An impact report is normally more of an obligation or a chore for a nonprofit rather than something to brag […more…]

Explore Ecology inspires students and adults alike to become better environmental stewards through three programs that reach over 40,000 community […more…]

Honoring Local Students and Teachers Explore Ecology is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Explore Ecology Environmental Stewardship […more…]

Explore Ecology is looking for environmental heroes to honor at this year’s Earth Day Festival. Do you know someone who […more…]

It’s a typical school day and time for an Explore Ecology garden class. Children line up to head outside. When […more…]

Laura Bridley comes by her affinity for Casa del Herrero honestly. A native of Montecito, Bridley has a lot of […more…]

Polish opera singer and socialite Madame Ganna Walska led a life that was as colorful and flamboyant as the 3,500 […more…]

Anyone who’s visited Lotusland over the past quarter-century knows that the gorgeous botanical garden in the Montecito foothills boasts 37 […more…]

Visitor Reviews Place Conservation Organization Among the top 10% of Attractions Worldwide  Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, the oldest botanic garden […more…]

The Garden is tracking drier than average conditions as we enter high fire season The Santa Barbara County Fire Department […more…]

Santa Barbara’s historical gem invites you to celebrate its 95th birthday On March 16, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden invites […more…]

Just like nearly every place in town, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden closed for two months during the first phase of […more…]