Community Calendar

Sudden Oak Death (SOD), a serious exotic disease, is threatening the survival of tanoak and several oak species in coastal forests of California, between Del Norte and Monterey Counties. The disease spreads during wet years on leaves of California bay laurels and tanoaks.

SOD blitzes are community events for anyone to go out into nature and look at California bay laurel trees for symptoms of this tree disease. Your collections will be displayed on the SOD BLITZ website. Become a local citizen scientists and search for these symptoms in San Luis Obispo County along the beautiful creeks and parks we have.

Let’s Party! Join us for our biggest bash of the year for Lulu Hyggelig’s Birthday Party. We will be celebrating one of CalNAM’s biggest and most popular exhibitions yet, Lulu Hyggelig - Troll #154 by world-renowned Danish Artist Thomas Dambo.

This event-to-remember will include: DJ, exclusive troll photo-ops, raffle prizes, birthday cake, free crafts: birthday card and party hat decorating, appetizers, charcuterie, wine and mocktails, and our first public introduction to the new Executive Director.

Questions? Contact exec.director@calnatureartmuseum.org

UC Master Gardener Program of San Luis Obispo County extends an invitation to the public to visit our SLO demonstration garden. Bring your lunch, tour the garden, ask questions, or just sit and enjoy the sights & sounds of the Garden of the Seven Sisters.

Held the first Wednesday of each month from April through September, this informal drop-in event is an opportunity to ask the Master Gardeners questions.

Celebrate the vibrant union of olive and lavender products in our beautiful community. At this annual free event, you’ll experience a delightful blend of Paso Robles’ finest olive and lavender offerings as you meet local farmers and discover their diverse range of award winning olive oils along with local & regional lavender farmers bringing all your favorite farm fresh lavender products.

Learn More: https://pasoroblesdowntown.org/downtown-event/paso-robles-olive-festival-lavender-festival-may-9th/

This magical Family Free Day is for faeries of all ages! There will be crafts and activities, and the garden will be filled with music, storytelling, and face-painting. Faerie attire is encouraged. Concessions will be available for purchase.

There is a free shuttle available from across the street at Cuesta College. Otherwise a $5 day use fee will be charged by El Chorro Regional Park.

Join us at the historic Printery for the first-ever Printery Art Walk, Show and Sale. Explore local art, meet new makers, and step inside a 110-year-old landmark in the heart of town.

It’s baaaa-ck! Join us for City Farm SLO’s 5th Annual Sheep Shearing Shindig!

Watch expert shearers in action, learn about Navajo-Churro sheep, and try your hand at wool processing activities like washing, carding, spinning, and felting.

This Mother’s Day, pet lovers and their four-legged family members are invited to celebrate the special bond between moms and their “furbabies” at this family-friendly community event benefiting the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation.

Dress up with your dogs, cats, or other beloved companions and stroll through the historic district, visiting local merchants and collecting stamps on your event “paws-sport” passport. Completed pawssports will be entered into prize drawings featuring amazing donations from local businesses and sponsors.

Enjoy a lively costume contest with categories like Best Mom & Furbaby Duo, Funniest Costume, Most Creative, Best Rescue Story, and Crowd Favorite.

Winners will be announced during the afternoon celebration, along with live music, raffle drawings, sponsor recognition, and a special spotlight on adoptable shelter animals.

Join in the celebration at the annual Mother's Day Tea Party at the beautiful Heritage House Garden. Tea, sandwiches, scones, and desserts will be served. Fun crafts, photo ops, painting, and other activities will help you make memories to last a life time.

$50 for two people, $20 each additional person.

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