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Education
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is home to the Center for Teaching California Ecology. Our educational mission is to increase an understanding of the role of plant life in the natural world. Through increased knowledge of fascinating and complex biological and physical interactions, program participants gain a deeper understanding of nature and the importance of environmental stewardship. Wherever appropriate, our programs take advantage of the Botanic Garden's diverse plantings and plant community displays to extend the learning experience in a unique, outdoor classroom setting.
Public Programs
The Garden has an array of education programming that will engage adults and children of all interests, backgrounds, and levels of knowledge.
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Classes |
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Lectures |
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Field Trips & Courses |
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Certificate Programs |
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Workshops in Botany & Natural History |
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Workshops in Gardening & Horticulture |
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Workshops in Botanical Arts & Culture Programs |
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Workshops for Families |
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Family Nature Camps |
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Weekend and Evening Educational Events for Families |
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Information about currently scheduled classes, lectures, and programs is available in the Garden's Calendar of Classes.
School Programs
The Garden provides many valuable services for schools. Our popular school programs are aligned with current Science Content Standards for California Public Schools and include interactive tour and school outreach programs, classroom kits, teacher resource guides, and teacher training workshops. Our School Program Guide provides information about current school programs, materials, scheduling, and fees.
Educational Partnerships
The Garden is involved in a number of educational partnerships. Our education professionals are members of the Santa Barbara Museum Educators Roundtable. Currently, we co-sponsor programs with the Los Padres National Forest, University of California Cooperative Extension, and the Gevirtz Research Center in the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, among others that enable us to better serve our community.
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