Events

This class is filled - but if you're interested in this type of event, we'd love to have it be a regular offering. Please email Jen at jen@slobg.org and she'll […]

We have experts from the Morro Bay Bird Festival and the Morro Coast Audubon Society here to teach you all about birds of the Central Coast! This is an exciting […]

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 […]

Manzanita Mysteries: Evolution in Action on California's Central Coast This experience will start with a talk about manzanitas and then we'll walk the Garden to examine the specimens that we have at the Garden. Dress appropriately for the weather and for an informative day! The floral diversity of California is known around the world as […]

Celebrate the holidays with a beautiful hand-made succulent wreath, to decorate your table or home for the holidays, or to give as a gift! Led by artist, Jayne Devencenzi, this […]

This class is for you if you want to make healthy changes in 2025. Most New Year’s Resolutions don’t work. Learn the strategies that DO work for making long-lasting change […]

Just in time for Valentine's Day - here's an opportunity to make a beautiful hand-made heart-shaped wreath for yourself or a loved one. Led by artist, Jayne Devencenzi, this hands-on […]

Seaweed: Nature's Ocean Garden In nature, seaweeds can form forests or dainty gardens in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Learn about them, places they are found in 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 […]

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 […]

It's Family Free Day - and you're invited! In the Children's Garden, we'll be celebrating Nature with crafts and activities, child friendly learning opportunities, and fun for the whole family. […]

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is excited to welcome Christian Schwarz back to the Garden! Christian is a well-known expert in the field and author of 'Mushrooms of the […]

As part of our Mushroom Discovery series, this hands-on and experiential learning program will happen over two days: Saturday, February 8th from 10am to 4pm and Sunday, February 9th 2025, […]

As part of our Mushroom Discovery series, this Monday Field Trip is an opportunity ONLY for individuals who participated in the Saturday and Sunday workshops. You may also sign up […]

Join fungal enthusiast Dennis Sheridan for a short introductory lecture on fungi and observe fresh mushrooms specimens found locally, Then take a walk through the garden to see what fungi […]

Have you ever wondered... what type of bird is that soaring overhead? Here's your chance to learn from a local expert, Steve Schubert! Learn to identify hawks, eagles, falcons, ospreys, […]

This walking tour is for those who attend the "Falcons and Eagles and Vultures" lecture and want to practice their skills. Join Steve Schubert to observe raptors and birds at […]

Free Family Day: Join us for Ladybug Day - Hooray! Come and celebrate ladybugs and their importance to the Garden. Learn some fun facts that you're unlikely to forget and help […]

This class is taught by SLO County Citizens' Education. It's 'Single Use Plastics 101" - for everyone. We're also calling it 'Trash Talk', because that's where most of our plastics […]