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Throughout the year, the Garden partners with individuals and organizations who share our commitment to preserving California’s beautiful native plant legacy. Thanks to the generosity of our Garden sponsors, we have a calendar full of opportunities to engage and connect with our community of advocates. New and existing sponsorship opportunities are available at all levels. Have a look!
If you’re ready to sponsor, please submit the form at the bottom of this page.
Contact
Development Team
805.682.4726, ext. 177
The Beer Garden
Every year the Garden hosts 400 guests for a special curated tasting trail through California’s native plants. Partnering with the best local restaurants and breweries, this event incorporates native California plants in every sip and bite. You don’t want to miss this unique experience.
Save the date: March 15, 2025.
Sponsorships are now available through January 1, 2025. Sponsor today!
Forage & Feast
One-of-a-kind Garden dinner parties await. Inspired by native plants, these exclusive dinners are held in unique locations around the Garden in collaboration with local restaurants and winemakers.
2025 date to be announced.
Summer Serenade Series
Guests are invited to gather on our Island View lawn and enjoy an evening of curated musical performances. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and low-backed chairs, picnics, and their drink of choice for a wonderful summer evening at the Garden.
2025 Dates: July 18, August 1, and August 15
Native Planting Seasons
To kick off the native planting season, we stock our Nursery with even more of California’s native plants twice a year. Join us for a special nursery week/weekend designed to inspire both novice and expert gardeners alike.
(Spring and Fall)
Conservation Symposium
Conservation heroes and engaging experts come together with students, land managers, conservation practitioners, and educators to tackle today’s most pressing environmental issues. Our participants leave inspired to further the mission of conserving native plants and habitats for the health and well-being of people and our planet.
February 8, 2025
Community Access Programs
Your gift to our Community Access Program helps to support Summer Camp Scholarships, School Bussing, Library Memberships, and Museums for All.
Backcountry Casitas
The Garden’s casitas program features unique designs built within the Backcountry section in partnership with local businesses and talent. Each nature playhouse invites guests to explore, discover, and experience firsthand the wonder of nature through whimsical, interactive exhibits that were featured from six months to two years.
Gallery Exhibitions
The link between science and art is essential for fostering creativity, communication, and a deeper understanding of the world. Our exhibitions serve as a powerful medium for bringing these two realms together, offering opportunities for education, dialogue, and inspiration.
Upcoming 2024/25 shows:
Seed Symposium Show: December 7, 2024 – April 6, 2025
Spring Lichen Show: April 12, 2025 to August 3, 2025
Fall Indigenous Artists/BIPOC Group Show: August 9, 2025 to Dec 7, 2025
Ironwood Magazine
Ironwood is published biannually by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. As the first botanic garden in the nation to focus exclusively on native plants, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has dedicated nearly a century of work to better understand the relationship between plants and people. Growing from 13 acres in 1926 to today’s 78 acres, the grounds now include more than 5 miles of walking trails, an herbarium, seed bank, research labs, library, and a public native plant nursery. Amid the serene beauty of the Garden, teams of scientists, educators, and horticulturists remain committed to the original spirit of the organization’s founders – conserve native plants and habitats to ensure they continue to support life on the planet and can be enjoyed for generations to come.