Plein Air Painting with SCAPE Plein Air Painting with SCAPE & Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

The Garden is hosting a yearlong series of free native plant meetups at Elings Park, offering creative, educational, and family-friendly experiences each month. Participants can enjoy activities ranging from plein air painting and meditative walks to birding, gardening, storytelling, and even biking and skating. You’ll also learn about our native plant restoration project at the Park. Registration is not available — simply arrive at the designated location on the day of the event.

Details:

What: Welcome the shift toward fall with a creative morning of plein air painting. Enjoy scenic views, peaceful landscapes, and time to create art in the open air, alongside SCAPE (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment) artists and the Garden’s restoration team.

Where: Meet at the restoration site. Park in the upper lot and walk up the hill, or park along Calle Montilla.

What to bring: Your preferred art supplies: oils, watercolor, sketchbooks, or anything that inspires creativity.

Garden leaders: Stephanie Clark, Ph.D. & Sarah Cusser, Ph.D.

Location:

Elings Park – 1298 Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. The group will meet in varying locations for each meetup.

Please reference this map to guide you.

Thank you to our partners:

Boom Boom Bike Room | Elings Park | Latino Outdoors | PALMA Colectiva | Santa Barbara Public Library | S-C-A-P-E

Please note, our restoration work at Elings Park is underway, and volunteers are needed. Click here for more information and to register as a volunteer.