Book Club at the Garden
🌿 You're Invited to a Book Club at the Garden! 🌿 Join us for a delightful early evening at the botanical garden as we come together to discuss Suzanne Simard's […]
$5.00
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Events
7.1.26 Founders Tour with Eve
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 […]
$10.00
Free Day: All Aboard the Garden Express
All Aboard the Garden Express!! July 12 - 10 am - 2 pm Join us for a fun day of trains, crafts, activites, and more at the Garden! Free admission for all.
Nature Sunday: Surprising Sand and Sediment
What is sand? Where does it come from? What is it made of? How does it get to beaches? Each grain of sand started millions of years ago deep in the earth. The sand on each beach is like a fingerprint — it’s unique to the particular beach where you find it. Take a virtual […]
Free8.5.26 Founders Tour with Eve
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 […]
Family Free Day: Scaly Safari
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 […]
Summertime Fused Glass Class!
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
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 […]
Intermediate and Beginning Birding Workshop & Guided Walk
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 encounter in as the Fall migration begins at the SLO Botanical Garden. This interactive presentation features slides, videos, live demonstrations using the Merlin Bird ID […]
Astronomy Night & Stargazing at SLO Botanical Gardens with Central Coast Astronomical Society
Join the Central Coast Astronomical Society for a beginner-friendly Astronomy Night at the SLO Botanical Garden. The 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 […]
Little Acorns – Fall 2026 Wednesdays!
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 […]
Little Acorns – Fall 2026 Tuesdays!
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 […]
Cake-a-palooza
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden 3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, United StatesTickets are limited. Tickets are NON-refundable. Please review the following before purchasing tickets: ALL attendees over 3 years of age must have TWO items to enter: 1) a ticket and […]
$25.00