Details: Pathfinders will create clones from plants as they do vegetative cuttings. They’ll discover how plants have special structures for regrowth that can be used to create entirely new plants. They’ll wrap up by taking their own cuttings to bring home. What does it mean to be a Backcountry Pathfinder? A Pathfinder is an explorer,…
Discover the intricate connections between birds, native plants, and the health of our local ecosystems at the Garden’s newest gallery exhibit. Drawing from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s landscape transformation work at Elings Park, From the Ground Up reveals how restoring native plants helps bring wildlife back home. Explore how birdwatching, field notes, and scientific observation…
Help us beautify the Garden during community planting event. This activity is free with admission and all materials are provided. Meet behind the Maze. This opportunity takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or while supplies last. Participants must pay Garden admission to attend. Make a reservation today! Thank you to Montecito Bank & Trust for…
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…
Details: In this program, Pathfinders will spread their wings and soar as we discover how to get in tune with our feathered friends. From binoculars to bird language basics, Pathfinders will learn new tricks to better observe and understand our woodland birds. Registration is limited to 12 youths, ages 8-13. Pricing: This event is free…
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: Thousands of people worldwide are working together this October in an annual event to digitize biodiversity collections. This event is known as WeDigBio, which stands for Worldwide Engagement for Digitizing Biocollections. WeDigBio is a virtual science festival, global data campaign, and local outreach opportunity. All around the globe, community scientists (people just like you!)…
Details: Put your native plant knowledge to the test at Trivia Night. Join us at Night Lizard Brewing Company for an evening of friendly competition, hosted by the Garden’s donor relations managers, Melissa Ha-Navarro and Allie Mandel. Compete with fellow Garden enthusiasts for the chance to win a variety of Garden-themed prizes. This special event…
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