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SUMMARY:Single-Use Plastics 101
DESCRIPTION: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 end up – in landfills. \nPlastic is choking our biosphere\, contaminating the food and water supplies of all living things\, and driving climate change. Media outlets are exploding with information and disinformation about plastic: how it is made; what happens to it after use; effects on our planet and on human health. The topic of plastic is extensive and our knowledge about the deleterious effects on human health expanding. \nThe focus of the 45-minute workshop\, Single Use Plastics 101\, is designed to inform and support consumers to reduce their single use plastic consumption. The workshop supports participants in understanding: \n\nWhy single use plastics are so harmful\nGreenwashing and recycling\nMicroplastics and microplastic pollution\nHealth effects from microplastics\nSingle use plastics and climate change\nWhat actions we all can take to reduce single use plastics\n\nParticipants will receive SLO County Citizens’ Climate Education informational documents to supplement their understanding and carry the message home. \nThis will be taught by Kathleen Bond of the SLO County Citizens’ Climate Education (CCE) organization\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. They’re a nonpartisan\, nonpolitical grassroots education and advocacy organization empowering people from diverse backgrounds to educate the public\, key stakeholders and policymakers to work for effective solutions to the climate emergency. \nFor more information\, see: Citizens Climate Education – Working to Preserve a Livable Planet \n \nPlease note: This class is FREE to members – please use code: member10off during registration
URL:https://slobg.org/event/single-use-plastics-101/
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SUMMARY:Nature Sunday: All about Scat! - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Scat – What’s that?! — CANCELLED \nNo\, 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 mice or rats. It gives you some evidence that there’s a raccoon in your back yard at night. It’s poop! \nCome and learn all about scat: how to identify it\, who studies it and why\, and what it all means. Then quiz yourself on the identification of over 20 types of scat presented in the demonstration. Bears do it\, beetles do it\, even dinosaurs did it! There’s a lot to learn \nFaylla Chapman\, a docent at the Botanical Garden\, has studied scat for years with her students and the general public. She has collected many specimens and preserved them to be able to educate others on this important\, and often humorous\, topic
URL:https://slobg.org/event/nature-sunday-all-about-scat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T123000
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SUMMARY:Founder's Tour with Eve!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome on out and get your questions answered! Meet new people and learn great tips and tricks for having a stunning water-frugal garden. \nMember’s can tour for free! Enter code: Member10off \nThis tour includes admission to the Garden for the day
URL:https://slobg.org/event/founders-tour-with-eve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T203533Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Birding with Morro Coast Audubon
DESCRIPTION: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 to use binoculars\, spotting scopes\, and field guides. We’ll share resources available for ongoing skill building. \nThe morning of the workshop we’ll have taxidermy specimens\, a slide presentation\, and lots of time to ask questions. We’ll provide you with handouts to help you with your notes. There will be a short break for lunch and then we will go on a bird walk around the gardens to practice your new skill. If it’s raining\, we’ll practice indoors. \nAdults and children 9 and over are welcome to attend. \nBring binoculars if you have them. We will have a few loaner binoculars and a variety of guidebooks to assist you.\nBring a lunch\, snacks\, and bottled water. Dress for the weather. Your class fee gives you access to the Garden all day. \nWe offer a $10 discount for SLO Botanical Garden and Morro Coast Audubon Society members. Please enter “member10off” (for SLOBG members) or “audubon10off” (for Audubon Society members). Enjoy! \nAbout your Morro Coast Audubon Society Instructors: \n \nRobbie Revel has always had a love of nature and science and an insatiable curiosity. She had a 48-year teaching career in high school science and was Director of Quest in Science\, an elementary hands-on science program. Retired and active in the volunteer community\, she loves to share nature and her passion for birds with others. Robbie is the Executive Director of the Morro Bay Bird Festival and serves on the board of the Morro Coast Audubon Society as Field Trip Chair and actively leading bird walks. \n \nKaren Watts has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from UCSB and a master’s degree in science education from Cal State East Bay. She is a former molecular biologist and high school science teacher. When she moved to the Central Coast she re-invented herself as a naturalist and has never looked back. She enjoys the best of two worlds\, living part time on the Central Coast and part time at her mountain retreat in north Georgia. She is active in education programs for students of all ages and is a Morro Coast Audubon walk leader. Her special passion is teaching new birders about the tools they need to feel comfortable birding and to improve their birding skills.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/beginning-birding-with-morro-coast-audubon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T130000
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SUMMARY:Free Day: Guardians of the Green & Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:It’s our April FREE family day at the SLO Botanical Garden! \nLearn about seeds and trees\, create a nature crown and leaf necklace\, plant an acorn to grow an oak tree\, and go on a scavenger hunt. There will be storytelling for younger children and a special visit from the Lorax! \nThe California Native Plant Society will be here to demonstrate how native seeds are cultivated\, harvested and packaged. If you wish\, bring your seeds that are in good condition and sealed in an envelope and labeled with the plant name and type of seed (native flower\, perennial\, veggie\, herb). We’ll have plenty of seeds that you can take home and plant in your own garden. We’ll give you some tips and tricks to help your seeds grow and thrive. \nThe Seed Swap and children’s activities are from 10am until 1pm. It’s Free Day for everyone all day – tour the Garden\, walk the Discovery Trail\, visit our Gift Shop filled with beautiful items from local artists. \nWe’ll look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://slobg.org/event/free-day-guardians-of-the-green/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T113000
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SUMMARY:Nature Sunday: Celebrating Trees
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever smelled the grape Kool-aid tree? Or sniffed a fresh bay leaf? Or viewed a tree surrounded by smoke? \nIn honor of Arbor Day on April 25th\, docent Faylla Chapman will lead a tour of the trees in the garden\, tell their stories\, and point out their blooms. It’s amazing how many trees blossom and we don’t really notice them. Trees in the Mediterranean climate are especially beautiful with blooms big and small\, white\, yellow\, pink and purple\, and often fragrant. \n \nFaylla Chapman is a docent at the Botanical Garden\, and she has made the trees in the garden her specialty.  Blooming or not\, she can tell you their stories and allow you to appreciate them in special ways.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/nature-sunday-celebrating-trees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250320T182538Z
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SUMMARY:Family Free Day: Faerie Festival!
DESCRIPTION:This is our third annual Faerie Festival and we’d be delighted if you can attend! \nThis magical Family Free Day is for faeries of all ages! There will be crafts and activities: Make a one-of-a-kind wand\, plant some seeds in the Children’s Garden\, help create a beautiful faerie mural\, and make & take home a mini faerie garden. \nThe enchanting garden will be filled with music\, facepainting\, and storytelling and there will be gifts from local artists to purchase for your favorite faerie or the Mom in your life for Mother’s Day. \nFaerie attire is welcomed and encouraged. We will have wings\, ribbon wands\, and other items that we’ll gratefully exchange for a donation. While entry and activities are free for all\, your donations help our children’s programs grow and our garden thrive. Thanks in advance! \nPlease note: there’s a $3 fee to enter El Chorro park. Having cash will speed up your entry! \nFor more information about his special day\, please see our Faerie webpage: Faerie Festival 2025 – SLO Botanical Garden \n 
URL:https://slobg.org/event/family-free-day-faerie-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T123000
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SUMMARY:Springtime Fused Glass Class!
DESCRIPTION: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 hands-on\, fun\, and creative way to spend your morning and you’re sure to come away with a treasure that can be displayed in your garden.\n\nMembers will get $10 off at registration with the code: MemberTen\n\nPlease Note: there will be a $50 materials fee\, paid in cash directly to Janine on the day of the class.  (includes glass and metal display stake). FYI – Janine is holding a different glass project in the photo below. A photo of the fused glass panel is on our website (that you clicked on).\n\n\n\nIn addition to being the Executive Director of the SLO Botanical Garden\, Janine owns and operates Designs by Ja9 Glass Studio. She’s a local expert and has taught classes around the world and offers glass fusing classes for all levels of expertise. For more information about “Designs by Ja9”\, please see:  Designs by Ja9 – Fused Glass\, Jewelry and Gifts
URL:https://slobg.org/event/fused-glass-garden-stake-class/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T110000
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SUMMARY:Exploration of Birds and Botany at the Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:Free for Members! \nThe 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 lead the two-hour exploration\, on mostly flat terrain. We expect to see and hear a wide variety of avian species as they feed\, hide\, nest\, and defend territory in the garden’s lush habitat. \nMembers\, please use code “FREEBIRD” to receive your complimentary ticket. Membership will be verified. Become a member today! \nEnrollment special:  On the day of the class\, the $20 fee can be applied toward SLOBG membership.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/exploration-of-birds-and-botany-at-the-botanical-garden/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250428T183942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T222545Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Sunday: Ocean Drifters: The Good\, The Bad\, and The Ugly
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the microscopic life that is hidden beneath the waves and is crucial to all of life on Earth. We will explore the diversity of the marine plankton community\, what factors keep it in balance\, and the critical role it plays in ocean ecosystems. As a group\, we will be using a video microscope to view a living plankton net sample. Participants will also have an opportunity to see other specimens through individual microscopes set up around the room. \n \nKaren Watts has a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from UCSB and a Master’s degree in Science Education from Cal State East Bay. She began her career as a molecular biology researcher and then transitioned to a high school biology and biotechnology teacher. She was a California State Parks docent for 15 years\, working out of the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History\, where she specialized in educational programs for the general public on marine ecology and plankton. She is currently a field trip leader for Audubon and the Morro Bay Bird Festival.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/nature-sunday-ocean-drifters-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling at the SLO Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 pen or pencil. \nFree to members. Enter Coupon code: NatureJournal \n \n 
URL:https://slobg.org/event/nature-journaling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T140000
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SUMMARY:Family Free Day: Buzzing Beauties
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in June for “Buzzing Beauties\,” our almost monthly Family Free Day\, where we will focus on our local pollinators (bees\, birds\, butterflies\, bats\, beetles and moths).  \nTell 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 on leash are welcome. \nThere will be crafts and educational activities. The retail nursery\, home to our selection of self-propagated native plants well suited for our Mediterranean climate\, will be open for business. Stroll through our “Fire Safe” garden and hike the hill up to the “Human Sundial” or simply meander through our main “Display Garden.” Don’t forget to visit the “Children’s Garden” which is for children of ALL ages! \nPlease note: there’s a $3 fee to enter El Chorro park. Having cash will speed up park entry!
URL:https://slobg.org/event/family-free-day-buzzing-beauties/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T120000
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SUMMARY:Nature Sunday: California's Wildfires and Prevention with Retired Fire Chief Bob Neumann
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Instructor: Bob Neumann retired as Fire Chief from the San Luis Obispo City Fire Department in 2002. He is the founder and coordinator of the SLO County Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). Bob serves on a federal Incident Management Team and is the principal emergency management consultant for Category Five Professional Consultants\, Inc.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/nature-sunday-fire-safe-garden/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T154722Z
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SUMMARY:Experience Sacred Art at SLO Botanical Garden: Tibetan Monks' Mini-Mandala Creation
DESCRIPTION: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 beautiful Green Tara Medicine Buddha mini-mandala with intricate designs\, crafted from fine\, multi-colored sand. \nGuests will have the unique opportunity to experience their sacred practices\, which often include their distinct trichord chanting and multi-tonal singing. Stroll through the gardens\, visit with the monks\, and explore a craft table featuring authentic Tibetan handicrafts for sale. Purchases and donations directly support the monks and their monastery in India. \n\n\nWatch the full mandala unfold at Art Central from June 30-July 3. For more information\, please visit the Drepung Gomang Monastery Tour Page\, email: earthtoneswb@gmail.com or call: 805-238-4413. \nFree to members. $10 non-member admission fee to SLO Botanical Garden. \n  \n 
URL:https://slobg.org/event/sacred-art-at-slo-botanical-garden/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250610T224419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T225153Z
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SUMMARY:Founder's Tour with Eve!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome on out and get your questions answered! Meet new people and learn great tips and tricks for having a stunning water-frugal garden. \nMembers can tour for free! Enter code: Member10off \nTour fee includes admission to the Garden for non-members.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/founders-tour-with-eve-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250617T122656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T124304Z
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SUMMARY:Sound Healing and Nature Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInstructor Bio: Jamie\, of Harmonic Holistics\, is a full-time sound healing practitioner\, specializing in trauma-informed stress reduction practices. With a passion for everything meditation-related\, she believes everyone can meditate in their own unique way when given guidance\, patience\, and reassurance. When she isn’t sharing wellness activities\, she is hiking\, cuddling with her dog\, or expressing herself through dance. \nSLOBG Members – Enter Member5 for $5 off registration fee.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/sound-healing-and-nature-meditation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250610T213110Z
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SUMMARY:Family Free Day: The Garden Express
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTell 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 on leash are welcome. \nThere will be crafts and educational activities. The retail nursery\, home to our selection of self-propagated native plants well suited for our Mediterranean climate\, will be open for business. Stroll through our “Fire Safe” garden and hike the hill up to the “Human Sundial” or simply meander through our main “Display Garden.” Don’t forget to visit the “Children’s Garden” which is for children of ALL ages. \nPlease note: there’s a $3 fee to enter El Chorro Regional Park. Having cash will speed up park entry!
URL:https://slobg.org/event/family-free-day-buzzing-beauties-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250610T232645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T212047Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling at the SLO Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 pen or pencil. \nFree to members. Enter Coupon code: NatureJournal \n \n 
URL:https://slobg.org/event/nature-journaling-at-the-slo-botanical-garden-july/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250612T173449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T210814Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Sunday: Citizen Science\, Everyday Hide and Seek
DESCRIPTION: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 there will be time to explore the Children’s Garden and put those apps to the test! \nSamantha Vaughan has been a wildlife biologist in the consulting world for the past 10 years. Over those years she has worked on a multitude of project types from construction monitoring to Endangered Species Act species-specific protocol surveys for a full spectrum of species. She has participated in a number of volunteer outreach workshops focused on species like bats\, pronghorn\, and black-footed ferrets.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/nature-sunday-citizen-science-everyday-hide-and-seek/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250728T174244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T140620Z
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SUMMARY:Founder's Tour with Eve!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome on out and get your questions answered! Meet new people and learn great tips and tricks for having a stunning water-frugal garden. \nMembers can tour for free! Enter code: MemberTen \nTour fee includes admission to the Garden for non-members.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/founders-tour-with-eve-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250722T184536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T184701Z
UID:228337-1754820000-1754834400@slobg.org
SUMMARY:Family Free Day: The Scaly Safari
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTell 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 on leash are welcome. \nThere will be crafts and educational activities in our Children’s Garden. The retail nursery\, home to our selection of self-propagated native plants well suited for the Central Coast’s Mediterranean climate\, will be open for business. Stroll through our “Fire Safe” garden and hike the hill up to the “Human Sundial” or simply meander through our main “Display Garden.” \nPlease note: there’s a $3 fee to enter El Chorro park. Having cash will speed up park entry!
URL:https://slobg.org/event/family-free-day-the-scaly-safari/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250724T213330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T190632Z
UID:228366-1755597600-1755603000@slobg.org
SUMMARY:Nature Journaling at the SLO Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 pen or pencil. \nFree to members. Enter Coupon code: 10off \n \n 
URL:https://slobg.org/event/nature-journaling-at-the-slo-botanical-garden/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250722T213900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T204632Z
UID:228350-1756029600-1756036800@slobg.org
SUMMARY:Nature Sunday: Native Bees in Neighborhoods and Parks of the CA Central Coast
DESCRIPTION: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 SLO Botanic Garden. \nNote: There are fewer native bees out in late August of a dry year\, however\, we will see many local plants in the botanic garden that attract native bees. We will not be talking about the European honey bee\, just the uniquely diverse native California bees. \nAs a professional ecologist\, Cindy has restored wildland parks to natural conditions for over 35 years and she’s recently become an amateur fanatic about native bees. She’s swung nets at the Elfin Forest\, Montańa de Oro State Park\, and Piedras Blancas Light Station for the California Bumble Bee Atlas. Since restoring her yard to native dune and coastal scrub habitats\, she now steps out her front door every day to go on native bee safaris. Her favorite native bees at the moment are the dancing leaf cutter bees and the aptly named fog belt bumble bee. \n \nPlease note: El Chorro Regional Park requires a $3 park entry fee on weekends and holidays. Having cash ready speeds up check in.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/nature-sunday-native-bees-in-neighborhoods-and-parks-of-the-central-coast-of-ca/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250812T183846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T212722Z
UID:228592-1756897200-1756902600@slobg.org
SUMMARY:Founders Tour with Eve
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome on out and get your questions answered! Meet new people and learn great tips and tricks for having a stunning water-frugal garden. \nMembers can tour for free! Enter code: MemberTen \nTour fee includes admission to the Garden for non-members.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/founders-tour-with-eve-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250807T183137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T190230Z
UID:228448-1757149200-1757161800@slobg.org
SUMMARY:Sold Out: Beginning Birding with Morro Coast Audubon Society
DESCRIPTION:Soon the fall migration will begin and migratory birds will descend on the SLO Botanical Gardens. Be ready! \nJoin 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 presentation features slides\, videos\, live demonstrations using the Merlin Bird ID app\, and a variety of bird mounts to help illustrate key identification techniques. You’ll get hands-on practice with making observations\, using binoculars and field guides\, and discovering valuable resources to support your continued birding journey. The session is easy to follow and family-friendly\, though it’s best suited for participants aged 9 and up. \nBring binoculars if you have them. We will have a few loaner binoculars and a variety of guidebooks to assist you. \nBring a lunch\, snacks\, and bottled water. Dress for the weather. Your class fee gives you access to the Garden all day. \nWe offer a $10 discount for SLO Botanical Garden and Morro Coast Audubon Society members. Please enter “member10off” (for SLOBG members) or “audubon10off” (for Audubon Society members). Enjoy! \nAbout your Morro Coast Audubon Society Instructors: \n \nRobbie Revel has always had a love of nature and science and an insatiable curiosity. She had a 48-year teaching career in high school science and was Director of Quest in Science\, an elementary hands-on science program. Retired and active in the volunteer community\, she loves to share nature and her passion for birds with others. Robbie is the Executive Director of the Morro Bay Bird Festival and serves on the board of the Morro Coast Audubon Society as Field Trip Chair and actively leading bird walks. \n \nKaren Watts has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from UCSB and a master’s degree in science education from Cal State East Bay. She is a former molecular biologist and high school science teacher. When she moved to the Central Coast she re-invented herself as a naturalist and has never looked back. She enjoys the best of two worlds\, living part time on the Central Coast and part time at her mountain retreat in north Georgia. She is active in education programs for students of all ages and is a Morro Coast Audubon walk leader. Her special passion is teaching new birders about the tools they need to feel comfortable birding and to improve their birding skills.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/beginning-birding-with-morro-coast-audubon-society/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250828T205515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T215122Z
UID:228704-1757844000-1757858400@slobg.org
SUMMARY:Family Free Day: The Secret Life of Plants
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTell 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 on leash are welcome. \nThere will be crafts and educational activities in our Children’s Garden. The retail nursery\, home to our selection of self-propagated native plants well suited for the Central Coast’s Mediterranean climate\, will be open for business. Stroll through our “Fire Safe” garden and hike the hill up to the “Human Sundial” or simply meander through our main “Display Garden.” \n \nPlease note: there’s a $3 fee to enter El Chorro park. Having cash will speed up park entry! \n 
URL:https://slobg.org/event/family-free-day-the-secret-life-of-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250909T173025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T181552Z
UID:228758-1759053600-1759059000@slobg.org
SUMMARY:Nature Sunday: Seeds\, plant babies in boxes.
DESCRIPTION: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 followed by a demonstration table and tales of seeds with microscopes to look at them up close. A walk in the garden to discover seeds will follow. \n \nFaylla is a marine biologist and retired science teacher who has turned her talents into informing people about the natural world in a lot of different ways. She is currently a docent at the Botanical Garden and a walk leader for Morro Coast Audubon. \nBarb Renshaw and Jeff Reifel are retired teachers and naturalists who look at the world differently and do their best to tell others about those differences. \nFree registration applies to participation with Nature Sunday topic and covers garden admission for the day. \nPlease note: El Chorro Regional Park requires a $3 park entry fee on weekends and holidays. Having cash ready speeds up check in.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/nature-sunday-save-the-date/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20240914T182307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T234354Z
UID:35032-1760868000-1760880600@slobg.org
SUMMARY:Free Family Day: Boo-tanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful day at the Boo-tanical Garden! This is a free day for kids\, families\, and adults! \nEnjoy nature crafts\, story time activities\, balloons\, and a tasty treat or two. \nCostumes encouraged! \nWe hope to see you there – no ticket or registration needed. \nWhile everything is free\, your donation will help us support future free programs for families. \n 
URL:https://slobg.org/event/free-family-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T184500
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250925T221228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T222321Z
UID:228860-1761067800-1761072300@slobg.org
SUMMARY:New Moon Sound Healing and Nature Meditation at the SLO Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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 slow busy thoughts\, steady the breath\, and enhance presence\, leaving you grounded\, open-hearted\, and inspired. \nInstructor Bio: Jamie\, of Harmonic Holistics\, is a full-time sound healing practitioner\, specializing in trauma-informed stress reduction practices. With a passion for everything meditation-related\, she believes everyone can meditate in their own unique way when given guidance\, patience\, and reassurance. When she isn’t sharing wellness activities\, she is hiking\, cuddling with her dog\, or expressing herself through dance. \nSLOBG Members – Enter Member5 for $5 off registration fee.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/sound-healing-and-nature-meditation-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T075730
CREATED:20250911T192517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T184120Z
UID:228775-1761154200-1761159600@slobg.org
SUMMARY:Dabke ~ Building Community through Dance!
DESCRIPTION: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 widely believed to have evolved from a mix of ancient agricultural rituals and community building practices- literally stomping mud and straw to make mud houses. Dabke dance is full of enthusiasm and energy bringing people together hand to hand and its people and land! \nInstructor Sandra Sarrouf M.A. is Faculty with Cal Poly Theatre and Dance and Director of Cultural Creations Collaborative. She advances work at the intersection of culture\, art\, and justice\, fostering learning and collaboration across differences. Passionate about cultural sustainability and informed by her lived experience as an Arab American woman\, Sandra weaves together her expertise as a DEI trainer\, facilitator and traditional artist to build community. Her radiant joy and deep cultural pride is most evident when she shares her heritage through dance\, music\, and community. \nClass will begin with a brief introduction by Rachel Alijilani\, co-architect of SLOBG’s Oak Glen Pavilion\, who will give a brief overview of the benefits of using natural building materials in architectural design. \nSLOBG Members – Enter Member5 for $5 off registration fee.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/dabke-buildingcommunitythroughdance/
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