Category: Education

Green insect on white daisy with yellow center.
June 23, 2021
5 Ways to Discover Bugs in your own Backyard

Native plants support a wide diversity of insects. With a little bit of searching, you will be amazed at the number of insects that emerge from your own backyard. Engage in these tricks to discover more about the insects found in our local area: 1 See which insects are on your plants by using a…

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Brown bird standing on ground covered with leaves.
December 1, 2020
Winter Birds and Where to Find Them

In southern California, the shift between seasons can be to which birds are and are not present in our yards, Gardens, subtle. With freezing temperatures and snow limited to open spaces, we can build our seasonal fluency in southern high elevations and an abundance of evergreen trees/shrubs in California. For much of North America, winter…

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Yellow flower with raindrops and green leaves background.
December 1, 2018
Nature Educators Provide Transformative Experiences

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is constantly renewing its commitment to connecting people with the remarkable native flora of California and specifically the Central Coast. Mounting evidence over the last decade indicates that young people spend less time learning from the natural world, lowering overall environmental literacy and our communal sense of connection to nature.…

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