Events

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! Tell your […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Soon the fall migration will begin and migratory birds will descend on the SLO Botanical Gardens. Be ready! 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 […]

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! Tell your families, tell your friends friends, garden admission is waived so pack a picnic and stay for […]

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 […]

Join us for a delightful day at the Boo-tanical Garden! This is a free day for kids, families, and adults! Enjoy nature crafts, story time activities, balloons, and a tasty treat or two. Costumes encouraged! We hope to see you there - no ticket or registration needed. While everything is free, your donation will help […]

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 […]

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 […]

It takes a village to bring Nature Lights to life! From unloading sheds and untangling strands of lights to “planting” dazzling in-ground displays and wrapping trees with sparkle, we’ll need many hands over the next 8+ weeks to get ready for opening night on Friday, November 21. Please sign up if you would like to […]

A talk for those creepily curious about skulls and bones. What are they made of? What can we deduce from looking at a skull and its teeth? Do fish have skulls? Amphibians? Reptiles? Birds? Are those skulls really all that different from our own? This is a talk that will appeal to those who have […]

This event is SOLD OUT. Please call to be added to our waitlist. Prepare your taste buds to delight in an intimate and immersive appetizer and wine pairing experience. We will discuss how to create four fun, delicious, and budget-friendly starters. You will learn the science behind each pairing with traditional and locally produced holiday […]

Join Juan Luzuriaga, dog trainer and owner of  Ancestral Companions, along with your fellow nature lovers and their leashed canine companions for a community gathering starting at the SLOBG's Cypress Circle, across from the El Choro Regional Dog Park. We will begin with a group training and demonstration allowing time for questions and answers. Juan […]

We will have experts from the Morro Coast Audubon Society, the Morro Bay Bird Festival and Pacific Wildlife Care here to teach you all about birds of the Central Coast! This is an exciting Free Day at the Garden for people of all ages! How do they fly? How do they build a nest? What […]

Join our Executive Director, Janine Stillman in a fun adventure! Create festive fused glass ornaments or sun-catchers to enjoy or give as holiday gifts. This class is for everyone, including those with no experience. You'll create beautiful pieces to decorate a holiday tree or to hang in a window year-round. Each person will be able to […]

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 […]

Join Jeff Reifel for a dive into the unexpected relationship of light and color in nature. Why are plants green? How do rainbow colors come about? What makes butterfly wings iridescent? Physical structure, pigments, and chemical reactions produce some interesting colors in the presence of light. See and hear how light is necessary and used […]

Celebrate the holidays with a beautiful hand-made succulent wreath to decorate your home for the holidays or to give as a gift! Led by artists, Jayne Devencenzi and Kathy Stewart, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to make a unique living wreath that can last for years. Succulent cuttings will be provided for everyone, […]