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 "Mushrooms of Cascadia." On Friday, we'll explore "Wood Wide Webs" - the invisible forest networks through which trees, fungi and other organisms […]
As part of our Mushroom Discovery series, this hands-on and experiential learning program will happen over two days on Saturday, January 31st from 10am to 4pm and Sunday, February 1st 2026, from 10am to 4pm. Doors open at 9:30 - please plan to arrive on-time for these two full days of learning. On Saturday, participants […]
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 if you're an alumni of a previous Mushroom Discovery program at the SLO Botanical Garden. On Monday, Christian will lead us at an offsite location […]
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, […]
Enjoy an evening of connection, peace through sound vibrations, mindfulness, and nature. Immerse in harmonic tones from crystal alchemy bowls, Koshi chimes, and more. These frequencies can slow busy thoughts, […]
Join fungi enthusiast Dennis Sheridan for a short introductory lecture on fungi and observe fresh mushroom specimens found locally. Then take a walk through the garden to see what fungi […]
Join Central Coast Astronomical Society (CCAS) for an evening of stargazing at the SLO Botanical Garden. Explore the night sky with telescopes and guided viewing hosted by CCAS. Take a […]
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 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 […]
SLOBG welcomes you to a garden journaling group. The session will begin with 10-15 minutes of instruction or introduction of a theme. After which, members will have the opportunity to […]
Free Family Day: Ladybug Release Day - Hooray! Come and celebrate ladybugs and their importance to the Garden. Learn some fun facts that you're unlikely to forget and help release native […]
Enjoy an evening of connection, peace through sound vibrations, mindfulness, and nature. Immerse in harmonic tones from crystal alchemy bowls, Koshi chimes, and more. These frequencies can slow busy thoughts, […]
Join Central Coast Astronomical Society (CCAS) for an evening of stargazing at the SLO Botanical Garden. Explore the night sky with telescopes and guided viewing hosted by CCAS. Take a close-up look […]
Please join us for a potluck lunch, followed by a private Garden tour with Executive Director Janine Stillman at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. If you can't stay for […]
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 Pacific Wildlife Care at SLO Botanical Garden's Oak Glenn Pavilion Education Center for a public talk on the fascinating world of wildlife babies. Learn about ecology, wildlife rehabilitation, common […]
Free Family Day: Learn About Our Coastal Ecosystem Join our friends at Sea Otter Savvy, SLO Beaver Brigade and Pacific Wildlife Care at the SLO Botanical Garden to learn about […]
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 us for an immersion of nature, movement and sound this Earth Day. Jamie Nicole of Harmonic Holistics and Ana of Oceana Yoga will lead participants on an organic, electronic […]
Explore the art of fused glass to create a one-of-a-kind garden stake. You'll learn how to cut glass and prepare your piece for firing. Bring your creativity and artistic flair […]
