From its early days as the Cachuma Lake Nature Center through its transition to the Neal Taylor Nature Center, we have maintained a tradition of sharing news and educational content with the community through our seasonal newsletter.
For many years, a seasonal printed newsletter titled “The Flyer” kept visitors informed about programs, events, and nature-related topics. In 2016, the center embraced digital communication and migrated The Flyer to an email-only publication that continued through 2020.
Following the discontinuation of The Flyer, the nature center transitioned to sharing updates through individual announcements and posts, including nature center news, fish derby information, educational articles, event recaps, and wildlife features.
In 2023 we launched our new website and blog, where our educational articles, recaps, and news were shared online.
This archive preserves these publications going all the way back to 1989, documenting the center’s ongoing commitment to environmental education and community engagement.
Archives of The Flyer, the printed newsletter of the Neal Taylor Nature Centerpre-2016
These older newsletter editions are available in PDF format. Most computers can open these files, but if yours cannot, please download the free Adobe Reader reader program here.
It's November, which means the Neal Taylor Nature Center is gearing up to participate in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project FeederWatch. Volunteers across North America count birds at feeders and submit their observations to help scientists track population...
As the weather cools down and evenings turn crisp enough for sweaters, our bats are feeling the chill too. Without their own cozy knits to keep them warm, they're heading south for the season. Thanks to our resident wild bats, our volunteers and thousands of...
Another thrilling Creepy Creatures took place at the Neal Taylor Nature Center on October 4th, where droves of kids, families and campers visited for some nature-fueled fun and eerie entertainment. Over 400 attendees showed up and were awed by various outdoor...
The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving and educating people about the Santa Ynez River Valley's rich history and ecology.
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