Events

This Nature Sunday is all about rattlesnakes and what we can learn from spying on them. This interesting and free program will be led by Owen Bachhuber from Cal Poly.  When […]

Event Overview: Dive into the delightful world of plants at our enchanting Family Day! Experience the captivating power of nature and uncover the secrets of herbs and plants through a […]

Celebrate Fall and the Autumnal Equinox - which occurs on 9/22 at 5:43am PST! David Gibbs will present a brief introduction to the sun and explain how its position in […]

This workshop is designed for beginning and intermediate photographers in a fun and beautiful garden setting. You'll learn to take more skillful outdoor photos, for everyday use, special occasions, and […]

Look around you at the trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses - most of them started their life as a seed! Fall is a great time to look for seeds in […]

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 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 […]

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 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, but […]

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 for your health. Feel better in your body, have more energy, do the things you love to do, and live longer. Come away with a healthy […]

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 workshop will teach you how to make a unique living wreath that can last for years. The wreath frame, moss, wire & succulent cuttings will […]

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 ocean and their multiple uses in a slide presentation and large display of fresh and preserved specimens. There will also be some taste testing of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. We have some special guests coming! There will be two animal visitors to meet from Pacific Wildlife Care. Also, SLO County Waste Management will be […]

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 Redwood Coast' and the newly released, 'Mushrooms of Cascadia'. If you've heard Christian speak before, you know he's a fascinating and knowledgeable speaker. And if […]

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, from 10am to 4pm. Doors open at 9:30 - please plan to arrive on-time for these two full days of learning. The course will begin […]