Events

Visit the gardens for a Member's happy hour and get a jump on shopping for unique and drought-tolerant plants!

Let our experts guide your selection of unique and drought-tolerant plants, perfect for the Central Coast climate! Open to the public on Saturday, November 4th, 10am - 4pm. Members enjoy early shopping from 9am-10am.

It’s Free Family Day! Bring your family to the Garden to explore, enjoy, and be out in nature. In the Children's Garden, we'll be celebrating Valentine's Day with a hidden […]

Winter Session: Thursdays, February 15 - April 18 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Cost: $60 per 10-week session *Garden Membership required Program: Play, learn, and grow with our morning playgroup, […]

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 […]

ONLY ONE SPACE REMAINING! As part of our Mushroom Discovery series, this hands-on and experiential learning program will happen overf two days: Saturday, February 17th from 10am to 4pm and Sunday, February 18th, from 10am to 4pm. Doors open at 9:30 - please plan to arrive on-time for these two full days of learning. The […]

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 offsite location to […]

"Garden Groove" is a community-building drum circle which focuses on fun, friendship, and sharing good vibrations together through rhythm and guided activities. Drum circles are a way to reduce stress and boost your mood. The physical stimulation of drumming and the sound vibrations that resonate through every cell in the body stimulate the release of negative […]

Program:  The Soul & Soil program is designed to support and nurture the spirit of those experiencing their pre-birth and post-birth journey. This is a place for inclusivity, peace, and connection during what can be a challenging time of life. The SLO Botanical Garden offers a safe space to help us connect to our bodies, our […]

Free Family Day!  Join us for our Ladybug Festival! Learn about the importance of ladybugs to the conservation of plants as well as some fun facts about this that you are unlikely to forget. Plus we'll have games, crafts, and a ladybug release in the Children’s Garden.  El programa será en inglés y español. The […]

“Garden Groove” is a monthly connection-building drum circle which focuses on gathering to play drum for the sheer joy and FUN of it, while creating meaningful connections with each other. Absolutely NO previous musical/drumming experience is necessary, even if you think you have no rhythm! If you have been curious about drumming or a drum […]