Join Central Coast Astronomical Society (CCAS) for an evening of stargazing at the SLO Botanical Garden. Explore the night sky with telescopes and guided viewing hosted by CCAS. Take a close-up look at Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud bands and moons, the Moon in brilliant detail, and deep-sky objects including Orion’s beautiful M42 Nebula. Whether you’re […]
The endangered California Condor, with a 9-foot wingspan, is North America's largest land bird. Steve Schubert will discuss condor biology and the California Condor Recovery Program, including captive breeding, reintroduction back to the wild at sites within its historic range including California, Arizona, and Baja California, and an update on recent condor nesting activities. He will […]
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 author of 'Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast' and the upcoming 'Mushrooms of Cascadia'. On Friday, we'll explore "Wood Wide Webs" - the invisible forest networks through which trees, fungi and […]
As part of our Mushroom Discovery series, this hands-on and experiential learning program will happen over two days on Saturday, January 31st from 10am to 4pm and Sunday, February 1st 2026, from 10am to 4pm. Doors open at 9:30 - please plan to arrive on-time for these two full days of learning. On Saturday, participants […]
As part of our Mushroom Discovery series, this Monday Field Trip is an opportunity ONLY for individuals who participated in the Saturday and Sunday workshops. You may also sign up if you're an alumni of a previous Mushroom Discovery program at the SLO Botanical Garden. On Monday, Christian will lead us at an offsite location […]
Play, learn, and grow with our morning playgroup on Wednesday mornings! Join for games, songs, crafts and garden exploration. Most importantly, make connections with nature and with other families at the SLO Botanical Garden. This program is geared toward children 0-5 and their parents. Older siblings welcome! Winter Session Wednesdays, 2/25/26-4/15/26 from 9:30 am to […]
