Details: Please join noted local arborist and restorationist Dave Muffly for a wide-ranging discussion about climate change and native oaks, including best management practices for oaks at home. Dave has been growing oaks for 33 years, and began his tree journey managing one of the most successful restoration projects in California at Stanford University, where…
Details: Join local composer Cody Westheimer as he gives an informal talk on his commission for the Santa Barbara Symphony. “Wisdom of the Water, Earth, Sky” premieres November 19th and 20th at the Granada. Cody will discuss how his connection with nature shaped the work. And how his collaboration with his friends Ernestine and Marianne…
Details: Thousands of people worldwide are working together this October in an annual event to digitize biodiversity collections. This event is known as WeDigBio, which stands for Worldwide Engagement for Digitizing Biocollections. WeDigBio is a virtual science festival, global data campaign, and local outreach opportunity. All around the globe, community scientists (people just like you!)…
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,…
Climate Change and Drought Extremes: Critical Perspective From Ancient Trees in California How is extreme drought in California connected to climate change and human activities? What can we learn about past and future climate using tree rings from old growth forests in California? In this presentation, Daniel Griffin, Ph.D., and dendrochronologist from the University of…
The evening – and the lecture series – is comprised of three presentations from Garden staff. First Presentation Insect biodiversity is important to maintain for the health of our environments, so please join to learn about what they do for us, and how you can help. Kylie Etter, the Garden’s conservation technician, is passionate about…
California’s Native Plants – Creating Habitat for Butterflies, Bees and Birds 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…
We are pleased to present the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s 2022 Summer Lecture Series! Our team of scientists will present information and research about the twin threats of biodiversity loss and climate disruption as a result of human activities, how we are coming to understand them, and what we can do to mitigate them. Please join us through-out…
Learn all about native plants and explore the Garden. Sign up for our newsletter.
Donate