
Bird and Butterfly Walk and Talk
Learn about the similar fall migration patterns of birds and butterflies!

Learn about the similar fall migration patterns of birds and butterflies!


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 heart hunt, painting rocks, and haikus. The weather looks perfect and everyone is welcome!

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, Little Acorns! We play games, sing songs, take care of our garden, and have snacks together. Most of all, we have the opportunity to make […]

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 the upcoming 'Mushrooms of Cascadia'. We'll explore the vast range of bizarre lifestyles found in Kingdom Fungi in this two-hour lecture. From […]

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 […]