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Join us at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Children’s Garden on Saturday, June 1 at 1 PM for an afternoon of exploration with the Cal Poly Chemistry Fraternity. Get your hands dirty and get excited about science and the world around you! Activity is $5 donation per family. For more information contact education@slobg.org or 805.541.1400x304. A $3 fee is charged for parking by SLO County Parks in El Chorro…See More

Join us for a tour of the 9th Annual Art Eco show, led by participating artists. Free tour and refreshments in the Garden. The Art Eco show is an annual fundraiser for the Garden. Details can be seen at slobg.org/art-eco.See More

Join us in the Oak Glen Pavilion on Saturday, February 9 at 1 PM when State Park Docent Peggy Coon will discuss how butterflies “stay alive” in each state of development: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and adult butterfly. She will show the beautiful and unique colors on the inside and outside of the butterfly wings and explain how these colors, patterns and markings are used for protective coloration, warning, mimicry and more, and will display her own photos taken in Costa Rica, Belize, the…See More

Learn to create holiday decorations using easily found natural materials. Create a classic wreath using only a wire coat hanger and coated floral wire. Fun and inspiring workshop to “green” your holiday décor. Participants should bring coated floral wire, coat hangers, plant material and plant clippers. Cost: $5 for members/$10 non-members. Pre-registration is appreciated. For more info contact 805.541.1400×304 or education@slobg.org.See More

Come to a hands-on class on making plant terminology fun! Learn leaf and flower terms, see examples, and bring flowers and leaves from your own garden to share. Led by Claudia Freitas. See More