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…
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…
Details: We invite Garden Members to join us for complimentary coffee and pastries with our nature educator, Sabina Thomas. You’ll have an opportunity to learn about the tectonic history of California, as well as the formation of the Transverse Ranges and how they affected the biological diversity in our area. Sabina will also share about…
Details: Is there life after lawn? We’ll help you break up with your lawn, so you can discover the many benefits of a native plant landscape. A healthy relationship, after all, is built upon a foundation of reciprocity and native plants provide that and more. Join Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for a special webinar presentation…
Details: Garden visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe a Tea Ceremony specially created for summer. A demonstration is a formal, curated presentation for visitors about the art of Chanoyu. Sensei (an instructor) carefully selects the utensils to reflect the theme of the day. There is commentary and questions…
Details: With summer vacation ending, there’s still time to get the most out of your final weeks of break! Reflect on your favorite memories and make some new ones as you create your own Summer Adventure Book! Nestled in the Backcountry, we’ll provide materials and activity recommendations to help you finish summer strong! This event…
Details: Summer is for seeds! From examining seeds up close to making pinecone crafts, enjoy a variety of seed-inspired activities as we celebrate the life-giving power of seeds! This event is free with admission and takes place in the Garden’s Backcountry section. Pricing: This opportunity is free with admission to the Garden. Make a reservation…
Details: We invite Garden Members to join us for complimentary coffee and pastries with our Grounds Manager, Stephanie Ranes, and Island View section gardener, Holly Huff. Please meet us at the Pritzlaff Conservation Center, where you will enjoy some morning bites and beverages with other Garden members before going on a walk to learn all…
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