by admin | Feb 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
by Colin Eldridge In Santa Barbara County, the Santa Ynez River Watershed, and worldwide, plastic pollution poses a serious threat to both people and wildlife through ingestion, entangling animals, disrupting habitats, and introducing harmful chemicals into the...
by admin | Dec 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving from the Neal Taylor Nature Center! Our Thanksgiving weekend was amazing, with a fully booked park of campers who spent their holiday at Cachuma Lake. We were busy at the Nature Center, with two Books & Treasures sales that raised over $200 for...
by admin | Nov 1, 2024 | Neal Taylor Tales, Uncategorized
Neal Taylor (1932-2011), founder of the Cachuma Lake Nature Center (later named the Neal Taylor Nature Center after his passing), was much more than a passionate naturalist—he was a storyteller, author, educator, master fisherman, and a local legend. His deep...
by admin | Oct 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, Santa Barbara, CA – October 5th, 2024 marked the day for another edition of the Neal Taylor Nature Center’s popular Halloween-themed event, Creepy Creatures. Each year the Nature Center collaborates with performers, educators,...
by admin | Oct 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Here’s a kid-favorite bat bookmark origami activity that we sometimes do here at the Nature Center. As far as origami goes, this bat is easy to make and fun for all ages. This craft is also great for any occasion, but is especially popular as we get closer...
