Events

Join us for an immersion of nature, movement and sound this Earth Day.  Jamie Nicole of Harmonic Holistics and Ana of Oceana Yoga will lead participants on an organic, electronic fusion of earth and creativity. The evening will begin with an all-levels, slow yoga flow led by Ana to help access mobility, strength and relaxation. Then, […]

Explore the art of fused glass to create a one-of-a-kind garden stake. You'll learn how to cut glass and prepare your piece for firing. Bring your creativity and artistic flair and learn from our Executive Director, Janine Stillman, an internationally known fused glass instructor. Beginners are welcome! An additional materials fee of $50 will be […]

Join Faylla Chapman and Kyle Nessen at the SLO Botanic Garden Pavilion for a talk on trees commemorating Arbor Day, April 24th. Faylla will do a slide show on the Heritage Trees of San Luis Obispo and Kyle will show slides of places around SLO before and after trees, highlighting their importance in the landscape. […]

🌿 You're Invited to a Book Club at the Garden! 🌿 Join us for a delightful early evening at the botanical garden as we come together to discuss Gardening with a Wild Heart by Judith Larner Lowry. Surrounded by blooming paths, fragrant herbs, and the gentle hum of nature, we’ll explore Lowry’s passionate call to […]

Join SLOBG founder and Mediterranean plant expert, Eve Vigil, for a behind-the-scenes tour of the SLO Botanical Garden. Eve may talk about the Garden’s history, what’s in bloom, important maintenance, interesting and unique plants, or whatever most interests the group. Come on out and get your questions answered! Meet new people and learn great tips […]

Join us for our 4th annual Faerie Festival!! This magical Family Free Day is for faeries of all ages! There will be crafts and activities, and the garden will be filled with music, storytelling, and face-painting. Faerie attire is encouraged. Concessions will be available for purchase. Entry and activities are free for all; your donations […]

Free for Members! The SLO Botanical Garden in collaboration with the Morro Coast Audubon Society presents a bird walk exploring the unique relationship between birds and botany. Plant lovers and bird watchers will learn about this delicate and interconnected relationship, from pollination to seed distribution to nesting and shelter. Susie Reddy and Faylla Chapman will […]

Join Beth Ostapiuk at the SLO Botanical Garden for a 3 hour watercolor workshop on the step-by-step process of creating an 8x10 ready to mat/frame watercolor painting. This class is part of an ongoing series that will highlight local pollinators (birds, bees, butterflies) as the focal point. Participants will learn basic watercolor techniques while they […]

Join Burke Gehrung as he gives general information about multiple different carnivorous plant species and their trapping mechanisms. Various fun facts about different plants with a focus on nepenthes pitcher plants. He will have several specimens to show and possibly sell. From Burke: Hi, my name is Burke Gehrung, I'm a Templeton native, I got […]