Details: A rare chance to explore the Garden after dark. Search for creepy crawlies with black lights (provided), enjoy a night walk through the redwoods, investigate owl pellets, meet two raptors from Eyes in the Sky, and more. Hot cocoa will be served upon arrival. The Garden gets very dark at night, so we recommend…
Details: A day dedicated to stories, books, and fun for preschool-aged kids, presented in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library, begins with a Storytime on the lawn of the Pritzlaff Conservation Center. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets to enjoy the festivities. The Library on Wheels will be parked at the center all day.…
Details: Garden members receive free admission to MOXI: The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation for the entire month of September as part of a special reciprocal agreement. Advance reservations are required along with proof of Garden membership. MOXI members also receive free admission to visit the Garden this month. Admittance is limited to two adults…
Details: 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 species that migrate to our region for the Winter. Our birders may see several types of sparrows, including the White-crowned,…
Sensei and the Teahouse Management Committee welcome Garden visitors to observe a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. This demonstration will act as a live exhibit and celebrate the summer season in anticipation of fall. Tea will not be served at the demonstration. Time Demonstrations will last for 30 minutes and occur at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30…
Sensei and the Teahouse Management Committee welcome Garden visitors to observe a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. This demonstration will act as a live exhibit and celebrates the summer season in anticipation of fall. Tea will not be served at the demonstration. Time Demonstrations will last for 30 minutes and occur at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30…
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden brings together native plant advocates, indigenous voices, film producers, and the community for an evening of short films followed by a discussion about the relationship between people and plants. We’ll explore questions like, “Why are native plants important?”, “What does being in partnership with plants mean?”, and “How can we work…
Details: 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 our walk we may see resident species, such as Dark-eyed Junco, Black Phoebe, Song Sparrow, and Spotted Towhee. Both beginner and experienced birders will appreciate the diverse…
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