Please join us on August 9th 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 families, tell your friends, your friends' friends: garden admission is waived so pack a picnic and stay for the day! This is an all ages […]
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 […]
We are now SOLD OUT! While September's Stargazing event is full, you can now register for October's Stargazing event here: https://slobg.org/event/ccas-astronomy-night-stargazing-october-2026/ Join the Central Coast Astronomical Society for a beginner-friendly […]
The Way of Tea Friday, September 11 5 pm to 7 pm Join Tea Sommelier Jennifer de Tréglodé to taste tea and explore the relationship between people, plants, land, culture, and place. Jennifer is a Tea Sommelier, Chadao (Way of Tea) practitioner, tea educator, and founder of Sacred Mountain Teas and Inari Tea & Art […]
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 […]
September 27, 2026, 10 am – noon Join Gretchen Renshaw, assisted by Barb Renshaw and Jeff Reifel, for a talk and workshop on soils and plant nutrition with special attention to the California native plants of the Franciscan Complex, and the plants of serpentine soils and other niches. Gretchen Renshaw is a horticulturist and teacher. […]
Play, learn, and grow with our NEW morning playgroup on Tuesday mornings! Join for games, songs, crafts and garden exploration just like our Wednesday group. Most importantly, make connections with […]
🌿 You're Invited to Book Club at the Garden! 🌿 Join us for a delightful discussion of Matthew Evan's Soil. What to Expect: 🌸 Thoughtful conversation about ecological gardening 🌸 Shared reflections and favorite passages 🌸 A peaceful garden stroll before the meeting for inspiration 🌸BYO Tea & Light Refreshments (bring your own and something […]
Tickets are limited. Tickets are NON-refundable. Please review the following before purchasing tickets: ALL attendees 3 years and older must have TWO items to enter: 1) a ticket and 2) a whole cake (that meets the rules). Absolutely no exceptions (and no refunds). Children under 3 may attend for free, but are not allowed in […]
Volunteer Tickets are limited. Please review the following: There is no charge for a ticket, but if you want to participate and get cake, you must bring a whole cake (that meets the rules below). Absolutely no exceptions. No pets (except service animals). Cake Rules (again, no exceptions!) - Cakes must be at least 8” […]
*SOLD OUT!* If you missed your chance to get tickets for October's Stargazing event, get tickets to November here: Astronomy Night & Stargazing at SLO Botanical Garden with Central Coast Astronomical Society - SLO Botanical Garden Explore the night sky with telescopes and guided viewing hosted by the Central Coast Astronomy […]
First Class: Monday October 5th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Learn how to observe and record what you see in nature at the SLO Botanical Garden! We are thrilled to share that we are a Heartland Vendor and are offering this class to all homeschool students. Private homeschool students are welcome to register and attend. […]
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 […]
We are so sorry that we have to cancel tonight's event! Power is out at the Garden for a second day (and not expected back until Saturday afternoon) ***** Birds of the Central Coast Friday, October 16 5 pm to 7 pm Join the team from the Morro Bay Bird Festival Team and Morro Coast […]
👻🎃 Join us for a spooktacular day at the Boo-tanical Garden 🎃👻
Enjoy nature crafts, a trick or treat scavenger hunt, and more 👀 This is a free day for kids, families, and adults, so pack a lunch & stay for the day!
Celebrate the fall season with a beautiful hand-made succulent pumpkin to decorate your home 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 succulent pumpkin that can last throughout the fall season and beyond. Succulent cuttings and pumpkin […]
An Evening of Cocktails, Garden Herbs, & Good Company THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR AN EARLY 2027 DATE! Join us for an intimate evening of cocktail craft and seasonal dining at Marcerro, tucked just up the hill from the Botanical Garden. Begin the evening with a guided cocktail class, exploring the techniques, […]
October 25, 2026, 10 am – noon While the places that humans can live are limited by our relatively delicate physiology, a wondrous variety of life exists under more extreme conditions, including at spectacularly high and low temperatures, crushing pressures, and even where there is no oxygen to breathe. Join Mandy Ward to learn about […]
