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…
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:…
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…
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…
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.
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.
Details: Join author and native plant guide Lanny Kaufer on Sunday, October 23 at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for a free herb walk. This 60-minute walking tour will enhance your visit to the Garden as you learn about some of the plants featured in Kaufer’s book, Medicinal Herbs of California. During the walks our guests…
Details: Garden members will have an opportunity to meet Executive Director, Steve Windhager, Ph.D., 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…
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