Name: Save the date: 30th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby
Start: 2027-04-17T06:00:00-07:00
End: 2027-04-18T12:00:00-07:00

May 2025
Nature Themed Arts & Crafts

May 24, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

May 24, 2025 @ 7:55 pm - 8:55 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

May 30, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

May 31, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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* […]
June 2025
Going Batty

June 6, 2025 @ 8:05 pm - 9:05 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

June 7, 2025 @ 8:05 pm - 9:05 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

June 13, 2025 @ 8:05 pm - 9:05 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

June 14, 2025 @ 12:00 am - 9:05 pm

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* […]
July 2025
Going Batty

July 3, 2025 @ 8:20 pm - 9:20 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

July 4, 2025 @ 8:20 pm - 9:20 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

July 5, 2025 @ 8:20 pm - 9:20 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

July 10, 2025 @ 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

July 11, 2025 @ 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

July 12, 2025 @ 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

July 17, 2025 @ 8:05 pm - 9:05 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

July 18, 2025 @ 8:05 pm - 9:05 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

July 19, 2025 @ 8:05 pm - 9:05 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

July 24, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

July 25, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

July 26, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

July 31, 2025 @ 7:55 pm

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* […]
August 2025
Going Batty

August 1, 2025 @ 7:55 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

August 2, 2025 @ 7:55 pm - 8:55 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

August 7, 2025 @ 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

August 8, 2025 @ 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

August 9, 2025 @ 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

August 14, 2025 @ 7:40 pm - 8:40 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

August 15, 2025 @ 7:40 pm - 8:30 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

August 16, 2025 @ 7:40 pm - 8:40 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

August 21, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

August 22, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

August 23, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

August 28, 2025 @ 7:20 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

August 29, 2025 @ 7:20 pm - 8:20 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

August 30, 2025 @ 7:20 pm - 8:20 pm

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* […]
September 2025
Fridays & Saturdays in October: “Going Batty” at the Nature Center

September 5, 2025 @ 12:00 am - October 25, 2025 @ 11:59 pm

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 […]
Going Batty

September 5, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Going Batty

September 6, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Going Batty

September 12, 2025 @ 7:05 pm - 8:05 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Going Batty

September 13, 2025 @ 7:05 pm - 8:05 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
“Food for Thought” Speakers Series: Santa Barbara’s Diverse Water System, Past & Present

September 14, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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 […]
Going Batty

September 19, 2025 @ 6:55 pm - 7:55 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Going Batty

September 20, 2025 @ 6:55 pm - 7:55 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Going Batty

September 26, 2025 @ 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Santa Barbara Creek Week: Cachuma Lake Interactive Watershed Exploration

September 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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 […]
Going Batty

September 27, 2025 @ 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
October 2025
Going Batty

October 3, 2025 @ 6:35 pm - 7:35 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Creepy Creatures

October 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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, […]
Going Batty

October 4, 2025 @ 6:35 pm - 7:35 pm

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* […]
Going Batty

October 10, 2025 @ 6:25 pm - 7:25 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Going Batty

October 11, 2025 @ 6:25 pm - 7:25 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Going Batty

October 17, 2025 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Going Batty

October 18, 2025 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Going Batty

October 31, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
November 2025
Going Batty

November 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Food for Thought Speakers Series: Solvang’s Rich History of Danish Baking

November 16, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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 […]
Books & Treasures Sale

November 28, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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 […]
Story Time at the Nature Center

November 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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 […]
January 2026
Project Feederwatch: Weekly Birdwatching at the Nature Center

January 1 - April 10

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 […]
April 2026
29th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby

April 18 @ 6:00 am - April 19 @ 12:00 pm

Lake Cachuma Lake Cachuma, Santa Barbara, CA

WWW.TROUTDERBY.ORG The 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, […]
May 2026
Going Batty

May 22 @ 7:55 am - August 22 @ 12:00 am

A Living Exhibit! Fridays and Saturdays: Memorial Day Weekend, then 6/18/2026 – 9/5/2026 ADMISSION: Donation *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset* Meet at the front […]
Going Batty

May 23 @ 7:55 pm

A Living Exhibit! ADMISSION: Donation *Program time may vary depending on the time of sunset* Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center. Going Batty consists of a docent-led […]
June 2026
Going Batty

June 19 @ 8:10 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Going Batty

June 20 @ 8:10 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Going Batty

June 27 @ 8:10 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
Going Batty

June 28 @ 8:10 pm

A Living Exhibit! 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 […]
April 2027
Save the date: 30th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby

April 17, 2027 @ 6:00 am - April 18, 2027 @ 12:00 pm

WWW.TROUTDERBY.ORG The 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, […]

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