Past Events & Classes

Details: Join us for an exciting event that’s perfect for budding scientists looking to contribute to real science! Kids, ages 8-13, are invited to participate in a Community Science project run in collaboration with UCSB's…

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…

Details: Springtime blooms at the Burton Mesa! Spend the morning exploring one of the most reliable wildflower locations in Santa Barbara County with botanist Steve Junak. At least 25 special-status plant species are found on…

About: Join PALMA Colectiva and tune in to the healing sounds of nature in an outdoor sound meditation. Nourish from the elements as you relax in the midst of a beautifully tended garden. Breathe in…

Details: Visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe while Sensei (the instructor) teaches her students the art of Chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony. This is an opportunity for visitors to…

Details: Ever wondered what it takes to make the Meadow so stunning year after year? Join Stephanie Ranes, grounds manager, as she walks through how the grounds team helps prepare the meadow for spring wildflowers…

Details: Join Master Yun for an introduction to traditional Tai Chi at the Garden. This class will cover the basic postures of Tai Chi and begin teaching the traditional form. It will include additional exercises…

Details: Join us for an adventure to the Mojave Desert! We're coordinating a four-day/three-night field trip to the Amargosa Basin - the gateway to Death Valley and home to all manner of interesting flora and…

Details: Join us for a day trip to Santa Rosa Island - the second-largest island of the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. Participants will travel to Santa Rosa Island by boat from Ventura Harbor and will…

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…