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The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake
Tales of Neal Taylor, Part II: A Charismatic Man

Tales of Neal Taylor, Part II: A Charismatic Man

by admin | Nov 24, 2025 | Neal Taylor Tales, Uncategorized

Originally published in the March 2011 Issue #101 of “The Flyer,” the Cachuma Lake Nature Center Newsletter By Linda Taylor Neal Taylor had charisma. Repeatedly over the years men and women, many of whom he did not immediately recognize, approached him...
Tales of Neal Taylor: Remembering His Legacy

Tales of Neal Taylor: Remembering His Legacy

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...

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2265 Highway 154,

Santa Barbara, CA 93105

+1 805-693-0691

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Sunday

10am-2pm

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Neal Taylor Nature Center

2265 Highway 154,

Santa Barbara, CA 93105

805-693-0691

info@clnaturecenter.org

Hours

Thursday - Saturday

10am-4pm

Sunday

10am-2pm

Get directions

About Us

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Camp Host Positions

Volunteer

 

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Volunteer at the Nature Center and live at Cachuma Lake! Camp host needed for maintenance and yardwork June 2026 onward. Full hookup RV site included for 20 hours per week.

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