A presentation about California’s wildfires, including the state's unique topography, weather and fuels that cause them. The building industry, fire hazard mapping and fuel hazard reduction will be discussed along with information about the SLO County Community Fire Safe Council. Participants will visit SLO Botanical Garden's Fire Safe demonstration garden. About the Instructor: Bob Neumann […]
Join us for an enriching cultural and spiritual experience in the form of a profound visual mediation offered as part of a special opening weekend highlight for the three-week Central Coast tour of seven revered Tibetan Scholars/Monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery. Enjoy a mesmerizing demonstration of sand drawing as the Tibetan Monks create a […]
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 a unique sound healing experience being "bathed" with sounds from alchemy crystal bowls, Koshi chimes, and other sacred instruments. After the sound bath, participants will enjoy a guided walking meditation through the Garden amongst the trees, flowers, and creatures. Instructor Bio: Jamie, of Harmonic Holistics, is a full-time sound healing practitioner, specializing in […]
Please join us in July for our almost monthly Family Free Day. On July 13th, the Children's Garden will showcase "The Garden Express" where we will explore model trains on display by the Central California Coast Garden Model Railroad Society. Tell your families, tell your friends friends, garden admission is waived so pack a picnic […]
Enjoy a morning of quiet observation, sketching and inspired curiosity about plants, pollinators and all the natural beauty that thrives at the SLO Botanical Garden. This experience will be guided by Mary Sturm of the Central Coast Nature Journal Club. No experience required. Participants will need to bring their own blank, lined journal and a […]
With cell phones and apps, today’s world is truly at your fingertips. Join us in diving into apps and programs that make it easier to explore the outdoors, learn about nature, and support everyday science. We will be discuss applications such as Merlin, eBird, and CalFlora, with a special focus on iNaturalist. After the discussion […]
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 […]
Please join us on August 10th from 10am to 2 pm for our almost monthly Family Free Day. August's "Scaly Safari" is sure to be fun for ALL! Tell your families, tell your friends friends, garden admission is waived so pack a picnic and stay for the day! This is an all ages event. Dogs […]
Enjoy a morning of quiet observation, sketching and inspired curiosity about plants, pollinators and all the natural beauty that thrives at the SLO Botanical Garden. This experience will be guided by Mary Sturm of the Central Coast Nature Journal Club. No experience required. Participants will need to bring their own blank, blank journal and a […]
Native bees come in all sizes and colors. Just like us, they are attracted to the mild climate and diverse flowers of the central California coast. Biologist Cindy Roessler will share colorful up-close photographs of our local native bees, the flowers that attract them, and where they nest. Then we'll look for signs of native bees in the […]
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 […]
Soon the fall migration will begin and migratory birds will descend on the SLO Botanical Gardens. Be ready! Join birding experts Robbie Revel and Karen Watts for an engaging session designed to sharpen your birdwatching skills and give you a sneak peek at the species you’re likely to encounter in SLO Botanical Garden. This interactive […]
Please join us from 10am to 2 pm for our almost monthly Family Free Day: The Secret Life of Plants. It's sure to be an epic adventure through the Garden to find plant, trees, birds and more! Tell your families, tell your friends friends, garden admission is waived so pack a picnic and stay for […]
September is a good time of year to think about seeds: what produces them, what they look like, where to find them and when to plant for the next year. A scientific presentation on types of seeds, germination, storage and uses will be led by Faylla Chapman, Barb Renshaw and Jeff Reifel and will be […]
Join us for a delightful day at the Boo-tanical Garden! This is a free day for kids, families, and adults! Enjoy nature crafts, story time activities, balloons, and a tasty treat or two. Costumes encouraged! We hope to see you there - no ticket or registration needed. While everything is free, your donation will help […]
Enjoy an evening of connection, peace through sound vibrations, mindfulness, and nature. The new moon is a doorway to intuition, clarity, and fresh focus. After a mindful nature walk (weather dependent) through the Garden amongst the trees, flowers, and creatures, immerse in harmonic tones from crystal alchemy bowls, Koshi chimes, and more. These frequencies can […]
Join us for a family friendly cultural experience focused on the Dabke Dance, a traditional Arab line dance from the Levantine region that combines rhythmic stomping and synchronized footwork. Dabke is practiced at weddings and community gatherings as a joyful expression of unity and cultural pride. The dance is deeply tied to the land and […]
A talk for those creepily curious about skulls and bones. What are they made of? What can we deduce from looking at a skull and its teeth? Do fish have skulls? Amphibians? Reptiles? Birds? Are those skulls really all that different from our own? This is a talk that will appeal to those who have […]
This event is SOLD OUT. Please call to be added to our waitlist. Prepare your taste buds to delight in an intimate and immersive appetizer and wine pairing experience. We will discuss how to create four fun, delicious, and budget-friendly starters. You will learn the science behind each pairing with traditional and locally produced holiday […]
