Sedgwick Reserve

04/10/2026

Only a few hours remain to give to Sedgwick Reserve as part of UCSB Give Day. Donate to conservation land and support native flora and fauna!

To give, scan the QR code or go to https://giveday.ucsb.edu/giving-day/117357/donate?dept=117371&des=758889

04/09/2026

Today is Give Day! Shape the future of conservation with a gift to Sedgwick Reserve. Fifteen gifts in support of any of UCSB's seven Natural Reserves will unlock a $15,000 gift for Sedgwick Reserve from James A. Frank!

To give, scan the QR code or go to https://giveday.ucsb.edu/giving-day/117357/donate?des=758889&dept=117371

04/09/2026

Tomorrow is Give Day, a day of collective generosity. By donating to UCSB's Sedgwick Reserve, you can support conservation, research, and education.

To give, scan the QR code or go to https://giveday.ucsb.edu/giving-day/117357/donate?des=758889&dept=117371

01/24/2026

Sedgwick Reserve has had some spaces open up for the 5 mile fire ecology hike in Pine Needle Valley tomorrow morning. Come enjoy the greenery as you search for wildflowers. Register using the link below.

Saturday, Jan 24. 9AM-12:30PM Join us for a unique opportunity to experience a land recovering from wildfire. In July 2024, the Lake Fire scorched about half of Sedgwick Reserve’s 6,000 acres. This hike will take you into the heart of the Reserve to experience the post-fire landscape firsthand wit...

12/08/2025

Join us for a public hike at Sedgwick Reserve this Saturday, December 13th! Enjoy the green landscapes that the early rain has brought as you learn about local plants, animals, ecosystems and research. Registration is required and can be completed at our website. We hope to see you there!

https://sedgwick.nrs.ucsb.edu/store/December-2025-Public-Access-Day-c191930602

11/07/2025

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department will conduct a prescribed burn on Sedgwick Reserve on Saturday, November 8th through Monday, November 10th. Approximately 281 acres of sage and oak understory will be burned. The burn will be conducted when the meteorological conditions are highly favorable to direct smoke away from population centers.

This controlled burn is part of a Vegetation Management Program 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. Research conducted at Sedgwick is aimed at understanding the ecological role and effects of fire on wild landscapes and how to use fire in a way that protects human and non-human communities alike.

To read more about the prescribed burns and fire-related research at Sedgwick go to our website: https://sedgwick.nrs.ucsb.edu/prescribed-fire-set-for-november-2025-at-sedgwick-reserve/

09/11/2025

Time is running out to get your tickets to Sedgwick Reserve’s Barn Dance on Septmber 27th! Support science and conservation with dinner, drinks, and dancing on a 6,000 acre nature reserve. Register using the link below.

September 27, 2025 4:00PM-7:00PM Join us for Sedgwick Reserve's annual Barn Dance to celebrate another successful year of environmental stewardship, education, and research. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and dancing under the open sky in the heart of our sprawling 6,000-acre natural reserve. Highlights of t...

09/08/2025

Sedgwick Reserve is pleased to announce an early childhood nature program starting this fall at the Reserve for children 2-5! 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.

The first class is September 19th and advanced registration is required. Every class has a different theme. Join one or all of them. Register using link: https://sedgwick.nrs.ucsb.edu/store/Little-Lupines-Early-Childhood-Nature-Program-c186613307

08/18/2025

Join us Saturday, September 27th for Sedgwick Reserve’s annual Barn Dance. It’s sure to be a hootin’ good time! Advanced registration is required.

https://sedgwick.nrs.ucsb.edu/store/2025-Sedgwick-Barn-Dance-p762752853

*Illustration by John Iwerks

September 27, 2025 4:00PM-7:00PM Join us for Sedgwick Reserve's annual Barn Dance to celebrate another successful year of environmental stewardship, education, and research. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and dancing under the open sky in the heart of our sprawling 6,000-acre natural reserve. Highlights of t...

08/02/2025

This Friday, August 8th 6PM-7:30PM Sedgwick Reserve is hosting a public lecture sharing Shane Dewees’ recent research on prescribed fire in oak woodlands. Come enjoy beautiful evening views at the reserve and learn about how prescribed fires impact tree and forest health.

The event is free but registration is required.

https://sedgwick.nrs.ucsb.edu/store/Evaluating-the-ecological-effect-of-prescribed-fire-in-southern-California-Oak-Woodlands-with-Shane-Dewees-p767123464

04/11/2025

Only a few hours remain to give to Sedgwick Reserve as part UC Santa Barbara Give Day. The opportunity ends at noon. Link below. The wildlife thank you for supporting our mission!

https://ucsb.scalefunder.com/gday/giving-day/101058/department/101072

04/10/2025

Today is UCSB Give Day, a time of collective generosity to support the University. You can celebrate Give Day by donating to Sedgwick Reserve using the link below.

As a branch of the UCSB Natural Reserve System our operations are primarily funded by supporters like you. Donations support the Reserve’s operations and programs around research, teaching, public service, and land stewardship.

https://ucsb.scalefunder.com/gday/giving-day/101058/department/101072