Past Events & Classes

A colorful Charcuterie Mother's Day table full of pink heart shaped macarons, strawberries, flower petals, cheese and crackers, and grapes.
May 10, 2026
Member Exclusive: Mother's Day Charcuterie Boxes
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…
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May 9, 2026
Student Tea Session: Observation Opportunity
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…
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A group of hikers waving on a trail on a grassy hill in Elings Park.
May 9, 2026
Birding Walk
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…
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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.
May 8, 2026
Member Exclusive: Behind The Scenes Tour of the Pritzlaff Conservation Center with Garden Executive Director
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…
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Native plant signage and plants line up planters on city street for SB Botanic Garden transformation project
May 7, 2026
First Thursday with CEC and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Details Join the Community Environmental Council (CEC) and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for an evening celebrating native plants and local biodiversity. Enjoy a short film, a panel discussion, and guided tours of the new…
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May 5, 2026
Student Tea Session: Observation Opportunity
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…
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May 5, 2026
Morning Bird Walk | Sold Out
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…
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Mats, pillows, blankets set in the sunny garden with Himalayan singing bowls, bells, gongs, flutes, and drums.
May 5, 2026
Sound Bath + Reiki Healing with PALMA Colectiva | Sold Out
About: Join us for a deeply restorative sound bath led by Meredith Markworth-Pollack accompanied with hands on reiki with Giuliana Mitchum. Inspired by the subtleties and sounds of nature,  allow yourself to be immersed in…
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May 2, 2026
Cultivars for the Garden with Carol Bornstein | Cancelled
Details: For over 60 years, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has been selecting and introducing exceptional California native cultivars to beautify gardens and landscapes. Whether the product of rigorous breeding efforts or chance discoveries made in…
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May 2, 2026
Day Trip to Tejon Ranch | Sold Out
Details: Just over 100 miles from Santa Barbara lies one of California’s most extraordinary landscapes: Tejon Ranch, the state’s largest contiguous private property at 270,000 acres. Spanning the Tehachapi Mountain Range at the convergence of four major…
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