Current Programs
Indoor Exhibits
Nature Center Hours:
Thursday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Sundays: 10 am – 2 pm
Discover the beauty of nature and the rich cultural history through informative and fun exhibits featuring the Chumash Native Americans, as well as the diverse animal and plant life of the region.
Groups of 15 or more are required to book with us in advance. This ensures we have enough of our volunteer docents available at that time. Please reach out at 805-693-0691 or info@clnaturecenter.org
Admission: Donation
Learn more about our exhibits
Gift Shop
The best supply of nature field guides, books, educational toys, clothing, souveneirs, jewelry, knick-knacks and more!
The gift shop is open during our regular Nature Center hours:
Thursday-Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 10am-2pm
Nature Center Detectives – Scavenger Hunt!
The Nature Center Scavenger Hunt is a fun and interactive way for visitors to learn about the surrounding plants, animals and local history.
We have a scavenger hunts for ages 3-6, ages 6-12, as well as a teen and adult scavenger hunt.
Participants become Nature Center Detectives and search the Nature Center for the answers to questions.
We offer a short version appropriate for kids of all ages and a longer, more in depth version for teens/adults.
Docents are available with hints and to go over the answers at the end.
Successful Nature Center Detectives are awarded with a prize!
Neal Taylor Nature Center Native Garden
Take a stroll in the Nature Center’s Garden and learn about the indigenous plants and critters that make the garden their home.
All native plants are labeled and have a QR code so you can learn more in-depth information about each of the plants and their Chumash uses.
Admission: Donation
(Donation slot on side door of garage, inside the breeze way)
Indoor Exhibits
Nature Center Hours:
Thursday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Sundays: 10 am – 2 pm
Discover the beauty of nature and the rich cultural history through informative and fun exhibits featuring the Chumash Native Americans, as well as the diverse animal and plant life of the region.
Groups of 15 or more are required to book with us in advance. This ensures we have enough of our volunteer docents available at that time. Please reach out at 805-693-0691 or info@clnaturecenter.org
Admission: Donation
Learn more about our exhibits
Gift Shop
The best supply of nature field guides, books, educational toys, clothing, souveneirs, jewelry, knick-knacks and more!
The gift shop is open during our regular Nature Center hours:
Thursday-Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 10am-2pm
Nature Center Detectives – Scavenger Hunt!
The Nature Center Scavenger Hunt is a fun and interactive way for visitors to learn about the surrounding plants, animals and local history.
We have a scavenger hunts for ages 3-6, ages 6-12, as well as a teen and adult scavenger hunt.
Participants become Nature Center Detectives and search the Nature Center for the answers to questions.
We offer a short version appropriate for kids of all ages and a longer, more in depth version for teens/adults.
Docents are available with hints and to go over the answers at the end.
Successful Nature Center Detectives are awarded with a prize!
Neal Taylor Nature Center Native Garden
Take a stroll in the Nature Center’s Garden and learn about the indigenous plants and critters that make the garden their home.
All native plants are labeled and have a QR code so you can learn more in-depth information about each of the plants and their Chumash uses.
Admission: Donation
(Donation slot on side door of garage, inside the breeze way)
Bring Your Group
to the Nature Center!
Are you bringing a large group of people (15 or more) to the Nature Center?
- We charge a $1 fee per person for group tours and activities.
- Groups of 15 or more, school groups and summer camp groups are required to contact us and book in advance. This ensures we have enough of our volunteer docents available at that time.
- The nature center building has a capacity of 20 people at a time. If your group is larger than 20, we ask that you plan to split into smaller groups and allow 20-30 minutes for each group to explore the nature center.
- We offer special activities for groups and for kids upon request.
Group activities we can offer:
- Arts & Crafts
- Educational Games
- Workshops & Talks
- Scavenger Hunts
Events & Workshops
Creepy Creatures
In celebration of Halloween, local experts showcase live snakes, scorpions, spiders, owls, bats and more. There will also be exhibits of animal bones, skulls, and preserved specimens and arts and […]
Find out more »Trout in the Classroom
The Neal Taylor Nature Center "Trout in the Classroom" is a program designed to allow visitors, including local school children on field trips, to experience raising trout in an up-close, […]
Find out more »Fish Derby
The Fish Derby is a two-day annual fishing event held on Saturday and Sunday in April. To participate in the Fish Derby, registration is required before or during the event. […]
Find out more »Volunteer With Us!
Seasonal opportunities and residential camp host positions are available. Apply now!
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Photo by Steve Udell
Volunteer With Us!
Seasonal opportunities and residential camp host positions are available. Apply now!
LEARN MORE
Photo by Steve Udell
Visit Us
Visit Us
Come by the nature center and enjoy our exhibits, weekly and seasonal events, book sales, workshops, gift shop and more!
Current Programs
Hours & Info
Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena)