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Past Events & Classes

Dec 2, 2024
Details: We invite Garden Members to join us for complimentary coffee and pastries with Lori Robinson, as we learn about keystone species, including what a keystone species is, and why they are essential in maintaining…
A brightly yellow colored painting of a native plant.
Jul 26, 2024
In this exhibition, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden collaborates with Slingshot | Alpha Art Studio to explore the beauty found in California’s dry-season landscape. On view in the Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery, this exhibition focuses our…
Nov 23, 2024
Details: Rediscover your connection to nature in this immersive health and wellness class guided by Elena, a certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, Cultural Practitioner, and First Responder. Honoring Ancestral Knowledge and rooted in practices…
Nov 18, 2024
Details: Be one of the first to walk the newly opened Tipton Trail! Join Keith Nevison, Director of Horticulture and Operations, for an exclusive hike on the Tipton Trail, ending in a stunning view of…
pile of dropped acorns on ground
Nov 16, 2024
As Pathfinders explore various forms of horticulture, the act of growing plants, they’ll become familiar with the basics of plant reproduction while developing their skills. In this program, Pathfinders will receive firsthand experience germinating an oak…
Nov 15, 2024
Details: Experience the Garden as it transforms after dark. Discover what insects fly about at our black-light station, enjoy a puppet show as we play with shadows or immerse yourself under the full moon as you…
Long view of a meadow filled with purple flowers, tress and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Pritzlaff Conservation Center
Nov 13, 2024
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…
Nov 12, 2024
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…
Nov 10, 2024
Details: Garden visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe a Tea Ceremony specially created for fall. A demonstration is a formal, curated presentation for visitors about the art of…
Image of assorted California native plants in pots at Garden nursery
Nov 9, 2024
Details: Fall is the perfect time to plant California natives in your garden! Shorter days, cooler weather and winter rains all help roots to grow deep, ensuring better establishment to help get your plants through…
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