For nearly a century, we’ve not only worked to establish our conservation mission that ensures biodiversity can thrive, but we’ve also acted as stewards for…
Since 1926, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has understood the interdependency between people and plants. Driven to preserve our natural world, our mission was established to…
Sometimes, when you’re so busy doing the work, it’s hard to slow down and celebrate the progress, people, and supporters behind it all. Our biannual…
Few people can call the natural world their office. However, Heather Schneider, Ph.D., the senior rare plant conservation scientist at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, isn’t…
As the Garden’s Board of Trustees chair, Mark Funk is committed to nurturing the Garden’s growth and ensuring we do everything we can to fulfill…
In the pursuit of her doctorate in Sweden, Rikke Reese Næsborg, Ph.D., became fascinated with lichen and was determined to turn her passion into a…
Inspired in part by his personal story, Frank Quezada has built a career fueled by his passion for providing access to the natural world. What…
As we approach a new season here at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, we’re tackling ambitious new goals to dramatically transform landscapes along the California central…
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