Category: Conservation & Research

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November 4, 2024
12th Annual Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Conservation Symposium | Join Us Live

Seeds of Change: Conservation Through Diversity Presented by the Nakashima-Rennie Family Join us for our 12th Annual Conservation Symposium presented by the Nakashima-Rennie family, where our community and scientists come together to celebrate the incredible world of seeds and their vital role in restoring habitats and conserving rare species. This year’s theme, “Seeds of Change:…

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August 26, 2024
Native Plants for Winged Wildlife

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…

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A long view of an island and the ocean. Spotted with small native plants.
August 22, 2024
Collaboration Across Borders: Recovery of the Vegetation of Guadalupe Island and its Shared History with the Channel Islands

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 Ecología 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,…

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June 21, 2024
Tiny Talks & Tours Series Part Three with Matt Guilliams, Tucker Systematist and curator of the Clifton Smith Herbarium | Sold Out

Details: You’ll get an inside look at our work collecting and curating specimens for our Herbarium, specifically in regards to Channel Islands flora and the small, yet very mighty, lichens! You will also get a glimpse into our future projects which not only aim to deepen our understanding of California’s biodiversity, but also to make…

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A view of the Channel Islands with the blue ocean and blue skies.
June 5, 2024
Precious Gems Along Our Coastline: Conservation Stories on California’s Channel Islands with Denise Knapp, Ph.D.

Details: The California Channel Islands are world-renowned for their scenic beauty and rich natural resources, including a large proportion of plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth. Denise, the Garden’s director of conservation and research, will share the natural history and conservation of these gems of the central coast. She’ll tell the story of…

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April 24, 2024
UCSB Arts & Lectures Earth, Air, Fire, Water series – Cristina Mittermeier

Details: National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her life to safeguarding the world’s oceans and inspiring millions to do the same. With a degree in biochemical engineering in marine sciences and training in fine art photography, she founded the International League of Conservation Photographers to drive conservation efforts through storytelling. She co-founded SeaLegacy, a…

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