Events around Santa Barbara
The intention of this small group gathering is to provide support for expectant and postpartum parents/caregivers in nurturing their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We’ll create a safe and supportive space where attendees can connect, reflect, and grow through their shared and lived experience of pregnancy into parenthood. Held in the natural setting of the …
This program is especially designed for beginners who would like to learn to recognize the beautiful birds of the Botanical Garden and the Central Coast. Practice making observations and learn to use binoculars, spotting scopes, and field guides. We’ll share resources available for ongoing skill building. The morning of the workshop we’ll have taxidermy specimens, …
It’s our April FREE family day at the SLO Botanical Garden! Learn about seeds and trees, create a nature crown and leaf necklace, plant an acorn to grow an oak tree, and go on a scavenger hunt. There will be storytelling for younger children and a special visit from the Lorax! The California Native Plant …
APRIL 13, 5:00-6:30pm Transgender/Non-binary/Gender spectrum: what are pronouns/social & medical transition/ advocacy in schools and with doctors/importance of gender exploration and validation? Do to the shifts and changes in our political climate - we want parents to have an opportunity to learn from a panel of adults and teens in the LGBTQ+ community. Learn how important it …
Join us for a conversation between long-time local activist and author Jane Honikman and historian Rachel Louise Moran (University of North Texas) on postpartum depression and parental mental health. This event celebrates the establishment of the Jane Honikman Papers at UCSB Library’s Special Research Collections and the publication of Moran’s new book, Blue: A History of Postpartum Depression in America, which draws …
The intention of this small group gathering is to provide support for expectant and postpartum parents/caregivers in nurturing their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We’ll create a safe and supportive space where attendees can connect, reflect, and grow through their shared and lived experience of pregnancy into parenthood. Held in the natural setting of the …
Peek behind-the-scenes of our chocolate factory to get a high-level overview of the chocolate-making process, from bean to bar! This event is great for families, corporate groups, bachelorette weekends, and anyone new to chocolate or curious about where their food comes from. You’ll get to taste warm, flowing dark chocolate from our tempering machine, and …
RSVP here. Join us for UCSB Library's Inaugural Kenneth Karmiole Annual Lecture series in Religion in American Life featuring Dr. J. Gordon Melton. In 1968, Melton founded the Institute for the Study of American Religion and then donated the research library to UC Santa Barbara in 1985 providing the foundation for the American Religion Collection. Melton will shed …
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Making Sense of the 2020s: What the Rest of This Decade Will Require From Leaders in Policy, Politics & Communications “Leadership is not about one’s title, but rather the ability to inspire, empower, and unite others towards a common purpose.” – Pete Buttigieg In this thought-provoking talk, Pete Buttigieg unpacks …
The intention of this small group gathering is to provide support for expectant and postpartum parents/caregivers in nurturing their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We’ll create a safe and supportive space where attendees can connect, reflect, and grow through their shared and lived experience of pregnancy into parenthood. Held in the natural setting of the …
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG), host of annual Farm Day events in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties and student agriculture education programs, is hosting its free Spring “Farm Day Every Day,” at Las Cumbres Ranch near Los Alamos on Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Las Cumbres Ranch is a holistically …
Have you ever smelled the grape Kool-aid tree? Or sniffed a fresh bay leaf? Or viewed a tree surrounded by smoke? In honor of Arbor Day on April 25th, docent Faylla Chapman will lead a tour of the trees in the garden, tell their stories, and point out their blooms. It’s amazing how many trees …
Please register in advance. Join UCSB Reads and Goleta Valley Library for an afternoon of poetry readings in celebration of National Poetry Month! The event will kick off with a reading by local poet and UCSB Professor Emerita Shirley Geok-Lin Lim of one of her favorite poems. Afterward, other participants will read their selected poems to the audience. How to participate? Please complete this …
The intention of this small group gathering is to provide support for expectant and postpartum parents/caregivers in nurturing their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We’ll create a safe and supportive space where attendees can connect, reflect, and grow through their shared and lived experience of pregnancy into parenthood. Held in the natural setting of the …
Join us for an exciting, first-time-ever pop-up event! Enjoy a fiesta-style atmosphere with amazing local small business vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, and more! Stop by our school booth and get details on our Laurus College programs and learn about our Zero Tuition Discount for High School Grads! You won't want to miss this! Mark …