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Whether you’re coming for a guided field trip or want to utilize our living collections to enhance your own educational activity, there is something for every school here.
Guided School Tour Information
Guided school tours will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from the first week of October through the first week of June. Tours start at 9:30 a.m.; for schools visiting from outside Santa Barbara, a late start tour (10 a.m.) is available. See the links below for information regarding tour content and length. See the links below for information regarding tour content.
Pricing & Payment
We charge a flat fee for Guided School Tours based on the number of students in the class. This rate includes teachers and up to five chaperones. Self-Guided School Visits are charged per participant. Payment can be made by credit card using a secure payment link, or by mailing in a check. Invoices must be paid 30 days before the date of your tour. All invoices are final and cannot be adjusted.
Propagation Tent Extension
After your tour, teachers have the option to add a free Propagation Tent extension which would allow their students to plant and take home a native plant. The propagation tent is located in the Garden’s Backcountry Section and can fit up to eight students at a time. Groups can enjoy snacks or engage in free play in the Backcountry while students rotate into the extension. An educator will assist students with the planting activity. Including travel time to and from the Backcountry, the entire experience will take roughly 45-60 minutes. The type of plant varies depending on availability and ranges from sowing seeds to transplanting a small plant. Advance notice is required. Please indicate in your reservation request form whether you would like to add this extension to your visit.
Are you ready to book your visit?
Thank you for your interest in the Garden and our mission to conserve native plants and habitats. Please submit the following school field trip request form to get started.