Programs & events
SEPTEMBER 2ND - NOVEMBER 18TH 2025 | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)
Join the California Nature Art Museum and Yoga Instructor Lori Shirran for a gentle, restorative, and nature-inspired yoga class, recurring on Tuesdays at 9AM throughout September, October, and through NOVEMBER 18TH 2025. Nature heals, and so does yoga! In this nature-inspired yoga class, we unite gentle expressions of yoga postures with calm breathing, while weaving in mindful reflection on the awe and wonder of nature. This is a class suited for beginners and all levels of ability.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2025 / 3:30 PM– 5:00 PM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)
The Magpie Club, organized by Solvang Library, is a group of curious readers of shiny bright things! This Magpie Club meeting will be hosted at CalNAM on Saturday, October 25th at 3:30PM in discussion of books falling under the theme, “relationships with the natural world.” You can choose any book about an unusual friendship or encounter between people and nature, or choose from one of our suggested titles.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2025 | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
At the Hans Christian Andersen Skate Park (633 Chalk Hill Rd Solvang, CA 93463)
Join the California Nature Art Museum and Gyotaku Artist Jason Bero for a gyotaku print-making workshop on Sunday, October 26th 2025 from 1PM-3PM, creating impressions of seaweed, seashells, and other coastal artifacts on rice paper. All participants will take home at least one printed piece, customized based upon their own artifact selections.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2025 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)
Join CalNAM for our 14th Annual Holiday Marketplace on Sunday, November 16th 2025, from 10AM – 4PM. This free admission day invites visitors to enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping featuring talented local artisans and unique gifts that celebrate nature, wildlife, and the outdoors. Plus, browse prints and books by select artists on view in the current exhibitions, and enjoy a free family-friendly craft activity from 10AM-12PM.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 2025 | 12:30 PM–4:30 PM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)
Join the California Nature Art Museum and Block Print Artist Angelina LaPointe of Sidecar Press for a printmaking workshop on Sunday, December 14th, 2025, from 12:30PM-4:30 PM. She will guide you through planning, carving, and hand-printing a linoleum block print card, while sharing tips and tricks from her 15+ years of printmaking experience. Leave with a small batch of holiday cards to add a personal touch to your winter holiday celebrations.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 2026 | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)
Join CalNAM & Artisan Perfumer Susan Farber for an art workshop on Sunday, February 8th 2025 from 1:00PM- 4:00PM, creating unique and nature-based scents inspired by this annual holiday of love. All participants will take home a custom-made fragrance and guide on the procurement process.