San Francisco Botanical Garden
Escape to a unique urban oasis of extraordinary beauty. Enjoy the San Francisco Botanical Garden's world of gardens, excellent horticulture library, bookstore, and education programs. The San Francisco Botanical Garden is open daily, 365 days a year and is free to the public. Weekdays: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Weekends & Holidays: 10 am to 5 pm. FREE GUIDED WALKS are given daily at 1:30 pm.
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What's New
AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS

 Looking for fun engaging outdoor activities to do with your kids this summer?
Family Adventures: for ages 3 to 5 years
Join us for "Family Adventures"
Each session includes story time, garden exploring, and garden-based art activities.

Tuesdays in July and August at 11:00 am

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Garden Feast 2008
Save the Date for this Benefit Gala Luncheon
Honoring Dr. Peter H. Raven, President of the Missouri Botanical Garden and a Time Magazine, “Hero for the Planet”.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 >>

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY
Volunteers Needed to Lead Children's Walks
Children's Docent Training
Mark your calendar for the upcoming Children's Docent Training September 23 – December 9, 2008.

DETAILS >>
ART IN THE LIBRARY
Art Exhibit by Gianna Marino
 "Creatures Small – Insects and Plants"
Art and Photography by Margo Bors

JULY – SEPTEMBER >>
Garden Map - PDF
In Bloom

10 Essential Conservation Measures for California Gardeners

Here are ten simple steps that California gardeners can take to conserve resources and adapt to California’s changing climate.

  1. Plant water-wise native and Mediterranean climate plants
  2. Eliminate or reduce water hungry lawns
  3. Switch to drip irrigation rather than overhead sprinklers
  4. View the list and find out why conservation measures are increasingly essential for California gardens >>

Calling All VolunteersVolunteers Welcome!

Our fun, energetic and dedicated group of volunteers help make the Garden's programs possible. We welcome anyone interested in joining. Find out more about new opportunities and sign-up to volunteer today!




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The San Francisco Botanical Garden's beauty and value as a major cultural resource are the result of a successful public/private partnership between San Francisco's Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society, a non-profit corporation.

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Mailing Address: 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122-2370
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