Community Calendar

Join the Estuary Program and Morro Coast Audubon Society for a guided birding tour through Sweet Springs Nature Preserve.

Sweet Springs Nature Preserve offers an ideal setting for birding, with two viewing platforms and meandering trails that provide panoramic views of the estuary, wetlands, and mudflats—prime habitat for a variety of shorebirds. The on-site pond attracts ducks, while the surrounding diverse vegetation supports many breeding and migratory bird species during the spring season. The walk covers approximately 1 mile on level boardwalks and dirt paths, making it an easy and enjoyable stroll for all experience levels.

Join us for a guided tour of this special place, see some of the 37 species of birds that breed here, and learn how spaces like this are critical in protecting and preserving habitats for future generations.

These two beautiful exhibits are running concurrently.

In the Main Gallery is the MBAA members' exhibit "A Shift in Perspective," a must for anyone looking to engage with thought-provoking themes that challenge conventional norms and encourage a re-examination of assumptions.
In the Russell Gallery is Aquarius, the Central Coast Watercolor Society's annual juried exhibit.

Exhibits runs February 19th to March 30th
Artist’s Reception: February 22nd, from 2 to 4 pm

Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) is delighted to announce “In the Studio; Out on Location,” featuring the vibrant work of part-time Cambria resident Art Sherwyn. Art has been in constant exploration for over 40 years. Whether in his studio or in nature, he enjoys pushing the boundaries of playful form and creative expression.
Exhibit run March 3 to April 26, Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 4 pm
Artist’s Reception: March 7th, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm

Creative Quills Poetry Collective provides a supportive and inclusive platform for local poets to share their creative works.

These classes dive into how improvisation strengthens real-world abilities like emotional intelligence, empathy, mindfulness, and resilience. Through laughter-filled games and interactive exercises, participants explore how improv principles foster greater self-awareness, adaptability, and creativity.
No acting or comedy experience is needed.

This collaborative exhibition celebrates the intersection of art and environmental stewardship, highlighting the efforts of the Oak Group, the UCSB Cheadle Center for Biodiversity & Ecological Restoration, and Coal Oil Point Reserve to conserve the Devereux Slough.

Art in Service of the Land invites viewers to explore how art documents, interprets, and amplifies the ongoing work of conservation, revealing the beauty and complexity of the North Campus Open Space (NCOS) and inspiring engagement with our local environment.

This exhibition was curated and cosponsored by the Oak Group and the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration, in collaboration with UCSB Library staff.

Exhibition runs from March 16 to June 26.

These two beautiful exhibits are running concurrently.

In the Main Gallery is the MBAA members' exhibit "A Shift in Perspective," a must for anyone looking to engage with thought-provoking themes that challenge conventional norms and encourage a re-examination of assumptions.
In the Russell Gallery is Aquarius, the Central Coast Watercolor Society's annual juried exhibit.

Exhibits runs February 19th to March 30th
Artist’s Reception: February 22nd, from 2 to 4 pm

This presentation covers the natural history of four small mountain owls found in the western mountains and especially in and around Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). These include the Northern Pygmy-Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Boreal Owl, and the Flammulated Owl. Scott Rashid has been working with these owls, researching and rehabilitating them for more than 30 years.

Artist, Researcher, Bird Rehabilitator, Author, and Director of the nonprofit organization, Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute (CARRI), are only a few things that describe Scott Rashid. He has been painting, illustrating, and writing about birds since 1989. He has been passionate about birds ever since he was a young boy living in Wisconsin.

For Zoom Information, see MCAS Events Calendar on our website https://www.morrocoastaudubon.org/. No signup/registration required to attend.

This collaborative exhibition celebrates the intersection of art and environmental stewardship, highlighting the efforts of the Oak Group, the UCSB Cheadle Center for Biodiversity & Ecological Restoration, and Coal Oil Point Reserve to conserve the Devereux Slough.

Art in Service of the Land invites viewers to explore how art documents, interprets, and amplifies the ongoing work of conservation, revealing the beauty and complexity of the North Campus Open Space (NCOS) and inspiring engagement with our local environment.

This exhibition was curated and cosponsored by the Oak Group and the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration, in collaboration with UCSB Library staff.

Exhibition runs from March 16 to June 26.

Whether you’re an experienced board member or just considering joining a nonprofit board, the Spokes Board Academy will give you the knowledge and confidence to serve effectively.

This eight-week program is held on Zoom every Tuesday from February 10 through March 31. All sessions will be recorded and made available to Spokes members in the Video Library at a later date.