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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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A brightly yellow colored painting of a native plant with green leaves and a long yellow flower.
July 17, 2024
In Bloom: Embracing Resilience in California’s Native Flora 

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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Vibrant sunset with orange clouds over silhouetted trees.
July 10, 2024
Member Exclusive: The Garden After Hours | Sold Out

Details: The Garden is staying open late – just for you! Bring your own food and have a family picnic to close out the week by watching the sunset from the Island View Lawn at the Pritzlaff Conservation Center. Or, take a stroll among the redwoods in our Redwood Grove. Or, watch the colors of…

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Gray squirrel perched on tree branch with bushy tail.
June 13, 2024
Pathfinders: Marvelous Woodland Mammals

Details: In this program, Pathfinders will discover how to uncover the secrets and hidden stories of our marvelous woodland mammals. As we explore the Garden, Pathfinders will learn tricks to learn more about their homes, habits and traits as we search for tracks and animal signs.  Pricing: This event is free with admission. Learn more about…

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Silver Lining desert lavender (Condea emoryi ‘Silver Lining’)
June 6, 2024
Members Exclusive: Cultivars and Croissants

Details: We invite Garden Members to join us for complimentary coffee and pastries with Emily Brawley, our Human Resources Coordinator. Please meet us at the Blaksley Library, where you will enjoy some morning bites and beverages with other Garden members.  Emily will be teaching us all about cultivars, including what a cultivar is, cultivars of…

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