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SUMMARY:Sold Out Little Acorns - Summer 2026-Email: education@slobg.org to be added to Waitlist
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SUMMARY:Free Day: All Aboard the Garden Express
DESCRIPTION:All Aboard the Garden Express!!\nJuly 12 – 10 am – 2 pm\nJoin us for a fun day of trains\, crafts\, activites\, and more at the Garden!\nFree admission for all.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/freedaytrainsjuly26/
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SUMMARY:Nature Sunday: Surprising Sand and Sediment
DESCRIPTION:What is sand? Where does it come from? What is it made of? How does it get to beaches? Each grain of sand started millions of years ago deep in the earth. The sand on each beach is like a fingerprint — it’s unique to the particular beach where you find it. Take a virtual walk on the beach and then examine grains of sand from local and far-flung beaches through a microscope and answer your questions. Join Robbie Revel and learn all about it! \nRobbie 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 in LA. Retired and active in the volunteer community\, she loves to share her love of nature with others. She regularly conducted workshops called Saturday Science at the Museum of Natural History before COVID and is presently serving on the board of the Morro Coast Audubon Society as Field Trip Chair and actively leading bird walks. \nFree registration includes attendance at Nature Sunday and covers garden admission for the day.|Pre-registration is encouraged \nPlease Note: El Chorro Regional Park charges a $5 day use fee from March thru October on Fridays\, Saturdays\, Sundays and Holidays. \n 
URL:https://slobg.org/event/nature-sunday-surprising-sand/
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SUMMARY:8.5.26 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/8-5-26-founders-tour-with-eve/
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SUMMARY:Family Free Day: Scaly Safari
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on August 9th 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\, 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 $5 fee to enter El Chorro park. Having cash will speed up park entry!
URL:https://slobg.org/event/family-free-day-scaly-safari/
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Night & Stargazing at SLO Botanical Gardens with Central Coast Astronomical Society
DESCRIPTION:Join the Central Coast Astronomical Society for a beginner-friendly Astronomy Night at the SLO Botanical Garden. \nThe evening begins at 7:00 pm with a live astronomy presentation\, where CCAS astronomers will guide you through the night sky and introduce objects we will observe that night. Then we’ll head outside to the telescope area for guided stargazing our friendly astronomers. \nThrough telescopes\, guests may see seasonal highlights such as globular star clusters\, colorful double stars\, different types of nebulae\, and other deep-sky objects\, depending on sky conditions. Targets include star clusters in Pegasus\, nebulae in Sagittarius and Lyra\, open clusters in Scorpius\, and multi-colored double stars in Cygnus. \nOur astronomers will help guests understand what they are seeing and answer questions along the way. Whether you’re brand new to astronomy or already love looking up\, this will be a fun and welcoming night under the stars. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive on time\, since the indoor presentation sets the stage for the telescope viewing and helps make the outdoor observing more meaningful. CCAS astronomers will provide telescopes\, and guests are welcome to bring binoculars and their sense of wonder. \nThis is a free event\, but reservations are required. A suggested $10 donation is appreciated to support the Garden. \nThis program is rain or shine. If clouds roll in\, we’ll move the experience indoors with engaging astronomy activities\, demonstrations\, and night-sky exploration for attendees ages 7 and older. Clear skies or not\, we’ll learn something new and enjoy an evening immersed in the wonders of the universe. \nStar Party Etiquette and Guidelines \nTo help everyone enjoy the night sky\, please avoid white lights after dark and use only minimal red light when necessary. Alcoholic beverages\, smoking\, and vaping are not permitted near the telescopes or stargazing areas. \nPlease wear sturdy shoes\, as we’ll be walking around telescope equipment in low light. For safety\, children must stay with their adult and follow telescope instructions. This program is recommended for ages 7 and older. \n* Please note: El Chorro Regional Park charges a $5 day-use fee to enter the park from March through October. Please carpool when possible and have cash ready to help expedite park entry. *
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SUMMARY:Little Acorns - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Play\, learn\, and grow with our morning playgroup on Wednesday mornings! Join for games\, songs\, crafts and garden exploration. Most importantly\, make connections with nature and with other families at the SLO Botanical Garden. This program is geared toward children 0-5 and their parents. Older siblings are welcome! \nFall Session Wednesdays (09/23/26-11/11/26) from 9:30am – 11:30am \nSession #1 09/23/26 \nSession #2 09/30/26 \nSession #3 10/07/26 \nSession #4 10/14/26 \nSession #5 10/21/26 \nSession #6 10/28/26 \nSession #7 11/04/26 \nSession #8 11/11/26 \nCost: $60 for this 8-week long session along with current SLO Botanical Garden Membership. One registration per family. \nInstructions for registration: This program is for SLOBG members with an additional cost of $60 per 8-week session. If you need to purchase or renew a membership\, you can do so here and then follow the instructions below to register. If you’d like to apply for a scholarship\, please email: faith@slobg.org by August 24th. Based on the number of requests and available funding\, the final number of scholarships/partial scholarships will be determined on Tuesday\, 09/01. Because Little Acorns tends to fill to capacity each season\, a few spots have been saved. If you are DEFINITELY interested in attending\, we recommend registering in advance to reserve your spot. Any received scholarship funding can be applied and refunded mid September. \nThis year\, we are inviting one to two parents to support Molly\, Lead Acorn instructor\,  as Little Acorn assistants. This requires a commitment to attend all sessions and support Little Acorns leads with set up\, circle time and breakdown. Little Acorn assistants are eligible for waived registration fees. If this is of interest to you\, please email: faith@slobg.org. \nLittle Acorns group is led by local artist and Mom\, Molly Paulick. We’re delighted to have her at the Garden! \nPlease email: faith@slobg.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in the Garden!
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