Details: New members are invited on this docent-led tour of some of the Garden’s habitats, trails, and plants of interest. 2026 Home Garden Tour Chair Lori Robinson will guide attendees and answer questions. Take advantage of this member-exclusive opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the Garden and understand how your membership supports our mission. Please…
Details: Join us for a special botanical art sale featuring renowned scientific illustrator Linda Ann Vorobik, PhD. Throughout the day, Linda will offer live demonstration sessions, sharing insights into her process and the intersection of art and botany. This year, she will generously donate 25% of all sales to support the garden. Pricing This event…
Details: Join professor and author Dr. Matt Ritter for an engaging evening celebrating California’s native trees. In his new book, California Trees: A Field Guide to the Native Species, Ritter profiles 95 remarkable trees, revealing the beauty, diversity, and stories behind the plants that shape California’s landscapes. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, in partnership with the Channel…
Details: 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. This opportunity is great for children aged 8-13. Learn more about Backcountry Pathfinders here. Pricing: Free with admission to the Garden. Parents/guardians…
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s transformation project at Elings Park has removed thirsty, invasive weeds and replaced them with California-native plants in a one-acre site on the Park’s south bluffs. With plants in the ground, we’re watching and gathering data related to the abundance, diversity, and composition of plant and animal life using this area to…
The Garden is hosting a yearlong series of free native plant meetups at Elings Park, offering creative, educational, and family-friendly experiences each month. Participants can enjoy activities ranging from plein air painting and meditative walks to birding, gardening, storytelling, and even biking and skating. You’ll also learn about our native plant restoration project at the…
Welch-Ryce-Haider invites Seniors to be our special guests and enjoy Santa Barbara Botanic Garden free of admission.
Details In 2026, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden will celebrate 100 years of conserving California’s native plants. Join us for hands-on crafts and activities honoring our history and looking ahead to the next century of native plant science and advocacy. The first 100 participants will receive a free native plant to take home! Price This event…
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