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SUMMARY:Food 4 Thought Speakers Series: Planetary Emergencies with Chancellor Lorne Everett
DESCRIPTION: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. \nChancellor Lorne Everett will share his experience over 35 years as a Chairman within the World Federation of Scientists\, headquartered at CERN (home of the Large Hadron Collider) in Geneva Switzerland. The meetings on Nuclear War and Planetary Emergencies are chaired by the Science Advisor to the Pope and are held in 3 repurposed monasteries in Erice Sicily. Over 124 Nobel Laureates have participated in these meetings including numerous key players in the Manhattan Project. \nDr Everett will present insights into nuclear war\, world pollution\, plastics\, the world water crisis\, asteroid impacts\, and other Planetary Emergencies. Although the annual meeting in August is held in 3 monasteries in Sicily\, a second meeting is often held in the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in the Vatican. Rare pictures of the Pope’s private quarters and gardens will be shown. The Pope often sends a letter of welcome to our meetings and has been the keynote speaker. \n\nWhen: Sunday\, March 9\, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. (Remember to “spring forward” your clocks by 1 hour for daylight saving on Sun\, March 9th)\nWhere: The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake\nMeet and greet with light refreshments after the presentation.\nLecture and Admission to the Nature Center – Donation\n\nMore about our presenter \nLorne G. Everett\, PhD\, DSc. (HC) \nLorne G. Everett\, PhD\, DSc\, is the CEO of LEA Environmental\, Inc. Dr. Everett was the Chief Scientist at Haley & Aldrich\, Shaw Environmental\, ARCADIS and Metcalf & Eddy Inc. He is a retired Professional Researcher (Level VII) in the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) and Past Director of the Vadose Zone Monitoring Laboratory at UCSB. The University of California describes full professor Level VII as “reserved for scholars of great distinction.” He has a Ph.D. in Hydrology (1972) from the University of Arizona in Tucson and is a member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences. In 1996\, he received a Doctor of Science Degree (Honoris Causa) from Lakehead University in Canada for Distinguished Achievement in Hydrology. Dr. Everett was the 6th Chancellor of Lakehead University in Canada. \nHe is an internationally recognized expert who has conducted extensive research on subsurface characterization and remediation. He is Chairman of the ASTM Task Committee on Groundwater and Vadose Zone Monitoring (D18.21.02). He also chaired the Remediation Session of the First USSR/USA Conference on Environmental Hydrogeology (Leningrad\, 1990). Dr. Everett has received numerous awards\, published over 150 technical papers and reports\, holds several patents\, developed 11 national ASTM Vadose Zone Monitoring standards and authored and edited over 10 books including: Vadose Zone Monitoring for Hazardous Waste Sites\, and Subsurface Migration of Hazardous Waste. His book entitled\, Groundwater Monitoring was endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as establishing “the state-of-the-art used by industry today” and was recommended by the World Health Organization for all developing countries. \nDr Everett is a Fellow of ASCE\, a Fellow of AWRA\, and a Fellow of ASTM. He has been named an expert in over 70 environmental cases. \nLorne G. Everett\, PhD\, DSc. (HC) \nChancellor Emeritus \nQueens Gold Medal\, Canada \nKapitsa Gold Medal\, Russia \nAcademician \nMedal of Excellence\, USN \nHonorary Diplomate/Dist.\, AAWRE \nDistinguished Scholar & Director\, UC \nDistinguished Member\, ASCE \nDistinguished Alumnus\, LU \nEminence Member\, AAEES \n\nV. Theis Award\, AIH\n\nLife Member\, ASCE \nPH\, PH-GW\, CGWP\, BCES \n\nASCE\, F. AWRA\, F. ASTM\n\nPMP Chairman\, World Federation of Scientists \n CEO\, Chairman of LEA Environmental\, Inc. \nAbout The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake \nThe 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 exhibits on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages\, emphasizing hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNature Center Admission: Donation \n(There is a $10.00 County Park Entrance Fee per vehicle) \n  \nDOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/food-4-thought-speakers-series/
CATEGORIES:Food 4 Thought
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SUMMARY:Nature Themed Arts & Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Come by the Nature Center and make some nature-themed crafts! \nOpen to all ages. \nAdmission: $2 per person
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/kids-arts-crafts/
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-16/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
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CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-18/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-20/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-19/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-21/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-22/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-27/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-30/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-34/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250726T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-10/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250802T195500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250802T205500
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-13/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-14/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-15/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250823T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
CREATED:20240515T183830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T230055Z
UID:245544-1755977400-1755981000@www.clnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-4/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250830T192000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250830T202000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
CREATED:20240523T204800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T231136Z
UID:245580-1756581600-1756585200@www.clnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-5/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250905T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251025T235900
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
CREATED:20250831T194101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T194301Z
UID:247068-1757030400-1761436740@www.clnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fridays & Saturdays in October: "Going Batty" at the Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Click here to see all “Going Batty” dates and learn more! \nA Living Exhibit: Every Friday & Saturday Evening throughout September.\n\nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \n \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNative Plant Garden Open 24/7 \nAdmission: Donation
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-at-the-nature-center/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250912T190500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250912T200500
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
CREATED:20250828T203101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T232939Z
UID:246982-1757703900-1757707500@www.clnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during warmer months when our migratory bats occupy the bat houses at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program \n\n \nAbout The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake \nThe 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 exhibits on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages\, emphasizing hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. \nThe mission of the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is to encourage public understanding\, enjoyment\, and protection of Cachuma Lake\, the Upper Santa Ynez River\, and the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs completely on donations and grants. \n \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNative Plant Garden Hours: Always open \nAdmission: Donation \n 
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-43/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250913T190500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250913T200500
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
CREATED:20250828T203143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T232933Z
UID:246984-1757790300-1757793900@www.clnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during warmer months when our migratory bats occupy the bat houses at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program \n\n \nAbout The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake \nThe 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 exhibits on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages\, emphasizing hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. \nThe mission of the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is to encourage public understanding\, enjoyment\, and protection of Cachuma Lake\, the Upper Santa Ynez River\, and the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs completely on donations and grants. \n \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNative Plant Garden Hours: Always open \nAdmission: Donation \n 
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-44/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
CREATED:20250815T175746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T193429Z
UID:246969-1757858400-1757865600@www.clnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:“Food for Thought” Speakers Series: Santa Barbara’s Diverse Water System\, Past & Present
DESCRIPTION:When: Sunday\, September 14th\nPresentation at 2PM\nMeet & greet reception with light refreshments to follow.\nWhere: The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake\n Admission: Donation (includes Lecture and Admission to the Nature Center)\nReservations are not needed. (There is a $10 per vehicle County Park Entrance Fee)\n\nCome learn about the long history of water conservation in Santa Barbara as well as the city’s diverse water sources like Lake Cachuma\, Gibraltar/Mission Tunnel\, groundwater\, desalination\, and more. \n \nJasmine Showers will highlight the long history of water conservation in Santa Barbara as well as the City’s diverse water portfolio. The City of Santa Barbara has invested in developing water sources and manages one of the most diverse water portfolios in California. City water sources include Lake Cachuma\, Gibraltar/Mission Tunnel\, groundwater\, State Water Project\, desalination\, and recycled water. The city also has a robust history of water conservation and relies on continued water conservation from customers to effectively manage the water supplies to meet demand. This presentation will provide an overview of each of the City’s water supply sources. \n  \n \nAbout Jasmine Showers \nWater Resources Analyst\, City of Santa Barbara\, Public Works \nJasmine Showers is a Water Resources Analyst for the City of Santa Barbara. She has worked as part of the City’s Water Supply and Services Team for seven years and is passionate about water supply management. Jasmine graduated from UCSB’s Bren School of Environmental Science and Management with a master’s degree specialization in Water Resources Management. At the City of Santa Barbara\, Jasmine works on water supply planning\, monthly water production reporting and monitors monthly water consumption. \n \nAbout The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake \nThe 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 exhibits on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages\, emphasizing hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. \nThe mission of the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is to encourage public understanding\, enjoyment\, and protection of Cachuma Lake\, the Upper Santa Ynez River\, and the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs completely on donations and grants. \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNative Plant Garden Open 24/7 \nAdmission: Donation
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/food-for-thought-speakers-series-santa-barbaras-diverse-water-system-past-present/
LOCATION:Neal Taylor Nature Center\, 2265 CA-154\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250919T185500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250919T195500
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
CREATED:20250828T203241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T232924Z
UID:246986-1758308100-1758311700@www.clnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during warmer months when our migratory bats occupy the bat houses at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program \n\n \nAbout The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake \nThe 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 exhibits on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages\, emphasizing hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. \nThe mission of the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is to encourage public understanding\, enjoyment\, and protection of Cachuma Lake\, the Upper Santa Ynez River\, and the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs completely on donations and grants. \n \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNative Plant Garden Hours: Always open \nAdmission: Donation \n 
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-45/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T185500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250920T195500
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
CREATED:20250828T203340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T232915Z
UID:246988-1758394500-1758398100@www.clnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during warmer months when our migratory bats occupy the bat houses at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program \n\n \nAbout The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake \nThe 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 exhibits on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages\, emphasizing hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. \nThe mission of the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is to encourage public understanding\, enjoyment\, and protection of Cachuma Lake\, the Upper Santa Ynez River\, and the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs completely on donations and grants. \n \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNative Plant Garden Hours: Always open \nAdmission: Donation \n 
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-46/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250926T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250926T194500
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
CREATED:20250828T203417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T232909Z
UID:246990-1758912300-1758915900@www.clnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during warmer months when our migratory bats occupy the bat houses at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program \n\n \nAbout The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake \nThe 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 exhibits on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages\, emphasizing hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. \nThe mission of the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is to encourage public understanding\, enjoyment\, and protection of Cachuma Lake\, the Upper Santa Ynez River\, and the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs completely on donations and grants. \n \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNative Plant Garden Hours: Always open \nAdmission: Donation \n 
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-47/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
CREATED:20250911T232117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T180349Z
UID:247346-1758967200-1758974400@www.clnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Santa Barbara Creek Week: Cachuma Lake Interactive Watershed Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Cachuma Lake Interactive Watershed Exploration\nJoin 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.  \nWhen: Saturday\, September 27th\, 10am – 12pm \nEngaging activities for children will be provided at the Nature Center\, including a special creek week scavenger hunt\, exhibits and activities at the Nature Center\, from 10:00 am – 4pm.  \nCreek Week Activities at the Nature Center\nCreek week scavenger hunts and new watershed-focused exhibits will be available at the Nature Center Thursday – Sunday of Creek Week. Learn more about our watershed and how to conserve water with a take-home “Become a Local Water Hero” activity & coloring pamphlet! \nWhen: Thurs.\, Sept. 25th – Sat.\, Sept. 27th 10am-4pm; & Sun.\, Sept. 28th 10am-2pm \n– \nCounty park admission is $10/vehicle.  \nAdmission to Neal Taylor Nature Center is donation based.  \nThe Neal Taylor Nature Center is a 501c3non-profit organization. \nContact for more info: Info@clnaturecenter.org or clnaturalist@countyofsb.org \n \nCreek Week is an annual celebration of our creeks\, watersheds\, and the ocean\, with many organizations hosting events to help build awareness and stewardship of the natural treasures of Santa Barbara\, Goleta\, and Carpinteria. \nLearn more and see all creek week events at sbcreekweek.com
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/santa-barbara-creek-week-cachuma-lake-interactive-watershed-exploration/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T194500
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
CREATED:20250828T203453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T232833Z
UID:246992-1758998700-1759002300@www.clnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during warmer months when our migratory bats occupy the bat houses at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program \n\n \nAbout The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake \nThe 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 exhibits on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages\, emphasizing hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. \nThe mission of the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is to encourage public understanding\, enjoyment\, and protection of Cachuma Lake\, the Upper Santa Ynez River\, and the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs completely on donations and grants. \n \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNative Plant Garden Hours: Always open \nAdmission: Donation \n 
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-48/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251003T183500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251003T193500
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
CREATED:20250921T204207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T232816Z
UID:247390-1759516500-1759520100@www.clnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during warmer months when our migratory bats occupy the bat houses at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program \n\n \nAbout The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake \nThe 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 exhibits on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages\, emphasizing hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. \nThe mission of the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is to encourage public understanding\, enjoyment\, and protection of Cachuma Lake\, the Upper Santa Ynez River\, and the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs completely on donations and grants. \n \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNative Plant Garden Hours: Always open \nAdmission: Donation
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-49/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T162853
CREATED:20240904T183217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T181006Z
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SUMMARY:Creepy Creatures
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, October 4th\, 11am-1pm \nWhere: This event will take place on the lawn in front of the Neal Taylor Nature Center. \nDescription: \nFall 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 mask. Sip Witches Brew. Enchanting music too! \nA terrific event for kids and adults is being offered at Neal Taylor Nature Center. On the lawn at the Nature Center\, Alice Abela and her collection of spiders\, snakes and other reptiles will offer an exciting view into a fascinating world of small creatures\, and representatives from the Nature Center will teach you all you would like to know about many animals closely associated with Halloween as well as lead fun games including a special Creepy Creatures Scavenger Hunt!  \nSB County Park Naturalists will also be taking part in the event and will have a table on skulls and bones! Educators from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will highlight a fun assortment of taxidermy that include bats\, snakes\, toads and more! Representatives from the SB Wildlife Care Network will lead fun fall themed games and tips on how to best decorate for Halloween.  \nEducators from the Santa Barbara Zoo will also be will highlight an interactive Trivia Wheel\, bio facts and more!  Other activities will entertain youngsters and parents alike. Arts and crafts activities will be a hit where making your own mask will be one of the focused activities. There will also be a enchanting music\, scavenger hunts\, witches brew\, and exploring the Nature Center\, and more! \n \nGoing Batty at the Nature Center– Saturday October 4th\, 6:35 pm \nGoing Batty consists of a talk and observation of local bats. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. Meet in front of the Nature Center. \nCreepy Creatures Presenting Partners: \nAlice Abela\, Amigas Arts & Crafts\, MC Spooky\, \n \nFor additional information contact the Nature Center at 805-693-0691 \nAdmission: Donation \nReservations are not needed.  \n(There is a $10 per vehicle County Park Entrance Fee) \n \nAbout The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake \nThe 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 exhibits on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages\, emphasizing hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. \nThe mission of the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is to encourage public understanding\, enjoyment\, and protection of Cachuma Lake\, the Upper Santa Ynez River\, and the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs completely on donations and grants. \n \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNative Plant Garden Hours: Always open \nAdmission: Donation \n 
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/creepy-creatures-2025/
LOCATION:Neal Taylor Nature Center\, 2265 CA-154\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nFriday & Saturday evenings at dusk Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend \nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* \n\n  \n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. We have two bat boxes where bats live at the nature center. These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit\, although they typically only come out about 30 minutes after sunset\, and are mostly active here during the warmer months. \nThis is a living exhibit! Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises. \nKeep a 10-15ft distance from bat boxes at all times. \nIncludes a Docent led talk and Q&A. \nAfter learning about the local bats\, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. \nAdmission:  Donation \n\n\nClick here for more information about this program
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/going-batty-50/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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