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SUMMARY:Food for Thought Speakers Series: Solvang’s Rich History of Danish Baking
DESCRIPTION:with Bent Olsen\, Owner of Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery \nADMISSION: DONATION \n\nWhen: 2PM on Sunday\, November 16th\nWhere: The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake\nMeet & greet reception with light refreshments to follow.\n\n \nDescription \nGuest speaker Bent Olsen will speak on Danish Bakeries in Solvang\, California. Learn how six Danish bakeries have been able to thrive in Solvang\, a small village of just 6\,000 residents with a unique history. Peer into the rich culture and passed down techniques of Danish baking. Get a taste for yourself and sample the Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery signature pastry. Fresh brewed coffee will be provided\, courtesy of El Rancho Marketplace. The presentation will finish with a Q&A. \n \nAbout Bent Olsen \nBent Olsen was born and raised in his family’s bakery on the Danish island of Aero (Ærø)\, where his grandfather and father ran the establishment founded in 1890 in Aeroskobing (Ærøskøbing). After completing his apprenticeship with his father and grandfather\, and furthering his education in baking and confectionary arts in Sweden\, he immigrated to the United States in 1965. Captivated by the opportunities in Solvang\, California\, he stayed and worked at a bakery there until 1970\, when he purchased what is now Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery. Over the past 55 years\, Bent has built the bakery into an award-winning institution and a renowned destination for both residents and tourists alike. Now\, with his son Christian and grandchildren actively involved in the business\, Bent continues to train the next generation\, ensuring that his family’s baking legacy will endure in the heart of Solvang. \n \nAbout Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery \nOlsen’s Danish Village Bakery and coffee shop specialized in a large variety of delicious pastries\, breads\, cookies and cakes\, winner of the blue ribbon for best breads\, acclaimed by sunset magazine one of the best bakeries of the west coast. The bakery serves the authentic Danish almond custard Kringle as seen on Food Network’s “Kid In a candy Store” and the Scandinavian wedding cake “kransekage”. See for yourself why Olsen’s is one of the Santa Ynez Valley’s favorite bakeries! \nWebsite: olsensdanishvillagebakery.com \nPhone: (805) 688-6314 \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. \n \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNature Center Admission: Donations Appreciated \n(There is a $10.00 County Park Entrance Fee per vehicle)
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/food-for-thought-speakers-series-solvangs-rich-history-of-danish-baking/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Books & Treasures Sale
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nAll proceeds support the Neal Taylor Nature Center\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. \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. \n \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNature Center Admission: Donations Appreciated \n(There is a $10.00 County Park Entrance Fee per vehicle) \n 
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/books-treasures-sale/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Gather ’round for story time at the nature center! A fun activity for kids. \nADMISSION: Donation \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. \n \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNature Center Admission: Donations Appreciated \n(There is a $10.00 County Park Entrance Fee per vehicle)
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/story-time-at-the-nature-center/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Project Feederwatch: Weekly Birdwatching at the Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Come experience native bird species up close at the Neal Taylor Nature Center! Nature Center volunteer Chris Farro will provide live commentary with species identification and fun facts. Visit us in person during our FeederWatch Bird Identification sessions: \nThursdays and Fridays from 10am – 12pm through mid April 2026.  \nWe would LOVE to show you our native birds and answer any questions! Happy birding! \n\nSpecies observations at the Nature Center are sent to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology as part of Project FeederWatch\, a winter-long citizen survey of birds that visit feeders in backyards\, nature centers\, community areas\, and other locales in North America. \nBirdwatching Live Stream – paused until further notice \nDue to some logistical hurdles\, we’ll need to temporarily pause our online birdwatching live stream. Your support means the world to us and thank you for bearing with us! \nWant to learn more about our local native birds? Watch our past live streams at: ​​facebook.com/NTNatureCenter/reels \n\n\n\n  \nBirdwatching Spotlight: Interview with Project FeederWatch Volunteer Chris Farro \n —   \n \nProject FeederWatch is a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at backyards\, nature centers\, community areas\, and other locales in North America. As part of this program – volunteers at the Neal Taylor Nature Center periodically document the birds they see at the Center’s feeders from November through early April and send their counts to Project FeederWatch at the Cornell Lab. These sightings are also written on the chalkboard in Nature Center’s bird exhibit. The Cornell Lab is part of Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca\, NY. FeederWatch data helps scientists track broad-scale movements of winter bird populations and long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance. \nLearn more at feederwatch.org   \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. The 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. \n \n Address 2265 Hwy 154 Santa Barbara\, CA 93105 \nNature Center & Gift Store Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nNature Center Admission: Donations Appreciated \n(There is a $10.00 County Park Entrance Fee per vehicle)  
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/live-feederwatch-bird-identification/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:29th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby
DESCRIPTION:WWW.TROUTDERBY.ORG \nThe Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby is an annual event that has been taking place at Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara\, CA since the mid 90s. Every year\, hundreds of people venture out for weekend of fun\, fishing\, and festivities. \nThe event hosts a variety of activities. People of all ages are welcome to participate. Ages 4 and up can participate in the fish weighing contest\, and earn cash and fishing gear prizes.  There are also several raffles\, with prizes that include fishing gear\, gift baskets\, local restaurant gift certificates\, lake cruises\, and more. \nOther activities include arts & crafts\, workshops\, bait-making stations\, live music at HOOK’d bar & grill\, boat rentals\, an on-site disc golf course\, and several biking and hiking trails surrounding Cachuma Lake. \nThis event is a fundraiser for The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to encourage public understanding\, enjoyment\, and protection of Cachuma Lake\, the Upper Santa Ynez River\, and the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed. \n \nCamping is available at Cachuma Lake Recreation Area during the event\, and is booked separately through the Santa Barbara County website. Reservations fill up quick\, so make sure you plan far in advance! \nThis is a family-friendly event\, and all are welcome! We look forward to welcoming you to the Fish Derby! \nThis event is a fundraiser for the Neal Taylor Nature Center\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. \nLearn more at https://www.troutderby.org/ \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 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.clnaturecenter.org/event/28th-annual-neal-taylor-nature-center-fish-derby/
LOCATION:Lake Cachuma\, Lake Cachuma\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93105
CATEGORIES:Fishing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T075500
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\nFridays and Saturdays: Memorial Day Weekend\, then 6/18/2026 – 9/5/2026 \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. \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-12/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260523T195500
DTSTAMP:20260425T043112
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\n\nADMISSION: Donation \n*Program time may vary depending on the time of sunset* \n\n\nMeet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. \nGoing Batty consists of a docent-led talk and observation of our 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. \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-11/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260619T201000
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SUMMARY:Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:A Living Exhibit!\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. \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-24/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260620T201000
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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 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-23/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T201000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T201000
DTSTAMP:20260425T043112
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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 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-8/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260628T201000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260628T201000
DTSTAMP:20260425T043112
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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 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-7/
CATEGORIES:Going Batty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270417T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T043112
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SUMMARY:Save the date: 30th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby
DESCRIPTION:WWW.TROUTDERBY.ORG \nThe Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby is an annual event that has been taking place at Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara\, CA since the mid 90s. Every year\, hundreds of people venture out for weekend of fun\, fishing\, and festivities. \nThe event hosts a variety of activities. People of all ages are welcome to participate. Ages 4 and up can participate in the fish weighing contest\, and earn cash and fishing gear prizes.  There are also several raffles\, with prizes that include fishing gear\, gift baskets\, local restaurant gift certificates\, lake cruises\, and more. \nOther activities include arts & crafts\, workshops\, bait-making stations\, live music at HOOK’d bar & grill\, boat rentals\, an on-site disc golf course\, and several biking and hiking trails surrounding Cachuma Lake. \nThis event is a fundraiser for The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to encourage public understanding\, enjoyment\, and protection of Cachuma Lake\, the Upper Santa Ynez River\, and the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed. \n \nCamping is available at Cachuma Lake Recreation Area during the event\, and is booked separately through the Santa Barbara County website. Reservations fill up quick\, so make sure you plan far in advance! \nThis is a family-friendly event\, and all are welcome! We look forward to welcoming you to the Fish Derby! \nThis event is a fundraiser for the Neal Taylor Nature Center\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. \nLearn more at https://www.troutderby.org/ \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/save-the-date-30th-annual-neal-taylor-nature-center-fish-derby/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Fishing
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