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1. Great Blue Heron, 2. Acorn Woodpecker, 3. Mourning Dove, 4. Osprey, 5. Anna’s Hummingbird, 6. California Quail, 7. Bald Eagle, 8. Mallard, 9. Western Grebe, 10. Scrub Jay, 11. Red-Winged Blackbird, 12. Turkey Vulture

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Tales of a Naturalist: Remembering Neal Taylor’s Legacy

Tales of a Naturalist: Remembering Neal Taylor’s Legacy

Oct 12, 2024

Neal Taylor (1932-2011), founder of the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake, was more than just a passionate naturalist—he was a storyteller, author, educator, master fisherman, and a local legend. His deep knowledge of flyfishing and the Santa Ynez Valley’s...

How to Make Origami Bat Bookmarks

How to Make Origami Bat Bookmarks

Oct 4, 2024

Here's a kid-favorite bat bookmark origami activity that we sometimes do here at the Nature Center. As far as origami goes, this bat is easy to make and fun for all ages. This craft is also great for any occasion, but is especially popular as we get closer to...

Lake Fire Update

Lake Fire Update

Aug 5, 2024

by Colin Eldridge On July 5th, 2024, a wildfire broke out near Zaca Lake in the mountains of Santa Ynez. The wildfire nearly tripled in size over the course of just a few days, quickly becoming the largest wildfire in California of the year until the Park Fire broke...

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