Past Events & Classes

Discover the intricate connections between birds, native plants, and the health of our local ecosystems at the Garden's newest gallery exhibit. Drawing from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s landscape transformation work at Elings Park, From the…

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 and Allie Mandel will guide attendees and answer questions. Take…

Guided Walk with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Details Join Ellwood Friends and Scot Pipkin from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for an inspiring walk through Ellwood Mesa to explore the beauty, resilience, and ecological benefits of…

Details: Take flight as we celebrate birds in this family fun fest! We’ll have a morning full of activities to connect with our woodland birds. Check out binoculars and go on a bird safari, create…

Details: Enjoy the creative search for artistic natural subjects at the Garden, recording the life that abounds, in your sketchbook through drawings and writings. We will explore subjects both near and far, using lightweight art…

Details: Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is excited to offer a special day trip to the beautiful and remote Santa Rosa Island. After an early departure from Ventura Harbor, we’ll spend the day immersed in the island’s spectacular…

Details: Join Keith Nevison, Director of Horticulture and Operations, as we take a tour of the Garden's newest feature, the Torrey Pine Conservation Grove. This emerging grove features the Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana ssp. insularis,…

Details: Celebrate Mother's Day amidst blooming flowers and lush greenery with our member exclusive charcuterie boxes. Indulge in a delectable assortment of cheeses, meats, fruits, sweets, and crackers carefully curated for a perfect picnic. Each…

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…

The Garden is hosting a yearlong series of free native plant meetups at Elings Park, offering creative, educational, and family-friendly experiences each month. Participants can enjoy activities ranging from plein air painting and meditative walks…