Events

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, […]

Join us for our 4th annual Faerie Festival!! This magical Family Free Day is for faeries of all ages! There will be crafts and activities, and the garden will be […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Learn 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 […]

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 […]

🌿 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 their important contributions to habitats and ecosystems. His presentation will cover what lichens are, their structures and habitats where they are found.  After a slide […]

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 […]

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 - […]