SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
At the California Nature Art Museum
Join the California Nature Art Museum for a live animals and animal artifacts pop-up on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the 2nd-Floor Valley Oak Gallery.
This pop-up program will include a live animal demonstration with a western box turtle from Turtle and Tortoise Rescue of Arroyo Grande, and bighorn sheep artifacts from the Wild Sheep Foundation.
Read MoreWEDNESDAY, 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!
Read MoreJuly 26, 2026 - January 18, 2027
Members-Only Artist Reception: July 26 2026, 2PM-4PM
Second-Floor Valley Oak Gallery
The California Nature Art Museum is pleased to announce its 2026 summer exhibition, Untamed Desert: Captured by Paulette Donnellon, on view from July 26th, 2026 - January 18th, 2027.
Vast, rugged, and full of life, Untamed Desert is a photographic tribute to the extraordinary beauty of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Through her lens, Donnellon reveals the hidden stories of the animals that roam these arid landscapes. From the powerful, sure-footed climb of a desert bighorn sheep along rugged ridgelines to the alert, wide-eyed stance of a burrowing owl guarding its sandy doorway, each image reflects Paulette’s deep reverence for Anza-Borrego. This exhibition is more than a visual journey; it’s a celebration of the park’s wild spirit and a reminder that even in the harshest environments, beauty endures.
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