
Ladies Lunch Club & Private Garden Tour- Sara Corliss (private event)
Please join us for a potluck lunch, followed by a private Garden tour with Executive Director Janine Stillman at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. If you can't stay for […]

Please join us for a potluck lunch, followed by a private Garden tour with Executive Director Janine Stillman at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. If you can't stay for […]

As part of our Mushroom Discovery series, this hands-on and experiential learning program will happen over two days on Saturday, January 31st from 10am to 4pm and Sunday, February 1st […]


As part of our Mushroom Discovery series, this hands-on and experiential learning program will happen over two days: Saturday, February 8th from 10am to 4pm and Sunday, February 9th 2025, […]

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 […]

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 […]


Come visit the Garden and shop our plant nursery that is fully stocked with Mediterranean climate zone plants. During the week of 10/18- 10/25 Members will receive a 20% discount and a 10% discount will be applied for non-members during this semi-annual event. Please bring your membership card to receive your discount.

Summer Session: Wednesdays (only): June 19 to August 14th, 2024 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Cost: $55 for this 9-week session *Current Garden Membership required Program: Play, learn, and grow with our morning playgroup, Little Acorns! We play games, sing songs, make crafts, take care of our garden, and have snacks together. Most of all, […]

In this class, Holly will guide you through gentle movements and breathing exercises in a standing position (no mat needed). Qi Gong is for all ability levels - from athletes to seniors. It can help lower your stress, boost your energy, increase your flexibility, help with anxiety, and improve chronic pain. You'll feel relaxed and […]

This class is a dive into the creative process of botanical dyeing. You'll be introduced to the art form, see some examples, and venture into the garden to forage a variety of plants. Then, we'll turn found treasures into a physical memory imprinted on a beautiful 12 x 56-inch silk crepe scarf. You'll be amazed […]

We'll forage for local flora while learning about the environment and the garden. Then, we'll turn our plant treasures into a physical memory imprinted on an organic cotton bandana that you can take home. You'll be amazed at the results of your creative collaboration with nature! Join Kathleen Adams Olsen, from Water's Edge Fiber & […]

Due to the predicted storm conditions, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all events related to Art in the Garden and Plant Sale this weekend (3/29-3/31). We will be extending our plant sale discount all week in the Nursery! (3/30-4/6) 10% Non-members/20% Members Please bring your membership card to receive your discount.

Due to the predicted storm conditions, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all events related to Art in the Garden and Plant Sale this weekend (3/29-3/31). We will be extending our plant sale discount all week in the Nursery! (3/30-4/6) 10% Non-members/20% Members Please bring your membership card to receive your discount.

“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 […]

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 […]

Use your creativity to make a one-of-a-kind mosaic rock for your garden! You'll learn about cutting, glueing and grouting tile pieces and everything is provided. Once you've learned the basics, this art form can be applied to a multitude of projects at home and in the garden. About the instructor: Joan Martin Fee loves being creative […]

"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 […]

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 […]

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 […]