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Every yard, garden, and shared space can support biodiversity. Join the native plant movement and discover how your actions, big or small, can protect wildlife, build resilient communities, and create lasting change across California.
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Elizabeth Kellam de Forest was a prominent Santa Barbara landscape architect and editor who helped shape the region’s horticultural identity. Alongside her husband, Lockwood de Forest Jr., she influenced the early vision of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and co-founded The Santa Barbara Gardener magazine.
In the 1950s, her impact at the Garden deepened. As a Trustee from 1950 to 1985 and a key member of the Plantings and Grounds Committee, she played a hands-on role in shaping the landscape. Each week, she joined Garden leadership on walkthroughs, helping guide planting decisions, refine design, and “place” plants throughout the grounds. Known for her strong design sensibility and deep plant knowledge, she helped bring both structure and beauty to the Garden’s evolving identity.
She was officially licensed as a landscape architect in 1952, further solidifying her influence in the field and her role in advancing the appreciation of California native plants.
The Garden’s Dudleya display on the northeast side of the Meadow, planted in 1993, honors her lasting legacy.
Discover more, link in bio.
Say hello to Mary Galindo, regional volunteer with @latinooutdoors and lead educator at @rootedsantabarbara Mary has a passion for connecting communities to nature, and now she is helping us grow the native plant movement!
Through hiking, birding, and community-led outdoor experiences, Mary discovered how native plants support wildlife, conserve water, and build climate resilience. Today, she is focused on creating welcoming, first experiences in nature. That might look like a neighborhood walk, noticing birds outside your window, or learning what “native” means for the first time.
Read her story, link in bio. Let’s get growing together.
📷 1st photo: 2024 LCW Photo Contest Submission by Rebeca Garcia
📸 3rd photo: 2025 Carlos Campos Photo Contest Third Place Winner
#mynativeplantjourney #grownativeplants #habitatgardening #PlantWithPurpose
...Two plants are always better than one!
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Get your plant(S) this spring!
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Come see what classes and events are happening in the Garden this month!
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Well, it was fun while it lasted...
While the Mission Creek Swim Club has officially been shut down (per management), Garden members still get free year-round admission, 10% off at the Shop and Nursery, guest passes to share, access to 345+ gardens nationwide, and a subscription to Ironwood magazine.
And the good news? Everyone’s welcome to come soak in the beauty of California native plants. No floaties required.
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Join us for the Spring Gardening Festival & Marketplace: Plant with Purpose and Impact for an afternoon of inspiration, ideas, and action.
Explore a marketplace of local eco-friendly businesses and nonprofits
Watch short films showcasing native plant transformations
Hear from environmental experts during a live panel and Q&A
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your impact, this is your chance to learn how your garden can support biodiversity and build a more sustainable future.
Marjorie Luke Theatre
April 12 | 2:30–5:30 PM
Tickets → https://bit.ly/4s2vk1f
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Take a moment to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature at the Garden.
Upcoming Wellness Experiences:
🍃 Nature & Forest Therapy: Guided Nature Immersion
Step away from the noise of everyday life and into a mindful experience with nature. Guided by a certified forest therapy practitioner, this immersive walk invites you to slow down, notice the sights and sounds around you, and reconnect with the natural world through sensory observation and reflection.
Whether through movement or stillness, these experiences offer a chance to restore your mind and body while surrounded by California’s native landscapes.
April 4, 8:30 - 10:30 AM
🌿 Tai Chi at the Garden with Master Yun
Start your morning with the gentle, flowing movements of Tai Chi on the Garden’s Island View Lawn. Master Yun will guide participants through traditional postures and exercises designed to improve balance, posture, and overall well-being while cultivating internal energy and focus.
April 3, 9 –10 AM
Learn more and register: ( Link in bio )
https://bit.ly/3Xk9jwQ
