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Expanding community connections to Mediterranean regions through experience, education, and conservation.
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Gather, Learn, Grow

Welcome to the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is located near the Pacific Ocean on the Central Coast of California and we are devoted to expanding community connections to Mediterranean regions through experience, education and conservation.

 

The Garden is open during daylight hours. Gift shop hours vary.

Nature Lights returns November 26
14 NIGHTS ONLY!
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COMING UP AT THE GARDEN

Mushroom Discovery Lecture: “Wood Wide Webs”

January 30, 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is excited to welcome Christian Schwarz back to the Garden. Christian is a well-known expert in the field and the author of Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast and Mushrooms of Cascadia. He’ll explore “Wood Wide Webs” – the invisible forest networks through which trees, fungi and other organisms communicate and exchange resources.

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Succulent Wreaths

December 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Use your creativity to make a one-of-a-kind succulent wreath for your home or a holiday gift! No experience necessary.

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Nature Lights

November 26 – December 27

Acres of spectacular lights with lots of new displays for 2025
Plus live music on two stages, local chefs,  artists’ market, wine/beer, and much more!

Tickets: $28 (adult) /  $18 (youth) / Free (5 and under)

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