Going Batty consists of weekly docent-led talks and observation of hundreds of native California Myotis bats. The program takes place only during warmer months when migratory California Myotis bats take residence in the nature center’s bat boxes. We typically start offering talks in late April or early May, and end any time between September and November depending on the weather and bat behavior.

Guests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our bat boxes at any time during their visit. The bats typically come out about 30 minutes after sunset and are most active here during the summer.

ADMISSION: Donation

There is a $10 per vehicle county park entry fee except for Annual Day Use permit holders.

*Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*

 Meet in front of the Nature Center for a Docent led talk and Q&A.

After learning about the local bats, we’ll move to the Native Garden to watch as the bats drop out of the bat boxes to feed. 

Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening through September 5th, 2026

Scroll down to Going Batty Program Schedule to see upcoming events.

Link to website: www.clnaturecenter.org

Contact: info@clnaturecenter.org

Please do not disturb the bats with lights or loud noises.

These are wild bats—we never feed or touch the animals.

Keep at least a 10ft distance away from the bat boxes at all times.

Neal Taylor Nature Center, Cachuma Lake, 2265 Hwy 154, Santa Barbara