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The sun is shining on the Pritzlaff Conservation Center. The mountains in the back are sprinkled with lush greenery and the rock remaining is a pinkish hue. It's golden hour, the island plants cast soft shadows across the Island View Lawn. There are blue and orange lounge chairs on the patio. The bushes are blooming with white pink and sage colored flowers.
January 24, 2024
Member Exclusive: Behind the Scenes at the Pritzlaff Conservation Center | Cancelled

Details: Garden members will have an opportunity to meet Executive Director, Steve Windhager, and gain behind-the-scenes access to the Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center. This tour will include interactions with scientists at work in the center’s labs, and a peek at our extensive herbarium collection. Please take advantage of this exclusive insight into our conservation efforts…

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The sun is shining on the Pritzlaff Conservation Center. The mountains in the back are sprinkled with lush greenery and the rock remaining is a pinkish hue. It's golden hour, the island plants cast soft shadows across the Island View Lawn. There are blue and orange lounge chairs on the patio. The bushes are blooming with white pink and sage colored flowers.
January 24, 2024
Member Exclusive: Behind the Scenes at the Pritzlaff Conservation Center with Garden Executive Director

Details: Garden members will have an opportunity to meet Executive Director, Steve Windhager, and gain behind-the-scenes access to the Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center. This tour will include interactions with scientists at work in the center’s labs, and a peek at our extensive herbarium collection. Please take advantage of this exclusive insight into our conservation efforts…

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The sun is shining on the Pritzlaff Conservation Center. The mountains in the back are sprinkled with lush greenery and the rock remaining is a pinkish hue. It's golden hour, the island plants cast soft shadows across the Island View Lawn. There are blue and orange lounge chairs on the patio. The bushes are blooming with white pink and sage colored flowers.
January 24, 2024
Member Exclusive: Behind the Scenes at the Pritzlaff Conservation Center with Garden Executive Director

Details: Garden members will have an opportunity to meet Executive Director, Steve Windhager, and gain behind-the-scenes access to the Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center. This tour will include interactions with scientists at work in the center’s labs and a peek at our extensive herbarium collection. Please take advantage of this exclusive insight into our conservation efforts…

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Santa Cruz Island Dudleya_Heather Schneider
January 10, 2024
Environmental Speaker Series

Details: Hear from the Garden’s Senior Rare Plant Conservation Scientist, Heather Schneider, Ph.D., at an exciting event at the Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park! Discover the fascinating world of rare plants and their conservation efforts at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. We live in a botanical wonderland. California is home to more…

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Colorful scarves with floral patterns hanging outdoors display.
December 28, 2023
Linda Vorobik Art Show

Details: Meet botanist and illustrator Linda Vorobik at the Garden! Linda will show several framed original botanical watercolors and bookmarks, cards, and prints. In addition she will show a selection of her one-of-a-kind hand-painted silk scarves and wall hangings. About Linda: Linda Ann Vorobik, botanist, editor, and illustrator of numerous botanical publications, cherishes all three…

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Green and brown foliage with long, slender leaves.
December 22, 2023
Pathfinders: Fun with Fiber |Sold Out

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…

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Children gathered around dirt, examining something on ground.
December 22, 2023
Pathfinders: Super Seeds | Cancelled

** This experience was cancelled due to weather. To view our upcoming Pathfinder Programs, visit this link.** This program is all about seeds! 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…

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Young person looking at native plant in container
December 22, 2023
Pathfinders: Cutting Clones

Ready, set, grow — with this free (with admission) opportunity for kids ages 8 to 13! In this Pathfinders opportunity, participants will create clones from plants doing vegetative cuttings. They’ll discover the special structures plants have for regrowth and how these can be used to create entirely new plants! Participants take home their very own…

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