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Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake

About Us

“The mission of the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is to encourage public understanding, enjoyment, and protection of Cachuma Lake, the Upper Santa Ynez River, and the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed.”

 

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Founded in 1988, the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is celebrating 34 years of connecting kids and adults to discovering the wonders of their own backyard – Cachuma Lake and the Santa Ynez watershed.

      Thousands of children, families and campers experienced the Nature Center firsthand each year as part of a school field trip program or as a special planned visit. In addition, the Nature Center’s innovative programs such as – Food for Thought lecture series, Creepy Creatures, Kids and Adult Fishing Workshops, Going “Batty” – a living exhibit, Trout in the Classroom, Saving Wildlife programs and our Native Garden strive to fascinate and encourage exploration and a deeper understanding of Nature.

    These programs possible through the generosity of our donors and members, vital community partnerships and the expertise and dedication of our volunteers and docents. All programs are offered at a low cost or with a donation of whatever someone can give - so all can participate. The Nature Center also serves as a weekend destination for families, visitors, and campers.

      With 34 years of serving our community to celebrate, we are approaching the future with confidence.

    Our plan of upgrading the Center and its exhibits “one room at a time” continues, and we look forward to providing more innovative programs and exhibits with your help.

To donate to the Nature Center, please use this button!

 

Thank you for your support and generosity!



Acorn Woodpecker

Acorn Woodpeckers are a common bird at Cachuma Lake and an unusual bird in its breeding behavior. This family of birds share the chores of raising a family, a rare behavior in the bird world called communal breeding.,  Birding Information  - just click on the link below.

Camp Host Positions Available!!!

At the Nature Center Fall thru Spring 2023 - Apply NOW!

 

Fridays: Wildlife Cruise
Saturdays: Guided Nature Walk & Jr. Rangers
Sundays: Wildlife Cruise
To learn more, call the Nature Center at
805-693-0691
or send an email to:
info@clnaturecenter.org
To donate to the Nature Center, use this button!

Links We Like

  • Birding in Santa Barbara County
  • Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
  • Cachuma Reservoir Level - Real Time Data
  • Children and Nature Network
  • Fish and Wildlife
  • Richard Louv books
  • Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit
  • Santa Barbara Audubon Society
  • Take Me Fishing
  • The Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Neal Taylor Nature Center ~ 2265 Highway 154 ~ Santa Barbara, CA 93105 ~ 805-693-0691 ~ info@clnaturecenter.org

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