Events

Manzanita Mysteries: Evolution in Action on California's Central Coast This experience will start with a talk about manzanitas and then we'll walk the Garden to examine the specimens that we have at the Garden. Dress appropriately for the weather and for an informative day! The floral diversity of California is known around the world as […]

Celebrate the holidays with a beautiful hand-made succulent wreath, to decorate your table or home for the holidays, or to give as a gift! Led by artist, Jayne Devencenzi, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to make a unique living wreath that can last for years. Succulent cuttings will be provided for everyone, but […]

This class is for you if you want to make healthy changes in 2025. Most New Year’s Resolutions don’t work. Learn the strategies that DO work for making long-lasting change for your health. Feel better in your body, have more energy, do the things you love to do, and live longer. Come away with a healthy […]

Just in time for Valentine's Day - here's an opportunity to make a beautiful hand-made heart-shaped wreath for yourself or a loved one. Led by artist, Jayne Devencenzi, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to make a unique living wreath that can last for years. The wreath frame, moss, wire & succulent cuttings will […]

Seaweed: Nature's Ocean Garden In nature, seaweeds can form forests or dainty gardens in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Learn about them, places they are found in the ocean and their multiple uses in a slide presentation and large display of fresh and preserved specimens. There will also be some taste testing of […]

Join our Executive Director, Janine Stillman, to create a beautiful fused-glass panel for your garden, which can be displayed in a metal stand that is provided. This class is for everyone, including those with no experience. Techniques for cutting glass will be presented as well as lots of inspiration for interesting designs. This is a […]

Join our Executive Director, Janine Stillman, to create a beautiful fused-glass panel for your garden, which can be displayed in a metal stand that is provided. This class is for everyone, including those with no experience. Techniques for cutting glass will be presented as well as lots of inspiration for interesting designs. This is a […]

It's Family Free Day - and you're invited! In the Children's Garden, we'll be celebrating Nature with crafts and activities, child friendly learning opportunities, and fun for the whole family. We have some special guests coming! There will be two animal visitors to meet from Pacific Wildlife Care. Also, SLO County Waste Management will be […]

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 newly released, 'Mushrooms of Cascadia'. If you've heard Christian speak before, you know he's a fascinating and knowledgeable speaker. And if […]

As part of our Mushroom Discovery series, this hands-on and experiential learning program will happen over two days: Saturday, February 8th from 10am to 4pm and Sunday, February 9th 2025, from 10am to 4pm. Doors open at 9:30 - please plan to arrive on-time for these two full days of learning. The course will begin […]

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 offsite location to […]

Join fungal enthusiast Dennis Sheridan for a short introductory lecture on fungi and observe fresh mushrooms specimens found locally, Then take a walk through the garden to see what fungi can be found.  Bring some samples of your own if you wish for identification. Dennis is a local Renaissance man with a love of just […]

Have you ever wondered... what type of bird is that soaring overhead? Here's your chance to learn from a local expert, Steve Schubert! Learn to identify hawks, eagles, falcons, ospreys, kites, harriers, accipiters, vultures, and owls by the visual field marks and vocalizations. In this lecture, you'll learn about the biology, classification, migration, flight characteristics, […]

This walking tour is for those who attend the "Falcons and Eagles and Vultures" lecture and want to practice their skills. Join Steve Schubert to observe raptors and birds at the SLO Botanical Garden, El Chorro Regional Park, and Dairy Creek Road. Space is limited so sign up quickly. Wear your hiking shoes as some […]

Free Family Day: Join us for Ladybug Day - Hooray! Come and celebrate ladybugs and their importance to the Garden. Learn some fun facts that you're unlikely to forget and help release native ladybugs. If there are some left over, you may be able to purchase a bag to take home to your own garden.  We'll […]

This class is taught by SLO County Citizens' Education. It's 'Single Use Plastics 101" - for everyone. We're also calling it 'Trash Talk', because that's where most of our plastics […]

Scat - What's that?! -- CANCELLED No, it’s not music. It’s what’s in the kitty litter box and in the green doggie bag. It's the droppings in your cupboard from […]

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, […]

This program is especially designed for beginners who would like to learn to recognize the beautiful birds of the Botanical Garden and the Central Coast. Practice making observations and learn […]