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Lectures & Symposia

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden sponsors lectures and special events featuring local experts, scientists, and horticulturists from around the world who address topics of local and general interest. The Garden offers occasional lecture series that focus on specific areas of interest for the Santa Barbara community. Information about currently scheduled lectures and special events is available in the Leaves of Learning portion of the Ironwood. Contact the SBBG Registrar or phone (805) 682-4726 ext. 102
To view all items on the Garden calendar at a glance, check the Program Calendar 

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Wine & Cheese Botanic Lecture: A Big Dose of Isabelle Greene

June 29, 2013

Today’s lecture: A Big Dose of Isabelle Green with Isabelle Greene, FASLA, principal with Isabelle Greene and Associates, Inc.
Sponsoring Winery: Telegraph Brewery

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The American Meadow Garden

Native Plant Gardening

July 5, 2013

Design Tips for Photogenic Gardens

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Wine & Cheese Botanic Lecture: A Pictorial History of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

July 27, 2013

Today’s lecture: A Pictorial History of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden with Betsy Collins, SBBG Director of Horticulture
Sponsoring Winery: Pali Wine Co.

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Wine & Cheese Botanic Lecture: Not in My Backyard

August 17, 2013

Today’s lecture: Not in My Backyard: Risks to Wild lands When Using Invasive Plants in Landscaping with John Knapp
Sponsoring Winery: Riverbench

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