Garden Events, Free

Story Time at Elings

Instructor
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Location
Elings Park (Meet at the top at the restoration site)
Date
October 10, 2026
Time
10:00AM - 11:30AM
A group of hikers waving on a trail on a grassy hill in Elings Park.
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:

Story Time at Elings:

What: Join us for Story Time at Elings Park Restoration Site! Spend a morning surrounded by nature as Santa Barbara Public Library staff and conservation staff share nature-themed stories in our native plant plot — right in the heart of an active restoration area. Explore California’s native plants and see restoration work up close.

Where: Meet at the top at the restoration site at Elings Park.

What to bring: Water, sunscreen, and comfortable clothing 

Group leaders: Santa Barbara Public Library

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.

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