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…
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…
Details The adventure continues in the Garden’s Backcountry! Starting Saturday, October 25, explore three brand-new Backcountry Casitas, imaginative, sustainable playhouses designed to inspire curiosity, creativity,…
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…
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…
Details: Step into the Garden after hours and see nature in a new light — moonlight. During this special evening adventure, families can discover what…
Details: Get ready for a spook-tacular night at the Garden. Join us for tricks, treats, and autumn cheer as we celebrate the magic of the…
What does it mean to be a Backcountry Pathfinder? A Pathfinder is an explorer, someone who respects nature and inspires others through example and leadership.…
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