In this exhibition, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden invites you to discover the hidden beauty of seeds through the perspectives of artists and scientists. Presented alongside the 12th annual Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Conservation Symposium, the show explores the intricate forms of seeds and their vital role in conservation. This exhibit features micrographs of seeds from…
Details: Children are invited to join us in some holiday cheer by creating holiday decor inspired by nature! Create wall-hangings and pinecone ornaments as we get into the holiday spirit. This activity will be hosted in the Backcountry and is free with admission for children ages 12 and younger. This opportunity is free with admission.…
Details: Do you ever find yourself looking at birds out the window? Are you fascinated by watching insects hop from plant to plant? This virtual lecture is for you! Join us for a presentation by the Garden’s Director of Education and Engagement, Scot Pipkin who will talk about the importance of California’s native plants for…
Details: Join us for an evening with photographer and author Chuck Graham to celebrate the release of his new book, Paddling into a Natural Balance. During this presentation Chuck will share images and stories of kayaking and conservation at the Channel Islands National Park. After the presentation Chuck will be available to sign copies of…
Details: Join the Garden for a lecture in celebration of Latino Conservation Week. Hosted by Luciana Luna-Mendoza, Ph.D., the Director of Ecology at the Grupo de EcologÃa y Conservación de Islas (GECI) in Ensenada, Mexico. In front of the Baja California Peninsula, Guadalupe Island and its islets share many plant species with the Channel Islands,…
Details: Join birding expert Rebecca Coulter as she leads a group walk through the Garden for a morning of watching and listening for a variety of birds. During this walk you may see several types of bird species that migrate to our region for the winter. Our birders may see several types of sparrows, including…
About: Estate planning is about leaving the legacy you want for whomever — or whatever — is important to you. Designing a legacy consistent with your goals and values is a personal, often complex process. But it’s well worth the effort. During this workshop, you’ll learn tools to help you navigate the important elements of…
In this exhibition, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden collaborates with Slingshot | Alpha Art Studio to explore the beauty found in California’s dry-season landscape. On view in the Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery, this exhibition focuses our attention on some of the captivating adaptations that form the foundation of our resilient ecosystem. Several artists from Slingshot |…
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