Youth Education

The Youth Education Program serves over 10,000 San Francisco school-aged children and their families every year. School groups enjoy perennial favorites like our Guided School Walks and Children's Garden programs, families participate in Story Time Walks or the Urbia Treasure Hunt, and everyone can learn from fun online resources that bring the Botanical Garden to life!

Garden Hours

Open daily at 9am / Closing time is seasonal.

Lottery for Spring 2013 Guided School Walks Now Closed

The lottery for Spring 2012 Guided School Walks is now closed. Find out more about Guided School Walks here or click on the snail to help you prepare for your visit!

Info Sheet | Registration Form

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Help city kids experience nature

Over 5,500 San Francisco school children will visit the Botanical Garden this year and volunteers are needed to help guide them through the Garden and teach them about plants.

The next Children's Docent Training takes place Tuesday mornings starting February 12, 2013.

Become a Children's Docent >>

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Hunt for Treasure in San Francisco

Check out this self-guided adventure experience, now available at the Garden Bookstore. Follow clues in a booklet that makes exploring the garden more exciting than ever, and a special hidden box rewards those who complete the botanical adventure!

Developed in collaboration with SFBGS, this program is both educational and entertaining for all ages.

About URBIA >>

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ADMISSION  FREE for all SF City & County Residents, Members & School Groups     /     $7 Non-residents     /       Discounted fee: Seniors, Students & Children
      


      LOCATION Entrances at the corner of 9th Ave at Lincoln Way & at MLK Jr. Blvd. off the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park
      



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