Details: We invite Garden Members to join us for complimentary coffee and pastries with our Living Collections Curator, Christina Varnava. Please meet us at the Arbor Terrace, where you will enjoy some morning bites and beverages with other Garden members before going on a walk to view our newest display featuring several Dudleya species. You…
As Pathfinders explore various forms of horticulture, the act of growing plants, they’ll become familiar with the basics of plant reproduction while developing their skills. In this program, Pathfinders will receive firsthand experience germinating an oak acorn. They’ll explore how oaks are keystone species and support an abundance of organisms before planting an acorn to care…
Details: In this program, Pathfinders will spread their wings and soar as we discover how to get in tune with our feathered friends. From binoculars to bird language basics, Pathfinders will learn new tricks to better observe and understand our woodland birds. What does it mean to be a Backcountry Pathfinder? A Pathfinder is an…
This program is all about seeds – and free once you’re registered! From seeds that fly to ones that dig themselves in the ground, Pathfinders will investigate the amazing adaptations and structures seeds have to survive. Each participant will conclude the day by choosing a native wildflower seed to plant and take home. Space is…
Details: This program is all about play! Pathfinders will experience how nature offers a bounty of resources for creativity and fun as they utilize natural materials from the Garden to develop games of their own design. We’ll discover how, in nature, with a little imagination and some ingenuity, the possibilities for fun are limitless! What…
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…
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