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Acorn with hole surrounded by dry leaves and twigs.
January 13, 2025
A Mighty Oak Morning

Details: Even the smallest acorn can make a giant impact! Enjoy a morning filled with family activities to honor these mighty trees that fill our neighborhoods and support life. Engage in stories, crafts and plantings to stop and appreciate these amazing plants.   This event is free with admission and takes place in the Backcountry next to…

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Child in yellow shirt planting a native spout in black container
January 2, 2025
Community Planting Event

Details: Help us beautify the Garden during community planting event. This activity is free with admission and all materials are provided. Meet by the Backcountry Ranger’s Station. This opportunity takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or while supplies last. Participants must pay Garden admission to attend. Make a reservation today! Thank you to…

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Bright red berries clustered on green leafy branches.
December 27, 2024
Member Exclusive: Coffee and Conservation | Sold Out

Details: We invite Garden members to join us for an exclusive insight into the work of our Conservation and Research team! We’ll enjoy coffee and morning bites at the Blaksley Library, followed by a brief presentation about each featured project by our team members.  We’ll then open up the floor for a science-fair style walk…

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Long view of a meadow filled with purple flowers, tress and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Pritzlaff Conservation Center
December 27, 2024
Member Exclusive: Behind The Scenes Tour of the Pritzlaff Conservation Center with Garden Executive Director | Sold Out

Details: Garden members will have an opportunity to meet Executive Director, Steve Windhager, Ph.D., and gain behind-the-scenes access to the Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center. This tour will include interactions with scientists at work in the center’s labs, and a peek at our extensive herbarium collection. Please take advantage of this exclusive insight into our conservation…

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Cluster of bright yellow berries with green leaves.
December 3, 2024
Winter Wonders of the Garden (Webinar)

Details: Join us for a free webinar exploring the seasonality and beauty of gardening with native plants in the winter time. Join Alejandro Lemus, Horticultural Educator, and Kevin Spracher, Interpretation and Exhibitions Curator, for a fun-filled and informative presentation on gardening with native plants, the beauty they add to the garden, and silly plant puns…

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Bright red berries clustered on green leafy branches.
November 20, 2024
Member’s Coffee and Pastries featuring Lori Robinson | Sold Out

Details: We invite Garden Members to join us for complimentary coffee and pastries with Lori Robinson, as we learn about keystone species, including what a keystone species is, and why they are essential in maintaining the biodiversity of California flora and fauna. Please meet us at the Arbor Terrace, where you will enjoy some morning…

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