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Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake

What's Happening at the Nature Center
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Weekly Events

 

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Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Discover the beauty of nature and the rich cultural history through informative and fun exhibits featuring the Chumash Native Americans, as well as the diverse animal and plant life of the region. Masks are required inside the Nature Center. Meet in front of the Nature Center for entry. 

Admission: Donation

 

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Weekend Book Sale

Every Saturday through October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come find a special book or treasure and help to support the Nature Center!

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Going Batty at The Nature Center – This is a living exhibit!

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Every Saturday eve at dusk through October. 

Meet in front of the Nature Center. 

This is a living exhibit!  Learn about the local bats and watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. 

Led by a Nature Center volunteer. 

Admission:  Donation

 

Neal Taylor Nature Center’s Native Garden: 

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Learn about the plants and critters that make the garden their home. by taking a stroll in the Nature Center's Native Garden. All native plants are labeled and have a QR code so you can learn more in-depth information about each of the plants and their Chumash uses.

 Admission: Donation (Donation slot–garage side door inside breeze way)

 

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Programs

For information on what is being offered during your visit, please check https://www.countyofsb.org/parks/cachumaevents.sbc or call the Park Naturalist office at (805) 688-4515.

Darkerleaf Guided Nature Walk*
 
 
DarkerleafJunior Rangers* - ages 3+
 
 
Darkerleaf Wildlife Cruises: April - September*
 
 
Darkerleaf Eagle Cruises: October - March*
   
 
*Sponsored by Cachuma Lake Recreation Area.   For more information please call 805-688-4515 or visit Cachuma Lake Recreation Area link at the right.
 
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Acorn Woodpecker

Acorn Woodpeckers are a common bird at Cachuma Lake and an unusual bird in its breeding behavior. This family of birds share the chores of raising a family, a rare behavior in the bird world called communal breeding.,  Birding Information  - just click on the link below.

Camp Host Positions Available!!!

At the Nature Center Fall thru Spring 2023 - Apply NOW!

 

Fridays: Wildlife Cruise
Saturdays: Guided Nature Walk & Jr. Rangers
Sundays: Wildlife Cruise
To learn more, call the Nature Center at
805-693-0691
or send an email to:
info@clnaturecenter.org
To donate to the Nature Center, use this button!

Links We Like

  • Birding in Santa Barbara County
  • Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
  • Cachuma Reservoir Level - Real Time Data
  • Children and Nature Network
  • Fish and Wildlife
  • Richard Louv books
  • Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit
  • Santa Barbara Audubon Society
  • Take Me Fishing
  • The Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Neal Taylor Nature Center ~ 2265 Highway 154 ~ Santa Barbara, CA 93105 ~ 805-693-0691 ~ info@clnaturecenter.org

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