Category: Youth & Family

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January 10, 2023
Morning Bird Walk

Join birding expert Rebecca Coulter as she leads a group walk through the Garden for a morning of watching and listening for a variety of birds. During this walk you may see several types of bird species that migrate to our region for the Winter. Our birders may see several types of sparrows, including the…

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January 9, 2023
Morning Bird Walk – January 2023

Join Scot Pipkin, the Garden’s Director of education and engagement, who will lead a group walk through the Garden for a morning of watching and listening for a variety of birds. During this walk you may see several types of bird species that migrate to our region for the winter. Our birders may see several…

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December 28, 2022
Morning Bird Walk – March 2023 | SOLD OUT

Join birding expert Rebecca Coulter as she leads a group walk through the Garden for a morning of watching and listening for a variety of birds. During this walk you may see several types of bird species that migrate to our region for the Winter. Our birders may see several types of sparrows, including the…

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December 28, 2022
Morning Bird Walk – February 2023 | SOLD OUT

Join birding expert Rebecca Coulter as she leads a group walk through the Garden for a morning of watching and listening for a variety of birds. During this walk you may see several types of bird species that migrate to our region for the Winter. Our birders may see several types of sparrows, including the…

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December 9, 2022
Morning Bird Walk – January 2023| CANCELLED

NOTE: Due to heavy rain in the Santa Barbara area, our January 10 bird walk has been cancelled. We will be adding a date to our calendar in January for interested visitors. We hope everyone stays safe out there! Join birding expert Rebecca Coulter as she leads a group walk through the Garden for a…

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December 7, 2022
Stretch & Sketch for Families

Details: Bring the family to the Garden to enjoy an afternoon in the Backcountry with relaxing meditation and stimulating drawing. Lisa Trivell will lead a session of light stretching and guided relaxation that leads into drawing with watercolor crayons. Let the Garden’s landscapes and California native plants inspire your creativity! Participants of all levels are welcome – no prior…

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December 2, 2022
Nature Arts and Crafts Weekend – December 17 & 18

Details: Join us for a weekend of free winter-inspired arts and crafts activities using natural materials found around the Garden.  Come each day for a different art or craft activity hosted by our Backcountry rangers. Mud Painting: Saturday, December 17th Come exercise your creativity using nature’s free art supplies! We invite you to join us in…

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November 17, 2022
The Beer Garden: A curated tasting trail through California’s native plants | SOLD OUT

Details: As the Garden’s main fundraising event of the year, the Beer Garden supports core programs in environmental education, conservation and research, and native plant horticulture. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Mission Canyon, 400 ticket holders are invited to explore the Garden’s 5.5 miles of walking trails while enjoying one-of-a-kind beers uniquely paired with…

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