Category: Arts & Culture

Potted plants on metal shelf inside sunny greenhouse.
September 29, 2022
Nursery Chats – Fall Planting Tips

Details: Stop by our California native plant nursery to learn quick tips and tricks for fall planting. Each Sunday in November, Retail and Nursery Manager, Matt Straka, will discuss subjects to ensure your fall planting success. Topics will include how to prep your garden for planting, what defines an “established” plant, soil and mulch techniques,…

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Potted green plants on metal shelf in sunlight.
September 29, 2022
Nursery Chats – Fall Planting Tips

Details: Stop by our California native plant nursery to learn quick tips and tricks for fall planting. Each Sunday in November, Retail and Nursery Manager, Matt Straka, will discuss subjects to ensure your fall planting success. Topics will include how to prep your garden for planting, what defines an “established” plant, soil and mulch techniques,…

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Sage plant with silvery leaves in sunny garden.
September 29, 2022
Nursery Chats – Fall Planting Tips

Details: Stop by our California native plant nursery to learn quick tips and tricks for fall planting. Each Sunday in November, Retail and Nursery Manager, Matt Straka, will discuss subjects to ensure your fall planting success. Topics will include how to prep your garden for planting, what defines an “established” plant, soil and mulch techniques,…

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Colorful wildflowers and green foliage on rocky ground.
September 29, 2022
Thirteen Moons: A Book of Hours

Details: Connie Jenkins’ exhibit at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery will feature photorealist paintings of native flowers Jenkins created to record the passing seasons. The show “Thirteen Moons: A Book of Hours” runs from October 14 through November 29. A reception with the artist will be held on October 20th from…

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Lush garden with colorful wildflowers and distant mountains.
September 22, 2022
Stretch & Sketch with Lisa Trivell

Details: Combining relaxing meditation and stimulating painting, Lisa will lead a session of light stretching and guided relaxation that leads to watercolor paintings inspired by the Garden’s landscapes. Participants of all levels are welcome – no prior experience in stretching or painting is necessary! Participants will need to bring to this class the following items:…

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Purple lupine flower with bee in sunny field.
September 12, 2022
Bringing Nature Home to California

Details: For 30 years Kay Charter has fought to reverse the tragic decline of migrating birds. In this multi-media presentation, Kay offers ways that Californians, as householders and local community members, can create a more livable world for our avian friends. Guests who attend this event will receive a “Saving Birds Thru Habitat” tote bag,…

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Coastal landscape with turquoise water, rocky cliffs, lush trees.
September 2, 2022
Viewpoint: Artwork by Garden Staff

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is pleased to present the first exhibition of artwork created by Garden Staff, on view in our Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery through October 10, 2022. Viewpoint is a display of the innate artistic gifts many of our staff possess and pursue on their own time, and presents their varied and inspired…

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Man showing children something in his hand outdoors.
August 24, 2022
Weekend Ranger Experiences: September 10 – October 2

Come meet our Backcountry Rangers as they lead several engaging weekend experiences ranging from nature crafts to outdoor adventure skills. First access will be for our Garden members at 9:30 a.m. but will extend to the general public after 10:00 a.m. Experiences, dates and times: Adventure Knots! (recommended for ages 7+) Saturday, September 10th (Shifts:…

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