Events
Sold Out: Birds and Bloom with Morro Coast Audubon Society
Free for Members! The 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 […]
$15.00
Nature Sunday: Plants that Eat!
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. From Burke: Hi, my name is Burke Gehrung, I'm a Templeton native, I got […]
Free
6.3.26 Founders Tour with Eve
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, […]
$10.00
Royal Tea Party
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden 3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, United StatesLearn more about becoming a charter member of our new Garden group - The Garden Collective - where connection, learning, and support intersect. We'll enjoy tea, treats, and a few […]
Free
Nature Sunday: The Remarkable World of Butterflies
Butterfly enthusiast Pat Brown will introduce you to the amazing world of butterflies. She will discuss the importance of native plants to the survival of butterflies as their populations are […]
Free
Book Club at the Garden
🌿 You're Invited to a Book Club at the Garden! 🌿 Join us for a delightful early evening at the botanical garden as we come together to discuss Suzanne Simard's […]
$5.007.1.26 Founders Tour with Eve
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 […]
$10.00
Free Day: All Aboard the Garden Express
All Aboard the Garden Express!! July 12 - 10 am - 2 pm Join us for a fun day of trains, crafts, activites, and more at the Garden! Free admission for all.
Nature Sunday: Surprising Sand and Sediment
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 […]
Free8.5.26 Founders Tour with Eve
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 […]
$10.00
Family Free Day: Scaly Safari
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! Tell 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 […]
Summertime Fused Glass Class!
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 […]
$65.00
Nature Sunday: Taking a Likin’ to the Lichens of SLO County
Nature Sunday: Taking a Likin' to the Lichens of SLO County August 23, 2026, 10am – 12 noon Join Michael Mulroy for an overview of our regional lichen biota and […]
Free
Intermediate and Beginning Birding Workshop & Guided Walk
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 as the Fall migration begins at the SLO Botanical Garden. This interactive presentation features slides, videos, live demonstrations using the Merlin Bird ID […]
Sold Out $20.00
SOLD OUT! Astronomy Night & Stargazing at SLO Botanical Gardens with Central Coast Astronomical Society
We are now SOLD OUT! While September's Stargazing event is full, you can now register for October's Stargazing event here: https://slobg.org/event/ccas-astronomy-night-stargazing-october-2026/ Join the Central Coast Astronomical Society for a beginner-friendly Astronomy Night at the SLO Botanical Garden. The evening begins at 7:00 pm with a live astronomy presentation, where CCAS astronomers will guide you through […]
Sold Out Free – $10.00Member’s Happy Hour – September
The Way of Tea Friday, September 11 5 pm to 7 pm Join Tea Sommelier Jennifer de Tréglodé to taste tea and explore the relationship between people, plants, land, culture, and place. Jennifer is a Tea Sommelier, Chadao (Way of Tea) practitioner, tea educator, and founder of Sacred Mountain Teas and Inari Tea & Art […]
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Little Acorns – Fall 2026 Wednesdays!
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 […]
$60.00
Nature Sunday: Underground
September 27, 2026, 10 am – noon Join Gretchen Renshaw, assisted by Barb Renshaw and Jeff Reifel, for a talk and workshop on soils and plant nutrition with special attention to the California native plants of the Franciscan Complex, and the plants of serpentine soils and other niches. Gretchen Renshaw is a horticulturist and teacher. […]