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September 29, 2023
Be Local, Plant Local
In celebration of fall 2023, we’re opening the Garden to our central coast community at a special 20% off admission. And, we’ve packed our events…
Category: Conservation & Research
August 14, 2023
Bees, Butterflies, and Other Pollinators Get a Boost from CDFA Funds
UPDATE: As of January 29, funds are still available! Read on to learn more and apply before March 1, 2024, to receive up to $200,000…
July 24, 2023
Ironwood | Issue 33
The spring/summer issue of Ironwood is now available online. Ironwood, the Garden’s biannual magazine, beautifully celebrates the power of native plants and their impact on…
June 14, 2023
Landscape Transformations Project Kicks off at Elings Park
Everybody loves witnessing a transformation. From “Pimp my Ride” to “Property Brothers,” it’s so satisfying to watch something (or someone) go from sad to spiffy!…
April 28, 2023
Restoring the Mission Canyon Watershed
Invasive species present the greatest threat to terrestrial biodiversity globally and your backyard may unknowingly be the biggest thoroughfare. How is this possible you ask?…
February 27, 2023
Can an Early-blooming Plant Help the Western Monarch?
The western population of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is at an increasing risk of local extinction, having declined 99% in population size over the…
February 26, 2023
Conservation Symposium Celebrates Recovery on the Islands of the Californias
The islands of the Californias are precious gems strung along the coast of western North America — stunningly beautiful and home to unique plants and…
January 31, 2023
Matt Wang: From Cancer to Conservation
There are many great quotes about living your life’s passions. For some, simply finding what lights them up is a long and winding journey that…