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SUMMARY:Nature Sunday: Underground
DESCRIPTION:September 27\, 2026\, 10 am – noon \nJoin 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. \n \nGretchen Renshaw is a horticulturist and teacher. She co-founded the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden. This demonstration garden features California native plants and sustainable gardening practices. \nGretchen taught general science and horticulture to both adults and children. She worked as a science teacher in an elementary school\, engaging students in hands-on science activities. In parallel she taught horticulture at UCLA Extension. Because she could not find a suitable textbook for her class on Soils and Plant Nutrition. She decided to write one with her partner. “Underground: A Gardener’s Guide to Soil and Plant Nutrition” was published in 2019.
URL:https://slobg.org/event/nature-sunday-underground/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T093000
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SUMMARY:Little Acorns - Fall 2026 Tuesdays!
DESCRIPTION: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 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! \nFall Session Tuesdays (09/29/26-11/17/26) from 9:30am – 11:30am \nSession #1 09/29/26 \nSession #2 10/06/26 \nSession #3 10/13/26 \nSession #4 10/20/26 \nSession #5 10/27/26 \nSession #6 11/03/26 \nSession #7 11/10/26 \nSession #8 11/17/26 \n \nCost: $60 for this 8-week long session along with current SLO Botanical Garden Membership. One registration per family. \nInstructions for registration: This program is for SLOBG members with an additional cost of $60 per 8-week session. If you need to purchase or renew a membership\, you can do so here and then follow the instructions below to register. If you’d like to apply for a scholarship\, please email: faith@slobg.org by August 24th. Based on the number of requests and available funding\, the final number of scholarships/partial scholarships will be determined on Tuesday\, 09/01. Because Little Acorns tends to fill to capacity each season\, a few spots have been saved. If you are DEFINITELY interested in attending\, we recommend registering in advance to reserve your spot. Any received scholarship funding can be applied and refunded mid September. \nThis year\, we are inviting one to two parents to support Dina\, our new Lead Acorn instructor\,  as Little Acorn assistants. This requires a commitment to attend all sessions and support Little Acorns leads with set up\, circle time and breakdown. Little Acorn assistants are eligible for waived registration fees. If this is of interest to you\, please email: faith@slobg.org. \nThis new Little Acorns group is led by Dina Overland. We’re thrilled to have her at the Garden! \nAbout Your Instructor: \n \nHi\, I’m Dina! \nI’m so excited to be leading a new session of Little Acorns! I love being outdoors and seeing the world through children’s eyes. I spent much of my son’s childhood exploring nature alongside him. And I have run a local nonprofit’s nature immersion program for young children (with plenty of support for their social-emotional growth and sensory needs) for several years. \nA few fun facts about me: I think sunsets are magical\, snails are my favorite animals\, the beach and the desert are my happy places\, and wildflower patches are where I happily lose track of time. I love backyard birding\, gardening\, and admiring red-tailed hawks soaring high overhead. \nI can’t wait to explore alongside your little ones—whether we’re searching for bugs\, listening to birds\, or noticing the plants and flowers around us. Let’s slow down\, get curious\, and have fun connecting! \n \nPlease email: faith@slobg.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in the Garden!
URL:https://slobg.org/event/little-acorns-fall-2026-tues/
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SUMMARY:Cake-a-palooza
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are limited. Tickets are NON-refundable.  Please review the following before purchasing tickets: \n\nALL 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 the cake-cutting area.\nNo pets (except service animals).\n\nCake Rules (again\, no exceptions!)\n– Cakes must be at least 8” in diameter and 3” high.\n– Cakes can be any flavor or style.\n–  Dress (your cake) to impress.  Bake (or buy) us your best.  This is your chance to show off your best baking and decorating skills.  We love a supermarket cake as much as the next person\, but this is not the time for that.|\n–  Bring a card or a sign listing your cake’s ingredients.  If your cake has or doesn’t have allergens (gluten\, nuts\, dairy\, eggs) – let us know that too.\n–  Cakes should be on a board\, plate\, or stand (no pans or trays) – cardboard is fine!  Bring your own server. Make sure everything is labeled!! \nEvent Rules:\n–  Cakes should be in place by 10:30 am\n–  There will be 15 minutes for cake viewing and picture taking before cake-cutting chaos ensues.\n–  Everyone gets a randomly assigned wristband at check-in.  When cake-cutting time starts\, we’ll pull a color at random\, and that group will have 6 minutes to get cake!!! We’ll keep going until all groups have had a turn. Cake permitting\, you will be allowed one re-entry after all groups have had a turn. If there is cake remaining — we’ll let people return.\n– Cake chaos will begin at 11:00 am (ish!). \nMore Info:\nWe’ll have tables and chairs set up on the terraces and picnic tables throughout the garden. You are also welcome to bring your own blankets and choose a spot!\nYou can bring water bottles\, small coolers\, and/or picnic baskets. Outside alcohol is not permitted.\nWe’ll have beverages for sale\, including the Garden’s signature Lavender Lemonade\, Iced Tea\, and Mimosas!
URL:https://slobg.org/event/cake-a-palooza/
LOCATION:San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden\, 3450 Dairy Creek Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cake-a-palooza - Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Tickets are limited.  Please review the following: \n\nThere 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.  \nNo pets (except service animals).\n\nCake Rules (again\, no exceptions!)\n– Cakes must be at least 8” in diameter and 3” high.\n– Cakes can be any flavor or style.\n–  Dress (your cake) to impress.  Bake (or buy) us your best.  This is your chance to show off your best baking and decorating skills.  We love a supermarket cake as much as the next person\, but this is not the time for that.|\n–  Bring a card or a sign listing your cake’s ingredients.  If your cake has or doesn’t have allergens (gluten\, nuts\, dairy\, eggs) – let us know that too.\n–  Cakes should be on a board\, plate\, or stand (no pans or trays) – cardboard is fine!  Bring your own server. Make sure everything is labeled!! \nEvent Rules:\n–  Cakes should be in place by 10:30 am (even if you have a “later” volunteer shift) — We’ll have some fridge space if you want to drop your cake off in advance.\n–  There will be 15 minutes for cake viewing and picture taking before cake-cutting chaos ensues.\n–  Everyone gets a randomly assigned wristband at check-in (including volunteers).  When cake-cutting time starts\, we’ll pull a color at random\, and you can join that group will have 6 minutes to get cake!!! We’ll keep going until all groups have had a turn. Cake permitting\, you will be allowed one re-entry after all groups have had a turn. If there is cake remaining — we’ll let people return.\n– Cake chaos will begin at 11:00 am (ish!). \nMore Info:\nWe’ll have tables and chairs set up on the terraces and picnic tables throughout the garden. You are also welcome to bring your own blankets and choose a spot!\nYou can bring water bottles\, small coolers\, and/or picnic baskets. Outside alcohol is not permitted.\nWe’ll have beverages for sale\, including the Garden’s signature Lavender Lemonade\, Iced Tea\, and Mimosas!
URL:https://slobg.org/event/cake-a-palooza-volunteers/
LOCATION:San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden\, 3450 Dairy Creek Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Night & Stargazing at SLO Botanical Garden with Central Coast Astronomical Society
DESCRIPTION:Explore the night sky with telescopes and guided viewing hosted by the Central Coast Astronomy Society. \nThe evening begins at 7:00 pm with a live astronomy presentation\, where CCAS astronomers will guide you through the night sky and introduce objects we will observe that night. Then we’ll head outside to the telescope area for guided stargazing our friendly astronomers. \nWe’ll take a close-up look at Andromeda galaxy\, globular star clusters in Pegasus and Scorpius\, spectacular nebulae in Sagittarius and Lyra\, and the beautiful rings of Saturn! \nOur astronomers will help guests understand what they are seeing and answer questions along the way. Whether you’re brand new to astronomy or already love looking up\, this will be a fun and welcoming night under the stars. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive on time\, since the indoor presentation sets the stage for the telescope viewing and helps make the outdoor observing more meaningful. CCAS astronomers will provide telescopes; guests are welcome to bring binoculars and their sense of wonder. \nThis program is rain or shine. If clouds roll in\, we’ll move the experience indoors with engaging astronomy activities\, demonstrations\, and night-sky exploration for attendees ages 7 and older. Clear skies or not\, we’ll learn something new and enjoy an evening immersed in the wonders of the universe. \nAdmission is $10 per person\, and advance reservations are required. \nStar Party Etiquette and Guidelines \nTo help everyone enjoy the night sky\, please avoid white lights after dark and use only minimal red light when necessary. Alcoholic beverages\, smoking\, and vaping are not permitted near the telescopes or stargazing areas. \nPlease wear sturdy shoes\, as we’ll be walking around telescope equipment in low light. For safety\, children must stay with their adult and follow telescope instructions. This program is recommended for ages 7 and older. \n* Please note: El Chorro Regional Park charges a $5 day-use fee to enter the park from March through October. Please carpool when possible and have cash ready to help expedite park entry. *
URL:https://slobg.org/event/ccas-astronomy-night-stargazing-october-2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Family Free Day: Boo-tanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:👻🎃 Join us for a spooktacular day at the Boo-tanical Garden 🎃👻 \nThis is a free day for kids\, families\, and adults\, so pack a lunch & stay for the day! \nEnjoy nature crafts\, a trick or treat scavenger hunt\, and more 👀 \nCostumes encouraged! \nWe hope to see you there – no ticket or registration needed. \nWhile everything is free\, your donation will help us support future free programs for families. We thank you for making events like these possible! \n*Please Note: There is a $5 entry fee to El Chorro Regional Park. Bring cash for speedy entry!*
URL:https://slobg.org/event/free-day-boo-tanical-garden/
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SUMMARY:Holiday Succulent Pumpkins
DESCRIPTION: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 will be provided for everyone\, but if you have any succulents growing in your yard\, feel free to bring cuttings to share. Anyone aged 13 and up is welcome to participate! \nThis workshop will take place in the retail nursery. Please bring water\, dress in layers and wear sunblock. In the case of rain or extreme winds\, the workshop will be held the Oak Glen Pavilion. \nMembers enjoy $10 off. Please use the following code at check-out: Member10off \nNote: There is a $20 materials fee. Please bring cash to pay the instructor on the day of the class. Thanks! \nNote: There is a $5 entry fee to enter El Chorro Regional Park. Bring cash for speedy entry!
URL:https://slobg.org/event/holiday-succulent-pumpkins/
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