Past Events & Classes

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 a gentle and sensory-rich…

Details: Join Living Collections Curator Christina Varnava Romo for a special tour of the Garden’s redwoods, where she’ll highlight notable accessions in the Garden’s Living collection and their stories, as well as what to look…

Details: (Please note this class time has changed from 10 a.m. to noon to 1 to 3 p.m. Please feel free to email registrations@sbbotanicgarden.org if you have any questions.) Join David R. White, Ph.D. for…

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: 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…

Details: How can the plants around your home affect wildfire risk? Join Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s first fire scientist, Kristina Fauss, Ph.D., for an engaging look at the science behind wildfire-resilient landscapes. Learn how plant…

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…

Details: Join us for a special trip to Scorpion Cove on Santa Cruz Island. Christina Varnava Romo and Sabina Thomas, PhD will lead our guests on a scenic walk on the trails to see and…

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…