California seaweeds: New approaches, perspectives, and surprises
This Friday, November 17, Dr. Kathy Ann Miller from UC Berkeley will present a talk covering, in a general way, the diversity of marine algae in California. Check out the flyer for more details.
NCOS was all aflutter with bats this Halloween!
There's an unexpected variety of furry flyers visiting NCOS! Read more about the results of bat surveys conducted this year at the restoration project site.
Learn about our region's amazing seaweeds at this one-day workshop
You can gain an understanding about diversity, biogeography, evolution, and identification. Click here for more info.
UCSB Herbarium Curation Internships
The UCSB Herbarium housed at CCBER is looking for undergraduate interns to help with the curation of specimens.
UCSB Library Exhibition - Botanical Illustrations and Scientific Discovery
The UCSB Library presents Botanical Illustrations and Scientific Discovery - Joseph Banks and the Exploration of the South Pacific 1768-1771, an examination of the impact of 18th century botanical illustrations.
Sixth Annual Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Conservation Symposium
CCBER's Dr. Katja Seltmann and Pritzlaff Awardee Dr. Susan Mazer will be speaking at the Sixth Annual Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Conservation Symposium on Friday, October 13, 2017.
Another great quarter for CCBER’s Curation of Natural History Collections Course!
Students in the Curation of Natural History Collections Course (ENV S 96/ EEMB 96) learn a variety of museum curation skills throughout the quarter.
Meet the newest member of CCBER's staff
Botanist Gregory Wahlert, Ph.D., is CCBER’s newest staff addition and has already begun his duties as Research Botanist and Collections Manager.
Nipomo Lupine Recovery
In collaboration with USFWS, CCBER has been working on the restoration of Lupinus nipomensis, a federally endangered annual species of lupine endemic to California. Read about it here!
NCOS Groundbreaking Success!
CCBER staff breaking ground at the NCOS Project, which aims to restore the upper portion of Devereux Slough.
