Category: Youth & Family

Details: Pathfinders will embark on a bug-filled adventure as we explore the world of insects.  Using investigation methods used by real scientists, we’ll discover how insects and native plants are connected and why they’re vital to healthy ecosystems. This opportunity is great for children aged 8-13. Learn more about Backcountry Pathfinders here. Pricing: Free with admission to the Garden. Parents/guardians…

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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 history and looking ahead to the next century of native plant science and advocacy. The first 100 participants will receive a free native plant to take home! Price This event…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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