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…
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…
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…
** 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…
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…
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 celebration of our annual Conservation Symposium and newly opened gallery exhibit, we’re inviting families to join us in celebrating the little things that make all the difference. Experience guided explorations where you’ll discover the critters that support our soils and ecosystem and take home an insect magnet to honor these important creatures Cost:…
Details: Lifelong mushroom hunter and children’s author Melany Kahn comes to the Garden to inspire participants of all ages to discover the magnificent mushrooms around us. The morning’s activities include a mushroom ID and recipes workshop, a fungi-inspired craft and a read aloud of Melany’s book Mason Goes Mushrooming, a children’s tale that weaves education,…
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