Program Calendar

The Neal Taylor Nature Center is open to the public year-round on Thursdays-Saturdays 10am-4pm and Sundays 10am-2pm.

*holiday hours may vary*

Scroll down to see upcoming dates for special events, workshops and programs.

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of a […]

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19 June 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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20 June 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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27 June 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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28 June 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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03 July 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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04 July 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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10 July 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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11 July 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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17 July 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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18 July 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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24 July 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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25 July 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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31 July 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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01 August 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! Friday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   […]

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07 August 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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08 August 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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14 August 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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15 August 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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21 August 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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22 August 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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28 August 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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29 August 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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04 September 2026

Going Batty

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of […]

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05 September 2026

Save the date: 30th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby

WWW.TROUTDERBY.ORG The Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby is an annual event that has been taking place at Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara, CA since the mid 90s. Every year, […]

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17 April 2027

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Ongoing Programs

We host programs throughout the year that may not be listed yet on the program calendar. You can read more about all of our programs here.

A scavenger hunt activity for all ages is always available. We also have a gift shop, native garden, games, touch exhibits, interactive exhibits and more.

Additionally, we can host special activities like workshops or arts and crafts for groups upon request.

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Cachuma Lake Programs

These following programs are not operated by the Neal Taylor Nature Center.

  • Guided Nature Walks
  • Junior Rangers (Ages 3+)
  • Wildlife Lake Cruises
  • Special programs at the Fireside Theatre
  • Live Music at Hook'd Bar & Grill

For information on other Cachuma Lake programs, click here.

or call the Park Naturalist office at (805) 688-4515

Visit Us

Come by the nature center and enjoy our exhibits, weekly and seasonal events, book sales, workshops, gift shop and more!

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Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

Photo by Steve Udell