Posts in Upcoming Programs/Events
May 27th | Sip, Science, Art! - Sharks
May 27th | Sip, Science, Art! - Sharks

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH, 2026 / 5:00 PM– 6:30 PM
At Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. 45 Industrial Way Buellton, CA 93427

JAWS - friend or foe? Learn the truth about sharks, and their beauty and importance in healthy ecosystems. Richard Salas specializes in underwater photography. His mission is to take the viewer through a marine biosphere where humanity’s impact is an undeniable force.

Sip, Science, Art! Grab some Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. apps & brews, and enjoy a 60min lecture presented by a local scientist, artist, or nature expert. Q&A to follow!

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzArtist Talk, meet-and-greet, photography, Sip Science Art, Lecture, Richard Salas, Sharks, Underwater Photography
June 10th | Slow Art Walkthrough & Picnic Lunch
June 10th | Slow Art Walkthrough & Picnic Lunch

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH, 2026 / 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)

A slow art walkthrough is a quiet, meditative experience designed to stretch and challenge the 8-second average viewing time for museum artwork. This guided experience will invite viewers into the benefits of mindfulness, curiosity-based observation, and the intersection of art and nature. The Museum will be closed to the public throughout the duration of the tour, and attendees will receive a staff introduction, optional fill-in art mindfulness guide, and a provided picnic lunch at Hans Christian Andersen Park (customizable lunch order).

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzGallery Tour, Slow Art, Meditation, Yoga, Guided Tour, Lunch, Mindfulness
July 13th | Kids Summer Art Workshop - CalNAM Tour & Nature Journaling
July 13th | Kids Summer Art Workshop - CalNAM Tour & Nature Journaling

MONDAY, JULY 13TH, 2026 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

At the California Nature Art Museum

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a kids summer art workshop on Monday, July 13th 2026 from 1:00PM- 2:00PM to meet Lulu the troll, wonder at unique art exhibitions, and practice the art of nature journaling. Students will be provided with a CalNAM sticker, small nature journaling notebook, graphite pencils, colored pencils, crayons, and markers.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzKid Craft, Kids, Workshop, Art Class, College for Kids, Allan Hancock College, Summer Camp, Guided Tour, Gallery Tour, Nature Journal
July 14th | Kids Summer Art Workshop - Origami Animals
July 14th | Kids Summer Art Workshop - Origami Animals

TUESDAY, JULY 14TH, 2026 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

At the California Nature Art Museum

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a kids summer art workshop on Tuesday, July 14th 2026 from 1:00PM- 2:00PM to create a parade of origami animals. Students will be provided with a CalNAM sticker, origami paper, colored pencils, and three instruction sheets for animal origami.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzKid Craft, Kids, Workshop, Art Class, College for Kids, Allan Hancock College, Summer Camp, Origami
July 15th | Kids Summer Art Workshop - Recycled Forests
July 15th | Kids Summer Art Workshop - Recycled Forests

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH, 2026 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

At the California Nature Art Museum

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a kids summer art workshop on Wednesday, July 15th 2026 from 1:00PM- 2:00PM to create a creative and colorful recycled forest. Students will be provided with a CalNAM sticker, toilet paper tubes, heavy cardstock paper, cardboard trays, crayons, colored pencils, markers, and glue.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzKid Craft, Kids, Workshop, Art Class, College for Kids, Allan Hancock College, Summer Camp, Recycled Materials
July 16th | Kids Summer Art Workshop - Watercolor Scenes
July 16th | Kids Summer Art Workshop - Watercolor Scenes

THURSDAY, JULY 16TH, 2026 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

At the California Nature Art Museum

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a kids summer art workshop on Thursday, July 16th 2026 from 1:00PM- 2:00PM to create watercolor scenes of local landscapes. Students will be provided with a CalNAM sticker, watercolor journals, watercolor paint sets, paintbrushes, colored pencils, and markers.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzKid Craft, Kids, Workshop, Art Class, College for Kids, Allan Hancock College, Summer Camp, Watercolor, Landscape Painting
July 17th | Kids Summer Art Workshop - Air Dry Clay Animals
July 17th | Kids Summer Art Workshop - Air Dry Clay Animals

FRIDAY, JULY 17TH, 2026 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

At the California Nature Art Museum

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a kids summer art workshop on Friday, July 17th 2026 from 1:00PM- 2:00PM to sculpt a small collection of air dry clay animals. Students will be provided with a CalNAM sticker, colored air dry clay, and trays to bring home their collection.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzKid Craft, Kids, Workshop, Art Class, College for Kids, Allan Hancock College, Summer Camp, Watercolor, Air Dry Clay, Sculpting
August 9th | Free Admission: End-of-Summer Family Day
August 9th | Free Admission: End-of-Summer Family Day

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 2026 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

At the California Nature Art Museum

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a free-admission, end-of-summer Family Day on Sunday, August 9th 2026, from 10AM – 2PM. This annual event invites visitors to bring the whole family and enjoy free admission to the Museum, and participate in a variety of free art-and-nature inspired activities.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzSummer Family Day, Family, Free Admission, Santa Barbara Hives, Mahnis Reptiles, SYV Humane Society, Face Painting, Kids
October 2nd - 4th | Santa Cruz Island, 2-Night Stay at UC Field Station
October 2nd - 4th | Santa Cruz Island, 2-Night Stay at UC Field Station

FRI. OCTOBER 2ND - SUN. OCTOBER 4TH 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