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Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake

What's Happening at the Nature Center
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Weekly and special events are POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! 
Check out our latest Newsletter
 
 

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Weekly Events

 

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Wednesday-Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Monday & Tuesday - closed
 
 

DarkerleafCachuma Lake Recreation Area Programs

 
For more information on the programs below please visit the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area at www.sbparks.org or contact the Cachuma Park Naturalist at: 805-688-4515 or rbishop@co.santa-barbara.ca.us 
 
 
Darkerleaf Guided Nature Walk*
Every Saturday 10:00-11:30AM
Meet at the Nature Center
 
 
DarkerleafJunior Rangers* - ages 3+
Every Saturday 12:30-1:30PM
Meet at the Nature Center
 
 
Darkerleaf Wildlife Cruises: April - September*
   Reservations recommended
Friday 3:00-5:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM-12:00PM
     and 3:00-5:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM-12:00PM
 
 
Darkerleaf Eagle Cruises: October - March*
   Reservations recommended 
Fridays 2:00-4:00PM
Saturdays 10:00AM-12:00PM
      and 2:00-4:00PM    
Sunday 10:00AM-12:00PM
 
*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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The Western Bluebird

The Western Bluebird is a common sight at Cachuma Lake, which provides the perfect woodland habitat. The Western Bluebird forages for insects, mistletoe, and juniper berries. Find more information and beautiful photos at the Shriner's website,  Birding Information  - just click on the link below.

Camp Host Positions Available!!!

At the Nature Center for May thru October 2021 - 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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