Past Events & Classes

Details: Join us for a tour of the Garden's propagation nursery with Propagator Nel Nolan, Rare Plant Nursery Technician Manual Hernandez, and Plant Propagation Assistant Emma Jurgensen. Native plant propagation is essential in maintaining the…

Details: Take the mystery out of pruning and maintaining your California native plants in this hands-on workshop with Keith Nevison, the Garden’s director of horticulture and operations. Learn step-by-step techniques for pruning a variety of…

Details: Get ready for a spook-tacular night at the Garden. Join us for tricks, treats, and autumn cheer as we celebrate the magic of the season. Families are invited to trick-or-treat through the Garden’s brand-new…

Details: The California Native Plant Landscaper Certificate (CNPLC) is a hybrid hands-on and online learning program for vocational training designed for working and aspiring landscape professionals. Developed by experts in the field of native plant…

What does it mean to be a Backcountry Pathfinder? A Pathfinder is an explorer, someone who respects nature and inspires others through example and leadership. Children ages 8-13 are invited to join our group of…

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…

Details: Join us for the 20th anniversary celebration of the ShinKanAn Teahouse at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Registered guests can enjoy matcha tea and Japanese sweets for $10 a person. Admission to the Garden is required in addition to the…

About: California's native plants offer nearly limitless uses in your residential garden, from creating wildlife-attracting, naturalistic landscapes to cottage, contemporary or traditional style spaces. Learn the steps professional designers use to assure that the finished…

Details: Thousands of people worldwide are working together this October in an annual event to digitize biodiversity collections. This event is known as WeDigBio, which stands for Worldwide Engagement for Digitizing Biocollections.  WeDigBio is a…

About: Join PALMA Colectiva founder Meredith Markworth-Pollack for a morning ritual of cacao, guided meditation and gentle sound. Ceremonial cacao has long been used by Indigenous communities to connect through heart-coherent frequencies. This gentle plant…