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! Fall Session Wednesdays (09/23/26-11/11/26) from 9:30am - […]
Play, learn, and grow with our NEW morning playgroup on Tuesday mornings! Join for games, songs, crafts and garden exploration just like our Wednesday group. 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! Fall […]
Celebrate the fall season with a beautiful hand-made succulent pumpkin to decorate your home or to give as a gift! Led by artists, Jayne Devencenzi and Kathy Stewart, this hands-on […]
An Evening of Cocktails, Garden Herbs, & Good Company THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR AN EARLY 2027 DATE! Join us for an intimate evening of cocktail craft […]
October 25, 2026, 10 am – noon While the places that humans can live are limited by our relatively delicate physiology, a wondrous variety of life exists under more extreme […]
Second Class: November 2nd, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn how to observe and record what you see in nature at the SLO Botanical Garden! We are thrilled to share that we are a Heartland Vendor and are offering this class to all homeschool students. Private homeschool students are welcome to register and attend. The […]
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 […]
November's Stargazing event is SOLD OUT! Keep an eye out for 2027! Explore the night sky with telescopes and guided viewing hosted by the Central Coast Astronomy Society. The evening begins at 5:00 pm with a live astronomy presentation, where CCAS astronomers will guide you through the night sky and introduce objects we will […]
🌿 You're Invited to Book Club at the Garden! 🌿 . Join us for a delightful discussion of The Landscaping Ideas of Jays What to Expect: 🌸 Thoughtful conversation about ecological gardening 🌸 Shared reflections and favorite passages 🌸 A peaceful garden stroll before the meeting for inspiration 🌸BYO Tea & Light Refreshments (bring your own […]
November 22, 2026, 10 am – noon Would you like to attract owls to your yard? Will they help you control rodents? Peggy Burhenn will talk about owls in SLO county and their habitat and behaviors. Having knowledge of their habits increases the ability to find them in wild places. She will discuss how to […]
Volunteer Tickets are limited. Please review the following: There is no charge for a ticket, but if you want to participate and take home cookies, you must bring 3 dozen cookies. Absolutely no exceptions. Dogs on leash are welcome at Nature Lights, but not in the cookie pavilion. Cookie Rules (again, no exceptions!) - […]
Calling all Aspiring Youth Astronomers! In partnership with the Central Coast Astronomical Society, and because of a generous grant offered by the Robert H. Janssen Foundation Youth & Youth Sports Fund, we are offering a FREE youth astronomy program to High School students in grades 9-12. Students will complete a short application themselves so we […]
