Recently Asked
Learn what the community is asking about this season, with answers by Museum experts.
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“What can be done about the loss of monarch butterfly habatat and their exclusive milk weed food?
What can be done to restore the Ellwood Mesa monarch overwintering site?
There is i...”
Larry Dighera, More Mesa - May 7, 2018
“I have some bats living in the wall of my garage. I am replacing the siding on the garage and need to relocate them. What is the best thing to do? ”
Bruce, Mission Canyon - April 18, 2018
“Hi Curator,
A couple years ago I saw this thing on the beach that was an absolute mystery. It was mostly transparent, and at first I thought it might be a piece of plastic, but when I loo...”
Jan, Goleta - April 17, 2018
“Hi,
When I go to Coal Oil Point I always see a lot of tasty-lookin’ mussels. Can I harvest/eat those?”
Bruce, Goleta - April 17, 2018
“Dear Curators,
My friend has a fossil collection. He sometimes adds stuff to it from local beaches. Is this legal?”
John, Goleta - April 16, 2018
“Hello Curators,
I have rats at my house. :( I don’t want to use poison because I know that can make predators sick when they eat poisoned animals. What can I do?
Thanks for y...”
Nicole, Santa Barbara - April 16, 2018
“Help!
I found a little snake in my house! It was olive green with a red band around the neck and a bright red underside. Never seen one before around here. Is this some kind of exotic inv...”
Ted, Goleta - April 16, 2018
“Dear Curator,
I saw a snake in my yard. It didn’t rattle, but I think it was a rattlesnake. The head looked pretty triangular. What should I do if it comes back?”
Diego, Santa Barbara - April 16, 2018
“Hi there,
I want to encourage owls in my backyard. Should I put up an owl box for them? Where’s the best place for it?
Thanks!”
Julie, Carpinteria - April 16, 2018
