Past Events & Classes

Sep 5, 2026
Details: (Please note this class time has changed from 10 a.m. to noon to 1 to 3 p.m. Please feel free to email registrations@sbbotanicgarden.org if you have any questions.) Join David R. White, Ph.D. for…
The sun is shining on the Pritzlaff Conservation Center. The mountains in the back are sprinkled with lush greenery and the rock remaining is a pinkish hue. It's golden hour, the island plants cast soft shadows across the Island View Lawn. There are blue and orange lounge chairs on the patio. The bushes are blooming with white pink and sage colored flowers.
Sep 4, 2026
Details: Garden members will have an opportunity to meet Executive Director Steve Windhager, Ph.D., and gain behind-the-scenes access to the Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center. This tour will include interactions with scientists at work in the…
Sep 1, 2026
Details: Visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe while Sensei (an instructor) teaches her students the art of Chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony. This is an opportunity for visitors to…
Sep 1, 2026
Details: Join birding expert Rebecca Coulter as she leads a group walk through the Garden for a morning of watching and listening for a variety of birds. During this walk you may see several types…
Aug 26, 2026
Details: How can the plants around your home affect wildfire risk? Join Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s first fire scientist, Kristina Fauss, Ph.D., for an engaging look at the science behind wildfire-resilient landscapes. Learn how plant…
Aug 25, 2026
Details: Visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe while Sensei (an instructor) teaches her students the art of Chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony. This is an opportunity for visitors to…
Aug 21, 2026
Details: Spend your summer evening at the Garden after-hours! Members get exclusive access as we keep the Garden open late, offering a rare chance to experience its beauty without the usual crowds. Bring your family…
Aug 21, 2026
Details: Join us for a special trip to Scorpion Cove on Santa Cruz Island. Christina Varnava Romo and Sabina Thomas, PhD will lead our guests on a scenic walk on the trails to see and…
Senior day, people, hiking
Aug 19, 2026
A Destination for Seniors All Year Round:  For the seventh year in a row our generous sponsor, Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels is providing six free admission days to seniors 60 years of age and better in…
Aug 18, 2026
Details: New members are invited on this staff-led tour of some of the Garden’s habitats, trails, and plants of interest. Donor Relations Managers Melissa Ha-Navarro will guide attendees and answer questions. Take advantage of this…
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