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September 7, 2022
Autumn Tea Demonstration

Details: Garden visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe a Tea Ceremony specially created for Autumn.  A Demonstration is a formal, curated presentation for visitors about the art of Chanoyu. Sensei carefully selects the utensils to reflect the theme of the day.  There is commentary and questions are welcome…

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Wooden fence entwined with lush green grapevine leaves.
September 7, 2022
Tea Ceremony Practice – Okeiko

Details: Garden visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe while Sensei teaches her students the art of Chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony. September dates and times: September 13 September 23 This practice takes place continually from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration: This demonstration is free to all Garden visitors. Pre-registration…

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Green leaves with small dark berries on branch.
September 1, 2022
Garden Tour: Fragrant Plants in the Garden

Are you ready for a ‘scratch & sniff’ tour? Come explore the olfactory hues in the Garden, and learn about some of the species of California native plants within the Mint Family and more! About Kathy Castaneda As Manager of the Volunteer Programs here at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for the past 9 years, I…

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Red tubular flowers on green stems in sunny garden.
September 1, 2022
Garden Tour: Fragrant Plants in the Garden

Are you ready for a ‘scratch & sniff’ tour? Come explore the olfactory hues in the Garden, and learn about some of the species of California native plants within the Mint Family and more! About Kathy Castaneda As Manager of the Volunteer Programs here at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for the past 9 years, I…

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August 24, 2022
Weekend Ranger Experiences: September 10 – October 2

Come meet our Backcountry Rangers as they lead several engaging weekend experiences ranging from nature crafts to outdoor adventure skills. First access will be for our Garden members at 9:30 a.m. but will extend to the general public after 10:00 a.m. Experiences, dates and times: Adventure Knots! (recommended for ages 7+) Saturday, September 10th (Shifts:…

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Orange lily with dark spots and pink stamens hanging.
August 23, 2022
Docent Tour: Become an expert on native plants using iNaturalist

Details: In this 1-hour tour, we will learn to use iNaturalist, a fabulous tool for identifying plants, insects, birds, and all things natural. Bring your smartphone (with a built-in camera).  If you can, please upload iNaturalist from your “app” store…it is free.  Once we have loaded the app, we will learn how to use it…

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Green leafy plant growing on rocky surface in sunlight.
August 23, 2022
Docent Tour: Special Plants of the Channel Islands

Details: Take a tour of the Channel Islands and their unique and rare plant life.  We have relicts left over from the last ice age, clonal groves, special adapted species, and more.  It’s our backyard Galapagos! About Rick Zelazny: Hi, Garden visitors!  I’m Rick, one of your docents at the Botanic Garden, focused on sharing…

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August 16, 2022
Free Docent Tour: Evolution on Display

Details: Join volunteer Elaine Gibson for a walking tour through the Garden. This tour will focus on native plants and drought. Please meet under the Oak tree near the Welcome Kiosk. Pricing and registration: This tour is free with the price of admission. Space is limited so please make sure to reserve your spot today.

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