Celebrate the season at the Spring Gardening Festival & Marketplace, an inspiring afternoon centered on the beauty and importance of native plants. The event begins at 2:30 PM with a lively marketplace featuring local eco-friendly businesses and nonprofit organizations offering practical ideas for creating more sustainable, climate-resilient landscapes.
At 4:00 PM, enjoy a series of short films produced by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, highlighting real-life native plant transformations at Elings Park. Following the screening, former Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider will moderate a panel discussion with local environmental experts, offering insight and conversation around sustainable gardening and environmental stewardship.
This event is part of the 2026 Green Film Series at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, which brings the community together for compelling films, dynamic discussions, and meaningful conversations focused on today’s most pressing environmental issues.