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Sip, Science, Art! - Untamed Desert
Sip, Science, Art! - Untamed Desert

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 / 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
At Firestone Walker Brewing Co. - Barrelworks 620 McMurray Rd, Buellton, CA 93427

Learn about the surprising vibrancy that thrives in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the surrounding areas. Paulette Donnellon is an award-winning nature and wildlife photographer. She is known for capturing the hidden beauty of desert ecosystems, from Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to the Salton Sea.

Sip, Science, Art! Enjoy a 60-minute lecture with the opportunity to purchase delicious Firestone Walker apps, entrées, and beverages. Q&A to follow!

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzArtist Talk, meet-and-greet, photography, Sip Science Art, Lecture, Paulette Donnellon, Deserts, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Coastal Cleanup Day at the Santa Ynez River
Coastal Cleanup Day at the Santa Ynez River

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

At the Santa Ynez River with the California Nature Art Museum

Join the California Nature Art Museum for Coastal Cleanup Day at the Santa Ynez River on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Get outside, enjoy nature, and remove harmful debris from this beloved local waterway!

The largest volunteer effort in California, Coastal Cleanup Day is a community-based opportunity to give back to the ocean, beaches, rivers, and creeks. The CalNAM team will be meeting at the bridge on Alisal Road in Solvang (coordinates: 34.5846642, -120.1446122).

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzOcean, California Coastal Commission, Coastal Cleanup Day, Santa Ynez River, Cleanup, Community Service, Community Event, Explore Ecology
Santa Cruz Island, 2-Night Stay at UC Field Station
Santa Cruz Island, 2-Night Stay at UC Field Station

FRI. OCTOBER 2 - SUN. OCTOBER 4, 2026

At the UC Field Station on Santa Cruz Island, with CalNAM

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a two-night trip to Santa Cruz Island on Friday, October 2nd 2026 - Sunday, October 4th 2026. Guests will be staying in the dorms at the UC Field Station, which cannot typically be accessed by the general public.

Throughout this trip, guests may enjoy fully-included, structured activities such as hiking, species identification, nature journaling, swimming, tidepooling, and travel through the use of the on-island vehicles.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzChannel Islands National Park, Weekend Trip, Hike, Nature Journal, Nature Excursion, Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, 4Points Expeditions
Nature Journaling at Manzanita Nursery
Nature Journaling at Manzanita Nursery

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

At Manzanita Nursery with the California Nature Art Museum

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a nature journaling session on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Manzanita Nursery.

This program will include a short introduction to nature journaling, a group warm-up activity, and an invitation to walk and explore the nursery’s abundant plant life, or examine select native plants at the CalNAM artist table. All participants are welcome to enjoy use of CalNAM watercolors, watercolor paper, pencils, and brushes or to bring their own supplies.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzWorkshop, Art Class, Nature Journal, Manzanita Nursery
Holiday Marketplace
Holiday Marketplace

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

At the California Nature Art Museum

The California Nature Art Museum is hosting its annual Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., providing local, unique items for locals and tourists alike to begin their holiday shopping. We hope you will join us as a vendor for this fabulous event.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzCalifornia Nature Art MuseumFamily, Free Admission, Holiday Marketplace, Holidays