In this program, Pathfinders will utilize plant fibers to weave yucca cordage to take home. They’ll discover why plant fibers are so resilient and why it is so valuable in our everyday lives. What does it mean to be a Backcountry Pathfinder? A Pathfinder is an explorer, someone who respects nature and inspires others through…
Details: May is Bird Month at the Garden! Visit the Santa Barbara Audubon Society’s table for invaluable bird-watching tips and insights on cultivating a native plant garden to attract birds. Engage with experts passionate about avian conservation and learn how to create a bird-friendly habitat in your own backyard. Tabling dates and times: May 5…
Details: Come camping with us!  Bring your family and friends and join our Director of Education Scot Pipkin at El Capitan Canyon State Beach campground. Birds are having a moment right now. Whether you believe they’re real or not, our feathered friends are central figures in myth and imagination. In this talk, we will share…
About: Come camping with us! Â Bring your family and friends and join our Director of Horticulture Keith Nevison at El Capitan Canyon State Beach campground. Keith will be leading a free fireside talk about something near and dear to his heart – native plants and their role in supporting healthy food web. Come learn how…
Details: Members, you’re invited! Join us during Member’s Hour for coffee, pastries, and an exclusive tour with Alejandro Lemus, Horticultural Educator. Join Alejandro for a morning of plant talk and to learn more about the Garden’s horticulture programming for residential gardeners and professional landscapers. Meet us in the Arbor Terrace and enjoy coffee, pastries, and…
Details: Join the Sempervirens Fund for their series “Under the Redwoods” and a special talk from the Garden’s Tucker lichenologist and curator of the lichenarium, Dr. Rikke Reese Naesborg. Rikke will discuss how redwoods support rich communities of epiphytes growing high in their crowns, including a diversity of lichens, bryophytes, and vascular plants. Explore epiphyte…
Details: Take flight as we celebrate birds in this family fun fest! We’ll have a morning full of activities to connect with our woodland birds. Check out binoculars and go on a bird safari, create a mask of your favorite feathered friend, and support these wonderful creatures by making a native seed bird feeder. Plus,…
Details: ‘Arriving Home’ Exhibition Preview with Justina Freel Join us in the Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery for an exclusive “Meet the Artist” event with multidisciplinary environmental artist Justina Freel, on the eve of her latest exhibition, “Arriving Home.” This special evening offers a unique opportunity to experience a sneak peek of the show before its…
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