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 […]
Join Juan Luzuriaga, dog trainer and owner of Ancestral Companions, along with your fellow nature lovers and their leashed canine companions for a community gathering starting at the SLOBG's Cypress Circle, across from the El Choro Regional Dog Park. We will begin with a group training and demonstration allowing time for questions and answers. Juan […]
We will have experts from the Morro Coast Audubon Society, the Morro Bay Bird Festival and Pacific Wildlife Care here to teach you all about birds of the Central Coast! This is an exciting Free Day at the Garden for people of all ages! How do they fly? How do they build a nest? What […]
Join our Executive Director, Janine Stillman in a fun adventure! Create festive fused glass ornaments or sun-catchers to enjoy or give as holiday gifts. This class is for everyone, including those with no experience. You'll create beautiful pieces to decorate a holiday tree or to hang in a window year-round. Each person will be able to […]
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 Jeff Reifel for a dive into the unexpected relationship of light and color in nature. Why are plants green? How do rainbow colors come about? What makes butterfly wings iridescent? Physical structure, pigments, and chemical reactions produce some interesting colors in the presence of light. See and hear how light is necessary and used […]
Celebrate the holidays with a beautiful hand-made succulent wreath to decorate your home for the holidays or to give as a gift! Led by artists, Jayne Devencenzi and Kathy Stewart, 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, […]
Enjoy an evening of connection, peace through sound vibrations, mindfulness, and nature. Immerse in harmonic tones from crystal alchemy bowls, Koshi chimes, and more. These frequencies can slow busy thoughts, steady the breath, and enhance presence, leaving you grounded, open-hearted, and inspired. Instructor Bio: Jamie, of Harmonic Holistics, is a full-time sound healing practitioner, specializing […]
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 […]
Enjoy an evening of connection, peace through sound vibrations, mindfulness, and nature. Immerse in harmonic tones from crystal alchemy bowls, Koshi chimes, and more. These frequencies can slow busy thoughts, steady the breath, and enhance presence, leaving you grounded, open-hearted, and inspired. Instructor Bio: Jamie, of Harmonic Holistics, is a full-time sound healing practitioner, specializing […]
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 "Mushrooms of Cascadia." On Friday, we'll explore "Wood Wide Webs" - the invisible forest networks through which trees, fungi and other organisms […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy an evening of connection, peace through sound vibrations, mindfulness, and nature. Immerse in harmonic tones from crystal alchemy bowls, Koshi chimes, and more. These frequencies can slow busy thoughts, steady the breath, and enhance presence, leaving you grounded, open-hearted, and inspired. Plan on arriving a bit early if you'd like to independently explore SLOBG […]
Join fungi enthusiast Dennis Sheridan for a short introductory lecture on fungi and observe fresh mushroom specimens found locally. Then take a walk through the garden to see what fungi can be found. Bring some samples of your own for identification and information about them. Dennis is a local Renaissance man with a love of […]
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 […]
