The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden blooms with an abundance of low-cost outdoor children’s activities this early spring. With a goal of "education through exploration," the SLO Botanical Garden helps children of all ages learn about sustainability, where food comes from, and how to eat healthfully.

The entire garden is made of edible plants that can be used for medicinal teas, spices or a side dish for dinner. The goal is to teach children about where their food comes from, and why it’s important to make healthy eating choices.

On March 12 from 1 to 3 p.m., Family Fun Garden Cooking will bring the Children's Garden together with Cal Poly health and nutrition advocates STRIDE in a family-style cooking class. This is a great class for children and guardians to discover the joy of cooking fresh-from-the-garden meals. 

They will be harvesting early springtime plants, teaching children about nutrition and growing vegetables with hands-on participation, and creating delicious meals and desserts in the garden's commercial kitchen with plants from the Children’s Garden. This will allow children and their parents to participate in a fun, active, opportunity to aid in the importance of children connecting with nature.

The class is $20 for child and guardian, and $5 per additional family member. RSVP ahead of time, space is limited (805) 541-1400 ext. 304 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .