by admin | Nov 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Sweet Legacy: Bent and Michelle Olsen on 60 Years of Danish Baking in Solvang A recap of the “Food for Thought Speakers Series: Solvang’s Rich History of Danish Baking” that took place on November 16th at the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma...
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...
by admin | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Nov 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Oct 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Help encourage environmental awareness in children with the Become a Local Water Hero Activity Pamphlet—an engaging, free resource designed for ages 7 and up! Help kids become “Water Heroes” while having fun learning about water conservation and the environment. The...
