Tributes & Memorials

A beautiful way to honor loved ones in both times of loss and celebration

Reach out to us at info@clnaturecenter.org or 805-593-0691 to arrange.

Throughout the Native Garden fountains, benches, and trees are available to bear the names of those that families and friends would like to hold in memory or tribute.

We appreciate the generosity of our memorial and tribute donors and those that they honor.

Such gifts sustain the Nature Center’s operations so that we may continue to be a place of discovery and learning for visitors of all ages!

Contribution Levels

Commemorative Fountain

  •  $15,000 or more contribution
  • Loved ones help select the placement of a new fountain with personalized plaque in the Native Garden.
  • Donation includes the cost of the fountain, personalized plaque, and ongoing maintenance of both.
  • QR Code tag option offered to provide visitors with information about honored loved one and their relationship to the Nature Center.

Commemorative Bench

  • $10,000 or more contribution
  • Bench with personalized plaque placed in the Native Garden.
  • Donation includes the cost of the bench, personalized plaque and ongoing maintenance of both.
  • QR Code tag option offered to provide visitors with information about honored
    loved one and their relationship to the Nature Center.

Tree Dedication

  • $5,000 contribution
  • Loved ones choose from available trees in the Native Garden.
  • Donation includes: the cost of personalized plaque, ongoing maintenance and replacement.
  • QR Code tag option offered to provide visitors with information about honored loved one and their relationship to the Nature Center.

Memorial Donors

In Loving Memory of…

We give special thanks to the families and individuals who have contributed to the memorial project. These are the names of the loved ones who are remembered at the Nature Center:

Dick Cofiel

Connie Howerton

George Hughes

“Peanut” Pam LoGuercio

Helen Logan

Don Love

Mike & Tess Marlow

Tomasita Tommie Miller

Norma Marie Ricci

Annie Ruano

Daryl Rutherford

Donn A. Taylor

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The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving and educating people about the Santa Ynez River Valley's rich history and ecology.

Ways to support our mission:

  • Donate: Make a tax-deductible donation online, in person or by mail.
  • Become a Member: Enjoy exclusive benefits while supporting our work.
  • Volunteer: Make a difference as a residential camp host or visiting volunteer.

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