
School Programs
The Garden's school programs introduce children to the wonders of nature through interactive learning experiences. We hope to encourage a lifelong interest in plant science and ecology by fostering an appreciation and understanding of the natural world.
Our popular school programs are designed to align with the California Common Core State Standards, California Environmental Education Initiative (EEI), and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Click here to see how our school tours align with NGSS requirements for your grade
We offer 4 different programs: Nature Walk, Chumash Uses of Native Plants, Seasonal Focus Lab, and Habitat Hike. Each program is specifically designed to supplement curriculum for each grade. To register, please fill out the form below.
Click here for a printout of the Garden's school tours and policies
Our Docent-led Tours are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 9:30am, from October - June. The maximum number of students per tour is 30.
Dates are available on a first come, first served basis, so please provide at least two dates below. Prices in the registration form are based on number of classes up to 30 students. Space is extremely limited.
Please note that we offer a late start option (10am) for schools outside of Santa Barbara and Goleta. If you would like to take advantage of this late start time, please indicate your interest in the form below.
For questions about school tours, please contact [email protected] or call (805) 682-4726 ext. 160.