike trails, perfect for a fun family outing.

$25 / $20

Ocean-ology: Tidepooling Sunday, January 11 2:00–4:00 PM Saturday, February 7 2:00–4:00 PM

$25 / $20

Marine Science Career DaySaturday, January 17 Noon–3:00 PM

Discover an array of careers that utilize marine science and find out how to be a part of this exciting field. Meet marine biologists, oceanographers, and other scientists who dedicate their lives to understanding the mysteries of the deep. Visitors will learn what it takes to run a marine science center and get a hands-on opportunity to participate in everyday activities that help maintain the Sea Center.

Free with admission.

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Birds of winter with Fred emersonThursdays, January 8–February 26 8:30–10:30 AM

$75 / $65

LeCTUreS The Chumash world in 1769

Power, Trade, and Feasting among Complex Hunter-Gatherersby Lynn H. Gamble, Ph.D.

Monday, January 5 7:30 PM

Free. 805-682-4711 ext. 141

Co-Sponsored by Santa Barbara County Archaeological Society, Friends of the Museum Library, and the Museum Docent Council.

Avian Detective with Paul Collins, Curator of vertebrate ZoologyWednesday, January 14 7:00 PM

Free with reservation. RSVP: 805-682-4711 ext. 134 or

to tsheridan@sbnature2.org.

Presented by Friends of the Museum Library.

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Presented by Clint DennSunday, January 11 2:30 PM Complimentary refreshments 3:00 PM Film

Tickets available at the door $6 / $5 Sponsored by the Mission Creek Society.

FieLD TriPS & nATUre wALkS Morning Bird walks

Mondays, January 5–February 23 8:30–9:30 AM

Free.

Love is in the Air

Field Trip: elephant Seals in San SimeonSaturday, February 21 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

$60 / $45

kids & tweensNature Adventures™ classes, camps and workshops provide children with opportunities to experiment, experience and observe the natural world around them, while engaging in the scientific

process. Scholarships are available upon request. Go to www.sbnature.org and click on the Nature Adventures™ box link or call 805-682-4711 ext. 171.

TYkeS CLASSeS (Ages 2–3; 1 child/1 adult)

$115 / $85 (per 6-week session) 9:15–10:00 AM

Wednesdays, January 21–February 25 Thursdays, January 22–February 26

what Sinks? what Floats? what Shapes are in nature? what is a Magnet?

what Color is This? what Lives in a Shell? Pop! what are Bubbles?

AFTer-SCHOOL CLASSeS$115 / $85 (per 6-week session) 3:15–5:00 PM

Be a Scientist

Ages 4–6: Mondays, January 26–March 2 Ages 4–6: Tuesdays, January 27–March 3 Ages 6–8: Wednesdays, January 28–March 4 Ages 8–10: Thursdays, January 29–March 5

weekenD wOrkSHOPS what Lives in a Creek? (Ages 2–3)

Saturday, January 3 10:15–11:00 AM (1 child/1 adult)

$20 / $15

nature Drawing: Lizards (Ages 10–14) Saturday, January 24 2:00–4:30 PM

$20 / $15

Dazzling and Dangerous (Ages 4–6) Saturday, January 31 10:00 AM–Noon

$20 / $15

Species 101: Birds (Ages 8–10) Saturday, February 21 2:30–5:00 PM

$28 / $22

what Lives in a Tidepool? (Ages 2–3) Saturday, February 28 10:15–11:00 AM (1 child/1 adult)

$20 / $15

Shark-rriffic (Ages 6–8) Saturday, February 28 1:00–3:00 PM

$20 / $15

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GLADwin PLAneTAriUMTake a virtual trip to outer space and experience the wonders of the universe!

Daytime Planetarium Shows Tickets available in the Admissions Office. $4 / Free

wednesdays: 3:00 PM Secrets of the Sun

Fridays: 3:00 PM Wonders of the Winter Sky

Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 AM Twinkle, Twinkle for Little Stars Noon Secret of the Cardboard Rocket 1:00 PM Wonders of the Winter Sky 2:00 PM Secrets of the Sun 3:00 PM Wonders of the Winter Sky (in Spanish on Sundays)

evening exclusives Tickets available at the door. $6 / $3

extreme Planets Saturday, January 10 Saturday, February 14 7:30 and 8:30 PM

STAr PArTieS Saturday, January 10 Saturday, February 14 7:30–10:00 PM (weather permitting) $2 / Free

AU MeeTinGS Friday, January 2 Friday, February 6 7:30 PM Free

international Year of Astronomy 2009 is International Year of Astronomy. January: Planet Venus February: The Moon

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For more information go online to www.sbnature.org

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Elephant Seal pups State of the Museum Address with Dr. karl HuttererWednesday, February 4 8:00 AM Fleischmann Auditorium

As we look forward to the Museum’s centennial anniversary, we invite you to join us for the 6th Annual State of the Museum Address. Meet Board President Steve Hicks and hear Executive Director Karl Hutterer give a status report on the Museum, as well as an overview of what the next decade has in store. Complimentary continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM.

RSVP: 805-682-4711 ext. 110

* Free Family Sunday sponsored by COX Communications

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Planetarium Shows

Evolution of Darwin opens

Planetarium Shows AU Meeting

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Free Day * Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Planetarium Shows Travel Film Sea Stories Ocean-ology Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Free Day* Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows

NEW YEAR’S DAY

MUSEUM AND SEA CENTER CLOSED

Planetarium Shows AU Meeting

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History805-682-4711 ext. 170

Ty Warner Sea Center 805-962-2526 ext. 110

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Morning Bird Walks Chumash World of

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Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows Birds of Winter Planetarium Shows Family Bike Tour Star Party &

Evening Exclusive

Planetarium Shows Avian Detective

Tea Tasting Birds of Winter

Planetarium Shows Marine Science

Career Day

Planetarium Shows Annual Patron Dinner

Birds of Winter

Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Planetarium Shows Birds of Winter Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History805-682-4711 ext. 170

Ty Warner Sea Center 805-962-2526 ext. 110

www.sbnature.org

January Focus: Planet venusDid you know that if you lived on Venus, you would see the Sun rise in the West instead of the East because Venus spins in the opposite direction as compared to Earth and all the other planets. Also, you would only see the Sun set every 243 Earth days.

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Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Birds of Winter

Birds of Winter

Birds of Winter

Birds of Winter

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows Star Party & Evening

Exclusive

Planetarium Shows Ocean-ology

Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Planetarium Shows Love is in the Air Children’s Workshop

Darwin Remembers Reaction to Darwin’s Theory

Biodiversity in Your Own Backyard

Judicial Independence

Teaching Evolution in the 21st Century

YOURS TO DISCOVERTHE UNIVERSE

ASTRONOMYINTERNATIONAL YEAR OF

February Focus: The MoonThe Moon’s gravity is one-sixth the gravity of Earth. That means that an object weighing 60 pounds on Earth only weighs 10 pounds on the Moon. How much would you weigh on the Moon?

* Free Family Sunday sponsored by COX Communications

Don’t miss the 10th Annual Mission Creek Gala at the Museum. This not-to-be missed event will be a special treat for all who attend. Gala proceeds support the Museum’s science education programs for school children.

Tickets: $250 per person. 805-682-4711 ext. 110 or nketterer@sbnature2.org

DArwin week (February 8–14)

families Family Bike Tour

Saturday, January 10 9:00–11:00 AM

Join our knowledgeable naturalist for a six-mile round trip ride from Vieja Valley School to the Goleta Pier. Learn about the exciting cultural and natural history of the Goleta coast while cycling by bird rookeries, organic farms, and historic Chumash sites. The ride is relatively flat and mostly on bike trails, perfect for a fun family outing.

$25 / $20

Ocean-ology: Tidepooling Sunday, January 11 2:00–4:00 PM Saturday, February 7 2:00–4:00 PM

$25 / $20

Marine Science Career DaySaturday, January 17 Noon–3:00 PM

Discover an array of careers that utilize marine science and find out how to be a part of this exciting field. Meet marine biologists, oceanographers, and other scientists who dedicate their lives to understanding the mysteries of the deep. Visitors will learn what it takes to run a marine science center and get a hands-on opportunity to participate in everyday activities that help maintain the Sea Center.

Free with admission.

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Fred emersonThursdays, January 8–February 26 8:30–10:30 AM

$75 / $65

LeCTUreS The Chumash world in 1769

Power, Trade, and Feasting among Complex Hunter-Gatherersby Lynn H. Gamble, Ph.D.

Monday, January 5 7:30 PM

Free. 805-682-4711 ext. 141

Co-Sponsored by Santa Barbara County Archaeological Society, Friends of the Museum Library, and the Museum Docent Council.

Avian Detective with Paul Collins, Curator of vertebrate ZoologyWednesday, January 14 7:00 PM

Free with reservation. RSVP: 805-682-4711 ext. 134 or

to tsheridan@sbnature2.org.

Presented by Friends of the Museum Library.

FiLMS inside ireland

Presented by Clint DennSunday, January 11 2:30 PM Complimentary refreshments 3:00 PM Film

Tickets available at the door $6 / $5 Sponsored by the Mission Creek Society.

FieLD TriPS & nATUre wALkS Morning Bird walks

Mondays, January 5–February 23 8:30–9:30 AM

Free.

Love is in the Air

Field Trip: elephant Seals in San SimeonSaturday, February 21 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

$60 / $45

kids & tweensNature Adventures™ classes, camps and workshops provide children with opportunities to experiment, experience and observe the natural world around them, while engaging in the scientific

process. Scholarships are available upon request. Go to www.sbnature.org and click on the Nature Adventures™ box link or call 805-682-4711 ext. 171.

TYkeS CLASSeS (Ages 2–3; 1 child/1 adult)

$115 / $85 (per 6-week session) 9:15–10:00 AM

Wednesdays, January 21–February 25 Thursdays, January 22–February 26

what Sinks? what Floats? what Shapes are in nature? what is a Magnet?

what Color is This? what Lives in a Shell? Pop! what are Bubbles?

AFTer-SCHOOL CLASSeS$115 / $85 (per 6-week session) 3:15–5:00 PM

Be a Scientist

Ages 4–6: Mondays, January 26–March 2 Ages 4–6: Tuesdays, January 27–March 3 Ages 6–8: Wednesdays, January 28–March 4 Ages 8–10: Thursdays, January 29–March 5

weekenD wOrkSHOPS what Lives in a Creek? (Ages 2–3)

Saturday, January 3 10:15–11:00 AM (1 child/1 adult)

$20 / $15

nature Drawing: Lizards (Ages 10–14) Saturday, January 24 2:00–4:30 PM

$20 / $15

Dazzling and Dangerous (Ages 4–6) Saturday, January 31 10:00 AM–Noon

$20 / $15

Species 101: Birds (Ages 8–10) Saturday, February 21 2:30–5:00 PM

$28 / $22

what Lives in a Tidepool? (Ages 2–3) Saturday, February 28 10:15–11:00 AM (1 child/1 adult)

$20 / $15

Shark-rriffic (Ages 6–8) Saturday, February 28 1:00–3:00 PM

$20 / $15

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Take a virtual trip to outer space and experience the wonders of the universe!

Daytime Planetarium Shows Tickets available in the Admissions Office. $4 / Free

wednesdays: 3:00 PM Secrets of the Sun

Fridays: 3:00 PM Wonders of the Winter Sky

Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 AM Twinkle, Twinkle for Little Stars Noon Secret of the Cardboard Rocket 1:00 PM Wonders of the Winter Sky 2:00 PM Secrets of the Sun 3:00 PM Wonders of the Winter Sky (in Spanish on Sundays)

evening exclusives Tickets available at the door. $6 / $3

extreme Planets Saturday, January 10 Saturday, February 14 7:30 and 8:30 PM

STAr PArTieS Saturday, January 10 Saturday, February 14 7:30–10:00 PM (weather permitting) $2 / Free

AU MeeTinGS Friday, January 2 Friday, February 6 7:30 PM Free

international Year of Astronomy 2009 is International Year of Astronomy. January: Planet Venus February: The Moon

february

For more information go online to www.sbnature.org

= Members = Pre-registration required = Information

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Elephant Seal pups State of the Museum Address with Dr. karl HuttererWednesday, February 4 8:00 AM Fleischmann Auditorium

As we look forward to the Museum’s centennial anniversary, we invite you to join us for the 6th Annual State of the Museum Address. Meet Board President Steve Hicks and hear Executive Director Karl Hutterer give a status report on the Museum, as well as an overview of what the next decade has in store. Complimentary continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM.

RSVP: 805-682-4711 ext. 110

* Free Family Sunday sponsored by COX Communications

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Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Free Day * Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Planetarium Shows Travel Film Sea Stories Ocean-ology Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Free Day* Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows

NEW YEAR’S DAY

MUSEUM AND SEA CENTER CLOSED

Planetarium Shows AU Meeting

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History805-682-4711 ext. 170

Ty Warner Sea Center 805-962-2526 ext. 110

www.sbnature.org

Morning Bird Walks Chumash World of

1769

Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows Birds of Winter Planetarium Shows Family Bike Tour Star Party &

Evening Exclusive

Planetarium Shows Avian Detective

Tea Tasting Birds of Winter

Planetarium Shows Marine Science

Career Day

Planetarium Shows Annual Patron Dinner

Birds of Winter

Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Planetarium Shows Birds of Winter Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History805-682-4711 ext. 170

Ty Warner Sea Center 805-962-2526 ext. 110

www.sbnature.org

January Focus: Planet venusDid you know that if you lived on Venus, you would see the Sun rise in the West instead of the East because Venus spins in the opposite direction as compared to Earth and all the other planets. Also, you would only see the Sun set every 243 Earth days.

YOURS TO DISCOVERTHE UNIVERSE

ASTRONOMYINTERNATIONAL YEAR OF

Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Birds of Winter

Birds of Winter

Birds of Winter

Birds of Winter

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows Star Party & Evening

Exclusive

Planetarium Shows Ocean-ology

Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Planetarium Shows Love is in the Air Children’s Workshop

Darwin Remembers Reaction to Darwin’s Theory

Biodiversity in Your Own Backyard

Judicial Independence

Teaching Evolution in the 21st Century

YOURS TO DISCOVERTHE UNIVERSE

ASTRONOMYINTERNATIONAL YEAR OF

February Focus: The MoonThe Moon’s gravity is one-sixth the gravity of Earth. That means that an object weighing 60 pounds on Earth only weighs 10 pounds on the Moon. How much would you weigh on the Moon?

* Free Family Sunday sponsored by COX Communications

Don’t miss the 10th Annual Mission Creek Gala at the Museum. This not-to-be missed event will be a special treat for all who attend. Gala proceeds support the Museum’s science education programs for school children.

Tickets: $250 per person. 805-682-4711 ext. 110 or nketterer@sbnature2.org

DArwin week (February 8–14)

families Family Bike Tour

Saturday, January 10 9:00–11:00 AM

Join our knowledgeable naturalist for a six-mile round trip ride from Vieja Valley School to the Goleta Pier. Learn about the exciting cultural and natural history of the Goleta coast while cycling by bird rookeries, organic farms, and historic Chumash sites. The ride is relatively flat and mostly on bike trails, perfect for a fun family outing.

$25 / $20

Ocean-ology: Tidepooling Sunday, January 11 2:00–4:00 PM Saturday, February 7 2:00–4:00 PM

$25 / $20

Marine Science Career DaySaturday, January 17 Noon–3:00 PM

Discover an array of careers that utilize marine science and find out how to be a part of this exciting field. Meet marine biologists, oceanographers, and other scientists who dedicate their lives to understanding the mysteries of the deep. Visitors will learn what it takes to run a marine science center and get a hands-on opportunity to participate in everyday activities that help maintain the Sea Center.

Free with admission.

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CLASSeS & wOrkSHOPS Birds of winter with

Fred emersonThursdays, January 8–February 26 8:30–10:30 AM

$75 / $65

LeCTUreS The Chumash world in 1769

Power, Trade, and Feasting among Complex Hunter-Gatherersby Lynn H. Gamble, Ph.D.

Monday, January 5 7:30 PM

Free. 805-682-4711 ext. 141

Co-Sponsored by Santa Barbara County Archaeological Society, Friends of the Museum Library, and the Museum Docent Council.

Avian Detective with Paul Collins, Curator of vertebrate ZoologyWednesday, January 14 7:00 PM

Free with reservation. RSVP: 805-682-4711 ext. 134 or

to tsheridan@sbnature2.org.

Presented by Friends of the Museum Library.

FiLMS inside ireland

Presented by Clint DennSunday, January 11 2:30 PM Complimentary refreshments 3:00 PM Film

Tickets available at the door $6 / $5 Sponsored by the Mission Creek Society.

FieLD TriPS & nATUre wALkS Morning Bird walks

Mondays, January 5–February 23 8:30–9:30 AM

Free.

Love is in the Air

Field Trip: elephant Seals in San SimeonSaturday, February 21 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

$60 / $45

kids & tweensNature Adventures™ classes, camps and workshops provide children with opportunities to experiment, experience and observe the natural world around them, while engaging in the scientific

process. Scholarships are available upon request. Go to www.sbnature.org and click on the Nature Adventures™ box link or call 805-682-4711 ext. 171.

TYkeS CLASSeS (Ages 2–3; 1 child/1 adult)

$115 / $85 (per 6-week session) 9:15–10:00 AM

Wednesdays, January 21–February 25 Thursdays, January 22–February 26

what Sinks? what Floats? what Shapes are in nature? what is a Magnet?

what Color is This? what Lives in a Shell? Pop! what are Bubbles?

AFTer-SCHOOL CLASSeS$115 / $85 (per 6-week session) 3:15–5:00 PM

Be a Scientist

Ages 4–6: Mondays, January 26–March 2 Ages 4–6: Tuesdays, January 27–March 3 Ages 6–8: Wednesdays, January 28–March 4 Ages 8–10: Thursdays, January 29–March 5

weekenD wOrkSHOPS what Lives in a Creek? (Ages 2–3)

Saturday, January 3 10:15–11:00 AM (1 child/1 adult)

$20 / $15

nature Drawing: Lizards (Ages 10–14) Saturday, January 24 2:00–4:30 PM

$20 / $15

Dazzling and Dangerous (Ages 4–6) Saturday, January 31 10:00 AM–Noon

$20 / $15

Species 101: Birds (Ages 8–10) Saturday, February 21 2:30–5:00 PM

$28 / $22

what Lives in a Tidepool? (Ages 2–3) Saturday, February 28 10:15–11:00 AM (1 child/1 adult)

$20 / $15

Shark-rriffic (Ages 6–8) Saturday, February 28 1:00–3:00 PM

$20 / $15

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Daytime Planetarium Shows Tickets available in the Admissions Office. $4 / Free

wednesdays: 3:00 PM Secrets of the Sun

Fridays: 3:00 PM Wonders of the Winter Sky

Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 AM Twinkle, Twinkle for Little Stars Noon Secret of the Cardboard Rocket 1:00 PM Wonders of the Winter Sky 2:00 PM Secrets of the Sun 3:00 PM Wonders of the Winter Sky (in Spanish on Sundays)

evening exclusives Tickets available at the door. $6 / $3

extreme Planets Saturday, January 10 Saturday, February 14 7:30 and 8:30 PM

STAr PArTieS Saturday, January 10 Saturday, February 14 7:30–10:00 PM (weather permitting) $2 / Free

AU MeeTinGS Friday, January 2 Friday, February 6 7:30 PM Free

international Year of Astronomy 2009 is International Year of Astronomy. January: Planet Venus February: The Moon

february

For more information go online to www.sbnature.org

= Members = Pre-registration required = Information

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Elephant Seal pups State of the Museum Address with Dr. karl HuttererWednesday, February 4 8:00 AM Fleischmann Auditorium

As we look forward to the Museum’s centennial anniversary, we invite you to join us for the 6th Annual State of the Museum Address. Meet Board President Steve Hicks and hear Executive Director Karl Hutterer give a status report on the Museum, as well as an overview of what the next decade has in store. Complimentary continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM.

RSVP: 805-682-4711 ext. 110

* Free Family Sunday sponsored by COX Communications

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Planetarium Shows

Evolution of Darwin opens

Planetarium Shows AU Meeting

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Free Day * Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Planetarium Shows Travel Film Sea Stories Ocean-ology Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Free Day* Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows

NEW YEAR’S DAY

MUSEUM AND SEA CENTER CLOSED

Planetarium Shows AU Meeting

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History805-682-4711 ext. 170

Ty Warner Sea Center 805-962-2526 ext. 110

www.sbnature.org

Morning Bird Walks Chumash World of

1769

Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows Birds of Winter Planetarium Shows Family Bike Tour Star Party &

Evening Exclusive

Planetarium Shows Avian Detective

Tea Tasting Birds of Winter

Planetarium Shows Marine Science

Career Day

Planetarium Shows Annual Patron Dinner

Birds of Winter

Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Planetarium Shows Birds of Winter Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History805-682-4711 ext. 170

Ty Warner Sea Center 805-962-2526 ext. 110

www.sbnature.org

January Focus: Planet venusDid you know that if you lived on Venus, you would see the Sun rise in the West instead of the East because Venus spins in the opposite direction as compared to Earth and all the other planets. Also, you would only see the Sun set every 243 Earth days.

YOURS TO DISCOVERTHE UNIVERSE

ASTRONOMYINTERNATIONAL YEAR OF

Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Birds of Winter

Birds of Winter

Birds of Winter

Birds of Winter

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows Star Party & Evening

Exclusive

Planetarium Shows Ocean-ology

Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Planetarium Shows Love is in the Air Children’s Workshop

Darwin Remembers Reaction to Darwin’s Theory

Biodiversity in Your Own Backyard

Judicial Independence

Teaching Evolution in the 21st Century

YOURS TO DISCOVERTHE UNIVERSE

ASTRONOMYINTERNATIONAL YEAR OF

February Focus: The MoonThe Moon’s gravity is one-sixth the gravity of Earth. That means that an object weighing 60 pounds on Earth only weighs 10 pounds on the Moon. How much would you weigh on the Moon?

* Free Family Sunday sponsored by COX Communications

Don’t miss the 10th Annual Mission Creek Gala at the Museum. This not-to-be missed event will be a special treat for all who attend. Gala proceeds support the Museum’s science education programs for school children.

Tickets: $250 per person. 805-682-4711 ext. 110 or nketterer@sbnature2.org

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Green Tea FundamentalsThursday, January 15 6:00–8:00 PM

Join us in exploring the fascinating world of green tea with tea sommelier David DeCandia from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Discover the history and science behind the perfect cup of tea. Try several green teas from across the globe to find your new favorite while gaining a better understanding of the health benefits associated with this worldwide treat. Space is limited.

$20 / $15 Sponsored by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Annual Patron DinnerThursday, January 22 6:00–9:00 PM

Enjoy an elegant evening with the Museum’s curators as we celebrate Darwin’s 200th birthday. This event is by invitation only for members at the Patron level and above.

To join or upgrade your membership: Jeff Grossman at 805-682-4711 ext. 114 or at jgrossman@sbnature2.org.

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The Oak Group: Artists for Preservation

Open through January 11

From Santa Barbara County to Marin County, The Oak Group preserves natural open space both artistically in their work, and literally, by dedicating a portion of their sales to conservation efforts. Enjoy works by Meredith Brooks Abbott, Marcia Burtt, Patricia Chidlaw, John Comer, John Iwerks, Hank Pitcher, Richard Schloss, Arturo Tello, and more. All works in this exhibition are for sale, and a portion of the proceeds supports the Museum.

DArwin weekSunday, February 8–Saturday, February 14The year 2009 is the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection; and February 12, 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth. The Museum and Humanist Society of Santa Barbara invite you to commemorate and learn about Darwin’s revolutionary impact and legacy on science and society.

Darwin remembers: As Told Through Floyd Sanford’s PortrayalSunday, February 83:00 PM

$10 / $8

reaction to Darwin’s Theory: A Modern Twist on the wilberforce-Huxley DebateMonday, February 97:00 PM

$10 / $8

Teaching evolution in the 21st CenturyTuesday, February 107:00 PM

A lively panel discussion with Dr. Jeff Schloss (Westmont College), Dr. Bruce Tiffney (UCSB), Dr. Larry Jon Friesen (SBCC), and Floyd Sandford (Coe College) as Darwin. Moderated by Museum Director Karl Hutterer.$10 / $8

Biodiversity in Your Own BackyardThursday, February 127:00 PM

Meet Museum curators, learn about our research and collections, and enjoy some cake to celebrate Darwin’s birthday.Free

Judicial independence: exploring the Dover Trial with Judge John Jones iii and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author ed HumesSaturday, February 142:00 PM

Conversation Only: $10 / $8 Conversation & Reception: $50 / $45

On THe COver

Photograph of Charles Darwin c.1880. Courtesy of Special Collections. Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

On view February 9–April 26 in the Maximus Gallery at the Museum.

For more information about how to support the Museum, call Caroline Grange at 805-682-4711 ext. 109.

sbnature calendar January/February 2009 Vol. 4 No. 1 Published bi-monthly by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 2559 Puesta del Sol Santa Barbara, CA 93105

CAMOUFLAGe

Now Open

Marine predators and prey alike cloak themselves in camouflage to hide in plain sight. Learn the secrets of blending, patterns, disguises, and mimicry. Sharpen your observation skills and see if you can find the clever critters that deceive to survive. They’re hiding right in front of you!

The evolution of Darwin

February 6–April 26

Maximus Gallery

Two hundred years after his birth, Charles Darwin remains an imposing figure in the history of science. Though he wasn’t the first to speculate that the earth had gradually evolved over a vast period of time, his brilliant powers of observation and a lifetime of investigation culminated in the publication of The Origin of Species, a work that rocked established thought and transformed our understanding of the living world. This exhibition highlights specimens, objects, and works of art that trace the important influences on Darwin’s life and thought.

Dear Friends,

As we pursue our mission to inspire a passion for the natural world, we want to set an example of sustainable “green” living in all we do at the Museum.

Toward that end, we have redesigned the sbnature calendar. The new calendar in your hands uses less paper and is printed by an FSC-certified printer. This means that the Forest Stewardship Council recognized the printer as a company that utilizes green printing initiatives which integrate environmental protection and sustainability by using paper products manufactured in a responsible manner from responsibly managed forests.

The new design provides all the vital information in a concise format and refers you for more specific details to the Museum’s online calendar at www.sbnature.org.

If you wish, you can help us take sustainability even one step further by choosing to receive only a digital version of the sbnature calendar. To subscribe to the digital sbnature calendar, go to www.sbnature.org/getconnected and complete the online form.

Please watch for a wealth of exciting happenings in 2009 and be sure to join us at the Museum and Sea Center for fun and educational exhibits, events and programs throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Karl L. Hutterer Executive Director

director’s message

Dennis M. Power Bird Hall

Now Open

The Museum’s renowned collections of birds, nests, and eggs have returned to their new home – the Dennis M. Power Bird Hall. See longtime favorites, now refreshed and displayed in their terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Learn about bird evolution, foraging patterns, communication, defensive tactics, biodiversity, and conservation. After visiting the new Bird Hall, you will marvel at the endless variety and fascinating beauty of birds.

See CAMOUFLAGE at the Sea CenterMuseum Members FREE; Non-members $8/adult, $7/senior, $7/teen, $5/child

Charles Darwin

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families Family Bike Tour

Saturday, January 10 9:00–11:00 AM

Join our knowledgeable naturalist for a six-mile round trip ride from Vieja Valley School to the Goleta Pier. Learn about the exciting cultural and natural history of the Goleta coast while cycling by bird rookeries, organic farms, and historic Chumash sites. The ride is relatively flat and mostly on bike trails, perfect for a fun family outing.

$25 / $20

Ocean-ology: Tidepooling Sunday, January 11 2:00–4:00 PM Saturday, February 7 2:00–4:00 PM

$25 / $20

Marine Science Career DaySaturday, January 17 Noon–3:00 PM

Discover an array of careers that utilize marine science and find out how to be a part of this exciting field. Meet marine biologists, oceanographers, and other scientists who dedicate their lives to understanding the mysteries of the deep. Visitors will learn what it takes to run a marine science center and get a hands-on opportunity to participate in everyday activities that help maintain the Sea Center.

Free with admission.

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CLASSeS & wOrkSHOPS Birds of winter with

Fred emersonThursdays, January 8–February 26 8:30–10:30 AM

$75 / $65

LeCTUreS The Chumash world in 1769

Power, Trade, and Feasting among Complex Hunter-Gatherersby Lynn H. Gamble, Ph.D.

Monday, January 5 7:30 PM

Free. 805-682-4711 ext. 141

Co-Sponsored by Santa Barbara County Archaeological Society, Friends of the Museum Library, and the Museum Docent Council.

Avian Detective with Paul Collins, Curator of vertebrate ZoologyWednesday, January 14 7:00 PM

Free with reservation. RSVP: 805-682-4711 ext. 134 or

to tsheridan@sbnature2.org.

Presented by Friends of the Museum Library.

FiLMS inside ireland

Presented by Clint DennSunday, January 11 2:30 PM Complimentary refreshments 3:00 PM Film

Tickets available at the door $6 / $5 Sponsored by the Mission Creek Society.

FieLD TriPS & nATUre wALkS Morning Bird walks

Mondays, January 5–February 23 8:30–9:30 AM

Free.

Love is in the Air

Field Trip: elephant Seals in San SimeonSaturday, February 21 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

$60 / $45

kids & tweensNature Adventures™ classes, camps and workshops provide children with opportunities to experiment, experience and observe the natural world around them, while engaging in the scientific

process. Scholarships are available upon request. Go to www.sbnature.org and click on the Nature Adventures™ box link or call 805-682-4711 ext. 171.

TYkeS CLASSeS (Ages 2–3; 1 child/1 adult)

$115 / $85 (per 6-week session) 9:15–10:00 AM

Wednesdays, January 21–February 25 Thursdays, January 22–February 26

what Sinks? what Floats? what Shapes are in nature? what is a Magnet?

what Color is This? what Lives in a Shell? Pop! what are Bubbles?

AFTer-SCHOOL CLASSeS$115 / $85 (per 6-week session) 3:15–5:00 PM

Be a Scientist

Ages 4–6: Mondays, January 26–March 2 Ages 4–6: Tuesdays, January 27–March 3 Ages 6–8: Wednesdays, January 28–March 4 Ages 8–10: Thursdays, January 29–March 5

weekenD wOrkSHOPS what Lives in a Creek? (Ages 2–3)

Saturday, January 3 10:15–11:00 AM (1 child/1 adult)

$20 / $15

nature Drawing: Lizards (Ages 10–14) Saturday, January 24 2:00–4:30 PM

$20 / $15

Dazzling and Dangerous (Ages 4–6) Saturday, January 31 10:00 AM–Noon

$20 / $15

Species 101: Birds (Ages 8–10) Saturday, February 21 2:30–5:00 PM

$28 / $22

what Lives in a Tidepool? (Ages 2–3) Saturday, February 28 10:15–11:00 AM (1 child/1 adult)

$20 / $15

Shark-rriffic (Ages 6–8) Saturday, February 28 1:00–3:00 PM

$20 / $15

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GLADwin PLAneTAriUMTake a virtual trip to outer space and experience the wonders of the universe!

Daytime Planetarium Shows Tickets available in the Admissions Office. $4 / Free

wednesdays: 3:00 PM Secrets of the Sun

Fridays: 3:00 PM Wonders of the Winter Sky

Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 AM Twinkle, Twinkle for Little Stars Noon Secret of the Cardboard Rocket 1:00 PM Wonders of the Winter Sky 2:00 PM Secrets of the Sun 3:00 PM Wonders of the Winter Sky (in Spanish on Sundays)

evening exclusives Tickets available at the door. $6 / $3

extreme Planets Saturday, January 10 Saturday, February 14 7:30 and 8:30 PM

STAr PArTieS Saturday, January 10 Saturday, February 14 7:30–10:00 PM (weather permitting) $2 / Free

AU MeeTinGS Friday, January 2 Friday, February 6 7:30 PM Free

international Year of Astronomy 2009 is International Year of Astronomy. January: Planet Venus February: The Moon

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Elephant Seal pups State of the Museum Address with Dr. karl HuttererWednesday, February 4 8:00 AM Fleischmann Auditorium

As we look forward to the Museum’s centennial anniversary, we invite you to join us for the 6th Annual State of the Museum Address. Meet Board President Steve Hicks and hear Executive Director Karl Hutterer give a status report on the Museum, as well as an overview of what the next decade has in store. Complimentary continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM.

RSVP: 805-682-4711 ext. 110

* Free Family Sunday sponsored by COX Communications

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Planetarium Shows

Evolution of Darwin opens

Planetarium Shows AU Meeting

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Free Day * Shark Sunday

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Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Planetarium Shows Travel Film Sea Stories Ocean-ology Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Free Day* Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows

NEW YEAR’S DAY

MUSEUM AND SEA CENTER CLOSED

Planetarium Shows AU Meeting

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History805-682-4711 ext. 170

Ty Warner Sea Center 805-962-2526 ext. 110

www.sbnature.org

Morning Bird Walks Chumash World of

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Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Planetarium Shows Sea Stories Shark Sunday

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows Birds of Winter Planetarium Shows Family Bike Tour Star Party &

Evening Exclusive

Planetarium Shows Avian Detective

Tea Tasting Birds of Winter

Planetarium Shows Marine Science

Career Day

Planetarium Shows Annual Patron Dinner

Birds of Winter

Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Planetarium Shows Birds of Winter Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History805-682-4711 ext. 170

Ty Warner Sea Center 805-962-2526 ext. 110

www.sbnature.org

January Focus: Planet venusDid you know that if you lived on Venus, you would see the Sun rise in the West instead of the East because Venus spins in the opposite direction as compared to Earth and all the other planets. Also, you would only see the Sun set every 243 Earth days.

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Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Morning Bird Walks

Birds of Winter

Birds of Winter

Birds of Winter

Birds of Winter

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium Shows Star Party & Evening

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Planetarium Shows Ocean-ology

Planetarium Shows Children’s Workshop

Planetarium Shows Love is in the Air Children’s Workshop

Darwin Remembers Reaction to Darwin’s Theory

Biodiversity in Your Own Backyard

Judicial Independence

Teaching Evolution in the 21st Century

YOURS TO DISCOVERTHE UNIVERSE

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February Focus: The MoonThe Moon’s gravity is one-sixth the gravity of Earth. That means that an object weighing 60 pounds on Earth only weighs 10 pounds on the Moon. How much would you weigh on the Moon?

* Free Family Sunday sponsored by COX Communications

Don’t miss the 10th Annual Mission Creek Gala at the Museum. This not-to-be missed event will be a special treat for all who attend. Gala proceeds support the Museum’s science education programs for school children.

Tickets: $250 per person. 805-682-4711 ext. 110 or nketterer@sbnature2.org

DArwin week (February 8–14)