Agency Details:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

The Botanic Garden is an educational and scientific institution which fosters stewardship of the natural world through inspired learning, rigorous scholarship, and premier displays.

Through an emphasis on plants native to California and the Mediterranean regions of the world, the Botanic Garden advances the knowledge and understanding of plant life and provides a rewarding experience for visitors.

Description:
Located on 65 acres in the foothills just above the city, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden features exquisite exhibits of California native plants displayed in beautiful landscaped settings. Walk along a meadow, through a canyon and redwood forest, across a historic dam, and along ridge tops that offer sweeping views of the Channel Islands.

History:
Established in 1926 as an educational and scientific institution, the Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in California dedicated to the study, conservation, and display of native flora.

Contact people:

Cherie Welsh, Volunteer Manager, (email) Mary Sheahan, Volunteer Coordinator, (email)

Office fax number: (805) 690-1120

Address:

1212 Mission Canyon Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.SantaBarbaraBotanicGarden.org

Directions:

Directions From the South: Take U.S. Hwy 101 north to the Mission Street exit. Turn right (toward the hills) at the off-ramp stop light. From the North: Take U.S. Hwy 101 south to the Mission Street exit. Turn left (toward the hills). . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 22/weekends only

Last updated on November 10, 2009