Past Events & Classes

Details: Join us for a special botanical art sale featuring renowned scientific illustrator Linda Ann Vorobik, PhD. Throughout the day, Linda will offer live demonstration sessions, sharing insights into her process and the intersection of…

Details: Come visit a new chapter in conservation at the Garden with the debut of the Torrey Pine Conservation Grove, opening March 21, 2026. More than a scenic hillside, this newly planted grove represents a…

Details: The Garden invites you to join us for a rare opportunity to visit the west end of Santa Cruz Island at Fraser Point, one of the most beautiful and least accessible areas of the…

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…

Details: Enjoy the creative search for artistic natural subjects at the Garden, recording the life that abounds, in your sketchbook through drawings and writings. We will explore subjects both near and far, using lightweight art…

Details: Breathe deeply, move gently, and reconnect with nature during Yoga in the Redwoods, a rejuvenating outdoor yoga experience set among the towering redwoods of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Surrounded by the soothing scents…

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…

Details: In celebration of International Women's Month, join landscape architect Susan Van Atta and Garden Archivist Hannah Barton as we recognize the women that have shaped the Garden over our hundred year history. From our…

Details: Garden members will have an opportunity to meet Executive Director, Steve Windhager, Ph.D., and gain behind-the-scenes access to the Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center. This tour will include interactions with scientists at work in the…

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…