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  • Fridays & Saturdays in October: “Going Batty” at the Nature Center

    Click here to see all "Going Batty" dates and learn more! A Living Exhibit: Every Friday & Saturday Evening throughout September. 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 weekly talk and observation of local bats […]

  • “Food for Thought” Speakers Series: Santa Barbara’s Diverse Water System, Past & Present

    Neal Taylor Nature Center 2265 CA-154, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    When: Sunday, September 14th Presentation at 2PM Meet & greet reception with light refreshments to follow. Where: The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake  Admission: Donation (includes Lecture and Admission to the Nature Center) Reservations are not needed. (There is a $10 per vehicle County Park Entrance Fee) Come learn about the long history […]

  • Santa Barbara Creek Week: Cachuma Lake Interactive Watershed Exploration

    Cachuma Lake Interactive Watershed Exploration Join us at the Neal Taylor Nature Center within Cachuma Lake Recreation Area for an interactive exploration of our local watershed with the park naturalist and Nature Center docents. Learn how water travels from the lake to your tap and why it's vital to our community's well-being.  When: Saturday, September […]

  • Creepy Creatures

    Neal Taylor Nature Center 2265 CA-154, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

    When: Saturday, October 4th, 11am-1pm Where: This event will take place on the lawn in front of the Neal Taylor Nature Center. Description: Fall under the spell of owls, bats, & spiders. See living slithering snakes and lizards. Touch real skulls & bones that will rattle your bones. Play games and win prizes! Make a […]

  • Food for Thought Speakers Series: Solvang’s Rich History of Danish Baking

    with Bent Olsen, Owner of Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery ADMISSION: DONATION When: 2PM on Sunday, November 16th Where: The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake Meet & greet reception with light refreshments to follow. Description Guest speaker Bent Olsen will speak on Danish Bakeries in Solvang, California. Learn how six Danish bakeries have been […]

  • Books & Treasures Sale

    Come to our garage sale and browse through a wide selection of books, toys, knick-knacks and household items! The sale will take place in the parking lot of the nature center.   All proceeds support the Neal Taylor Nature Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.   About The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake The […]

  • Story Time at the Nature Center

    Gather 'round for story time at the nature center! A fun activity for kids. ADMISSION: Donation   About The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake The Neal Taylor Nature Center (NTNC) is located within Cachuma Recreational Area in a picturesque old ranch house. Developed and operated by a corps of committed volunteers, it offers […]