Details: In this program, Pathfinders will bring nature to their doorstep as we dive into how to create a mini garden in a pot.  Discover the joy of nurturing life as we delve into the art of planting, cultivating, and caring for your very own potted plants. What does it mean to be a Backcountry Pathfinder?…
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…
Details: Give thanks to pollinators as we discover how to make an ideal garden for them. We’ll explore basic skills for building habitats and investigate which flowers pollinators like best. What does it mean to be a Backcountry Pathfinder? A Pathfinder is an explorer, someone who respects nature and inspires others through example and leadership.…
Details: In this program, Pathfinders will embark on a bug-filled adventure as we explore the world of insects. Using investigation methods used by real scientists, we’ll discover how insects and native plants are connected and why they’re vital to healthy ecosystems.  What does it mean to be a Backcountry Pathfinder? A Pathfinder is an explorer,…
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…
Details: Join us as we celebrate the special relationship between butterflies and Milkweed! Be inspired by these fluttering marvels as we create butterfly crafts and enjoy a delightful story about Monarchs and Milkweed. Create your own magic by lending a hand to these amazing creatures by potting your own Milkweed plant to take home. The…
Details: Join the Garden’s herbarium technician and CNPS Channel Islands board member, Annie Ayers, for a presentation on the power of botanical museums. After an introduction to herbaria, Ayers will showcase the resources available on the state botanical natural history collection website- known as the Consortium of California Herbaria (CCH2). This meeting is open to…
Details: An evening with Obi Kaufmann and Louesa Roebuck Santa Barbara Botanic Garden invites you to an evening with authors and great friends, Obi Kaufmann and Louesa Roebuck, live and in person, as they introduce you to their work in a conversation regarding ecological philosophy and what native plant patterns, diversity and distribution offer to…
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