About: Celebrate the Garden’s centennial year with free admission every Sunday in October! Bring your family and friends to explore 78 acres of California native plants, discover something new, and reconnect with the Garden. With special activities and experiences throughout the month, there’s always a reason to come back. Reservations are required. Oct. 2–10: Art…
Details: Join us for a fun and very special workout in partnership with BOND Fitness! Choose from two start times and get ready for a 45-minute workout that takes you through the Garden’s beautiful trail system. Along the way, BOND Fitness will mix movement with opportunities to connect with nature and discover what makes this…
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!) will be transferring data from…
Details: In celebration of Membership Month, Garden members receive FREE admission to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History & Sea Center from September 8 through October 10 as part of a special reciprocal agreement. Museum Members will enjoy complimentary admission to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden during this time. Reservations to the Museum of…
Details: Join us for tricks, treats, and festive cheer as we celebrate the magic of Halloween and the season. Enjoy holiday-inspired crafts, festivities, and nature-inspired trinkets while you trick-or-treat and get a sneak peek of our new whimsical Garden Casitas playhouse before it officially opens! Pricing: Although the Garden is dog-friendly, only service animals are permitted at this Garden event.
Details: How can the plants around your home affect wildfire risk? Join Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s first fire scientist, Kristina Fauss, Ph.D., for an engaging look at the science behind wildfire-resilient landscapes. Learn how plant flammability, defensible space and home hardening work together, and discover practical steps you can take to help protect your home…
Details: (Please note this class time has changed from 10 a.m. to noon to 1 to 3 p.m. Please feel free to email registrations@sbbotanicgarden.org if you have any questions.) Join David R. White, Ph.D. for an immersive hands-on exploration of the hidden biodiversity beneath our feet. This workshop introduces participants to the fascinating world of…
Why is the Fall Planting Season Important? Fall is the perfect time to introduce California-native plants into your home garden! The shorter days, cooler weather, and winter rains help roots grow deeper, ensuring your plants are better established before the hot, dry summer months begin. On Saturday, Nov. 7, we’re hosting our annual native plant…
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