Past Events & Classes

Jul 13, 2025
Pollinator Party at Alice Keck Memorial Garden
Details: The Garden hits the town as we celebrate summer and the power of plants at one of the city’s most beloved parks. From pollinator scavenger hunts to guided insect explorations, discover how native plants…
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A group of hikers waving on a trail on a grassy hill in Elings Park.
Aug 9, 2025
Nature Walks at Elings Park
Join the Garden for free walks through Elings Park and help us discover the biodiversity of the area. Learn about pollinators, birds, invasive plants, bugs, and more. You'll also learn about our native plant restoration…
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Jul 12, 2025
Seasonal Tea Demonstration
Details: Garden visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe a Tea Ceremony specially created for summer. A demonstration is a formal, curated presentation for visitors about the art of…
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Jul 10, 2025
Member's Exclusive: Pastries & Pollinators with Denise Knapp, Ph.D. | Sold Out
Details: In this talk and walk, you’ll get an introduction to the fascinating diversity of insect pollinators that are crucial for both our food supply and wild plants alike. You’ll hear about how and why…
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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.
Jul 8, 2025
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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Jul 8, 2025
Community Forest Bathing with PALMA Colectiva
About: Immerse Yourself in the Healing Presence of the native elements of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden to reconnect with nature and yourself in a Forest Therapy Walk led by Giuliana Mottin. Join us for…
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Jul 8, 2025
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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Jul 1, 2025
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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Two women in mid-calf skirts and blouses sit in the meadow. It's a historic moment, captured in black and white, there's a stone tower in the center of a dirt circle. The expansive meadow is just dirt at this time, but the mountains still stand tall in the background and large bushy trees flow down into the garden.
Jun 30, 2025
Member Exclusive: Coffee & Pastries with Susan Van Atta | Sold Out
Details: Have you ever wondered how Santa Barbara Botanic Garden came to exist in such a beautiful setting? Would it surprise you to learn that much of it is a designed landscape? Join landscape architect…
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Senior day, people, hiking
Jun 25, 2025
Free Senior Day | June 25, 2025 | Sold Out
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…
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