Sep 20 Saturday
Become part of the solution to ocean pollution!
Join us for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 20th. Take action to help protect the beaches, creeks, and parks that make Santa Barbara County such a wonderful place to live.
Get outside, enjoy nature, and give back to the places you love.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome at any of our 2025 cleanup sites. Pre-registration isn’t required, but is encouraged! Everyone who pre-registers will be automatically entered into our prize drawing.
Each site will have a captain on hand to provide necessary instructions and supplies. You can bring your own gloves, buckets, and other reusable cleanup supplies to reduce waste and help lessen the plastic footprint of the event.
New this year! We’re adding extra fun with a Trashure Hunt at select sites. While picking up litter, keep an eye out for a hidden mini treasure chest- find it and you’ll win a prize! It’s our way of saying thank you for volunteering while adding a little adventure to your day. Don’t forget to snap a photo or video of your win and share it to inspire others.
If you can’t make the cleanup on the 20th, we encourage you to clean up any time during the month of September and your cleanup data will count toward the Coastal Cleanup Day totals.
Coastal Cleanup Day is brought to you by Explore Ecology and our partner the County of Santa Barbara Resource Recovery and Waste Management, with support from the cities of Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Solvang. The statewide event is organized by the California Coastal Commission and the international effort is led by the Ocean Conservancy.
Let’s make this the biggest Coastal Cleanup Day yet. We hope to see you at your favorite beach, creek, or park on September 20th!
Oct 04 Saturday
Fall under the spell of owls, bats, & spiders. See slithering snakes and lizards. Touch real skulls & bones that will rattle your bones. Gather around for spooky storytime. Make a mask. Sip Witches Brew. Enchanting music too! This event will take place on the lawn in front of the Neal Taylor Nature Center.
For additional information contact the Nature Center at 805-693-0691Admission: DonationReservations are not needed.(There is a $10 per vehicle County Park Entrance Fee)
The Neal Taylor Nature Center (NTNC) is located within Cachuma Recreational Area in a picturesque old ranch house. Developed and operated by a corps of committed volunteers, it offers exhibits on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages, emphasizing hands-on exhibits for children of all ages.
The mission of the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is to encourage public understanding, enjoyment, and protection of Cachuma Lake, the Upper Santa Ynez River, and the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs completely on donations and grants.
Nature Center & Gift Store HoursThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Native Plant Garden Open 24/7Admission: Donation
