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Hands planting grass between rocks with gardening knife nearby.
September 23, 2024
Member Exclusive: Pastries and Planting Season

Details: With planting season just around the corner, join Alejandro Lemus to enjoy the seasonal wonders of the Garden as we transition into the fall season, and pick up a horticultural tip or two along the way. From the red leaves on our grape vine to the emergence of acorns on the oak trees, join…

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Hummingbird feeding from vibrant pink flower in sunlight.
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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Amethyst Bluff purple sage (Salvia leucophylla ‘Amethyst Bluff’)
August 23, 2024
Member Exclusive: Pastries & Propagation | Sold Out

Details: We invite Garden Members to join us for complimentary coffee and pastries as we learn about native plant propagation here at the Garden. This talk will be led by our Propagator, Nel Nolan, our Rare Plant Technician, Manuel Hernandez, and our Horticultural Educator, Alejandro Lemus.  Nel, Manuel, and Alejandro will teach us what propagation…

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Hand holding glass of beer with frothy head.
August 23, 2024
Membership Month: Trivia Night at Night Lizard Brewing Company

Details: Put your native plant knowledge to the test!  You’re invited to trivia night at Night Lizard Brewing Company, where you’ll be able to compete with fellow Garden enthusiasts to win a variety of Garden themed prizes! Invite your friends and show them what the Garden is all about, as this special night is open…

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A vintage, plant specimen pressing displaying an Coulter's Matilija Poppy.
August 22, 2024
WeDigBio 2024 – Community Science Event

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!)…

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Three cartoon animals inspecting sandcastle with puzzled expressions.
August 9, 2024
Backcountry Bilingual Story Walk in Celebration of Latino Conservation Week

Details: Enjoy a bilingual story walk through the Garden’s Backcountry in celebration of Latino Conservation Week. In partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library, the Garden will be sharing the story “It Is (Not) Perfect” by Anna Kang. Two fuzzy creatures are happily putting the finishing touches on their sandcastle when each of them thinks…

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A large group of smiling people holding their native plant landscaper certifications.
August 5, 2024
CA Native Plant Landscaper Certification Program Open House in Celebration of Latino Conservation Week | Cancelled

Details: ¿Está interesado en aprender cómo las plantas nativas pueden llevar su negocio al siguiente nivel? A medida que se implementan restricciones de riego, estamos viendo una transición de los céspedes convencionales a los paisajes de plantas nativas.  Estamos comprometidos a asegurarnos de que la información y el conocimiento sobre el mantenimiento de plantas nativas…

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Amethyst Bluff purple sage (Salvia leucophylla ‘Amethyst Bluff’)
August 2, 2024
Native Plant Bike Tour in Celebration of Latino Conservation Week

Details: Join Boom Boom Bike Room and the Garden’s lead gardener, Abraham Lizama, on a native plant bike tour through downtown Santa Barbara. This tour is in celebration of Latino Conservation Week. All riders and all bikes are welcome. This is a very calm, gradual ride, completely paved, accessible, and friendly for all abilities. Bike…

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