• Food 4 Thought Lecture Series

    Sunday, October 1, 2023 2:00 PM Birds in Black…and Blue Corvids of Santa Ynez Valley Presented by: Dennis and Jess Beebe Dennis and Jess will highlight the natural history of five species of corvids found in the Santa Ynez Valley:  American Crows, Common Ravens, Yellow-Billed Magpies, California Scrub Jays, and Stellar’s Jays…examining aspects of these […]

  • 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 crafts activities. Witches serve popcorn and punch and there is live music too! Call for more information at 805-963-0691 Admission:  Donation appreciated

  • Thanksgiving Book and Treasure Sale

    When: Thanksgiving Day Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Neal Taylor Nature Center Come find a special book or treasure and help to support the Nature Center!

  • Trout in the Classroom

    Admission:  Donation 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, first-hand environment. Visitors can observe raising trout from eggs to fry and Nature Center volunteers are on hand to answer questions. The result […]

  • Fish Derby

    Cachuma Lake Recreation Area

    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. Cash prizes are awarded for different categories of fish caught in Cachuma Lake, and merchandise prizes are distributed throughout the event. Participants of all ages […]

  • Books & Treasures Sale

    Come to our garage sale and browse through a wide selection of books, toys, knick-knacks and household items! All proceeds support the Neal Taylor Nature Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  

  • Books & Treasures Sale

    Come to our garage sale and browse through a wide selection of books, toys, knick-knacks and household items! All proceeds support the Neal Taylor Nature Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  

  • Arts & Crafts

    Come by the Nature Center and make some nature-themed crafts! Open to all ages. Admission: $2 per person Meet at the picnic tables in front of the Nature Center.

  • Holiday Gathering

    Let’s celebrate together! Neal Taylor Nature Center Holiday Gathering December 18th, 5:30 – 7:30pm 2265 Hwy 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 ALL AGES WELCOME JOIN US FOR: hot apple cider, eggnog and treats holiday music ornament making tree decorating special holiday scavenger hunts for all ages (with prizes!) RSVP: email info@clnaturecenter.org with number of people you're […]

  • Food 4 Thought Speakers Series: Planetary Emergencies with Chancellor Lorne Everett

    Guest speaker Chancellor Lorne Everett will present a lecture on his experience over 35 years as Chairman within the World Federation of Scientist. Dr Everett will present insights into nuclear war, world pollution, plastics, the world water crisis, asteroid impacts, and other Planetary Emergencies and highlight environmental concerns closer to home. Chancellor Lorne Everett will […]

  • Nature Themed Arts & Crafts

    Come by the Nature Center and make some nature-themed crafts! Open to all ages. Admission: $2 per person

  • Going Batty

    A Living Exhibit! Friday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend 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 during May – August […]