BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SLO Botanical Garden - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://slobg.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SLO Botanical Garden REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224725 CREATED:20260325T204819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T183519Z UID:10000305-1777545000-1781784000@slobg.org SUMMARY:"Busy Bees" Caregiver Participation Volunteer Team DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://slobg.org/event/busy-bee-parent-participation-volunteer-team/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224725 CREATED:20260413T174347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T192457Z UID:10000311-1779530400-1779537600@slobg.org SUMMARY:Sold Out: Birds and Bloom with Morro Coast Audubon Society 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 $15 fee can be applied toward SLOBG membership. \nPlease note: El Chorro Regional Park charges a $5 day use fee on Friday thru Sunday and holidays from March thru October. Consider purchasing an annual pass or brining cash to expedite the entry process. URL:https://slobg.org/event/birds-and-bloom-with-morro-coast-audubon-society/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://slobg.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HummingBirdonSage-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224725 CREATED:20260421T233418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T234635Z UID:10000313-1780135200-1780149600@slobg.org SUMMARY:Beginning Birding with Morro Coast Audubon Society DESCRIPTION: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 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-2/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://slobg.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RedHeadBirdjpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T113000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224725 CREATED:20260416T190606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T203714Z UID:10000312-1780221600-1780227000@slobg.org SUMMARY:Family Garden Journaling at the SLO Botanical Garden DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a morning exploring the SLO Botanical Garden with your child and journaling about your experience together.  Mia and Mary will be providing guidance on fostering observation and curiosity.  As well as providing tips for recording experiences in your journal. This experience will be guided by Mia Leeper from Little Birds Nature Club and Mary Sturm of Central Coast Nature Journal Club. \nThis is a family activity\, best suited for children ages 4-8\, and their parents. \nNo experience necessary.  Journals and pencils will be provided. Please dress in layers and bring water\, snacks\, sunblock as need. \nRegistration includes garden admission for the day. Free to members. Enter Coupon code: 10off \n \n  URL:https://slobg.org/event/familygarden-journaling-at-the-slo-botanical-garden/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://slobg.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ColorMatchNatureJournal-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224725 CREATED:20260226T215136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T224429Z UID:10000297-1780221600-1780228800@slobg.org SUMMARY:Nature Sunday: Plants that Eat! DESCRIPTION:Join Burke Gehrung as he gives general information about multiple different carnivorous plant species and their trapping mechanisms. Various fun facts about different plants with a focus on nepenthes pitcher plants. He will have several specimens to show and possibly sell. \nFrom Burke:\nHi\, my name is Burke Gehrung\, I’m a Templeton native\, I got into growing Carnivorous plants 3 years ago and have been deeply enamored by them every day since! The reason I got into them was because my grandmother was away on vacation I took care of her plants. After taking care of them\, I decided to get plants of my own. When thinking about what plants to get I recalled the nature documentary seeing carnivorous plants specifically pitcher plants\, and I looked up if you could buy them. Lo and behold you could! I bought some and got a right onto learning how to take care of them after they were already on their way. I still have all three of those initial plants that I got and hope to keep them forever. I look forward to talking with you all and teaching you about these wonderful plants. \n \n  \nFree registration applies to participation with Nature Sunday topic and covers garden admission for the day. \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-plants-that-eat/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://slobg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CarniverousPlants.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T113000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224725 CREATED:20260401T200737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T192716Z UID:10000309-1780479000-1783510200@slobg.org SUMMARY:Sold Out Little Acorns - Summer 2026-Email to be added to Waitlist DESCRIPTION:Please email: education@slobg.org to be added to Summer 2026 Waitlist.  \nPlay\, learn\, and grow with our morning playgroup on Wednesday mornings! \nJoin 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 welcome! \nSummer Session\nWednesdays\, 6/3/26 – 7/8/26 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am\n(Session # 1- 6/3/26\, Session #2 – 6/10/26\, Session #3 – 6/17/26\, Session #4 – 6/24/26\, Session #5 – 7/1/26\, Session # 6 – 7/8/26) \nCost: $60 for this 6-week session along with current SLO Botanical Garden Membership. One registration per family. \nInstructions for registration:\nThis program is for SLOBG members with an additional cost of $60 per 6-week session. \nIf you need to purchase or renew a membership\, you can do so here and then follow the instructions below to register. \nIf you’d like to apply for a scholarship\, please email: education@slobg.org by May 8th. Based on the number of requests and available funding\, the final number of scholarships/partial scholarships will be determined on Friday\, 5/15. With this in mind and because Little Acorns typically fills 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 in early June. \nSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: This 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: education@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: education@slobg.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in the Garden! URL:https://slobg.org/event/little-acorns-summer-2026/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://slobg.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/little-acorns-seeding-scaled-e1753228132409.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224725 CREATED:20260513T211028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T185425Z UID:10000317-1780581600-1780588800@slobg.org SUMMARY:Royal Tea Party DESCRIPTION:Learn more about becoming a charter member of our new Garden group –\nThe Garden Collective – where connection\, learning\, and support intersect.\nWe’ll enjoy tea\, treats\, and a few bubbles!\nThere is no charge for this event\, though you will need to be a member\nof the Garden to join the Collective.\nGarden party attire is suggested. \nTHURSDAY\, JUNE 4\n2:00 – 4:00 PM\nOAK GLEN PAVILLION\nRSVP by May 31 URL:https://slobg.org/event/royal-tea-party/ LOCATION:San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden\, 3450 Dairy Creek Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://slobg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-13-at-2.12.14-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224725 CREATED:20260507T170046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T171212Z UID:10000316-1782840600-1782847800@slobg.org SUMMARY:Book Club at the Garden DESCRIPTION:🌿 You’re Invited to a Book Club at the Garden! 🌿 \nJoin us for a delightful early evening at the botanical garden as we come together to discuss Suzanne Simard’s “When the Forest Breathes.” \n🌸 What to Expect:\n• Thoughtful conversation about ecological gardening\n• Shared reflections and favorite passages\n• A peaceful garden stroll before the meeting for inspiration\n• Tea & Light Refreshments (bring your own and something to share if you choose) \nWhether you’re an experienced gardener or simply love being among plants\, this gathering is a wonderful opportunity to connect with a small group of fellow readers and nature enthusiasts. \nBring your copy of the book\, a friend\, and your curiosity. Let’s celebrate gardening with heart — and just a little wildness. \n*Free for Members\, Use Code: Member5 \n \nWe look forward to growing together! 🌱 \n  URL:https://slobg.org/event/book-club-at-the-garden-2/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://slobg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BookClubImage.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR