Past Events & Classes

About: Did you know that even the smallest of spaces can be used to create habitat for wildlife? Learn all about container gardening with native plants in this hand-on specialty workshop led by Matt Straka,…

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: 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: 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…

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…

About: Join PALMA Colectiva and Kelly Jean Anderson for a soul-nourishing summer evening amidst the wild beauty of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. This sacred offering weaves together gentle breathwork, vocal toning, and a live…

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: Curious about container gardening? Join Matt Straka, retail manager, to learn all about growing native plants in containers. We’ll gather at the Arbor Terrace for morning coffee and pastries before heading to the Garden’s…

Details: Join us for a special trip to the Prisoner's Harbor on Santa Cruz Island, which is on the border of the Nature Conservancy property. Christina Varnava will lead our guests on a scenic walk…

About: SB Fire Safe Council is partnering with the Garden and others to produce a series of workshops about fire resilient landscaping. Join us for a 1-day workshop (August 9th, 2025) targeting those who are maintaining gardens…