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
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”.

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Win a trip for 2 to London! Buy a ticket to the
Chelsea Flower Show Raffle
Chelsea Flower Show

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Fall Guided School Walk Lottery NOW OPEN
Fall 2008 Guided Walks
We're now accepting applications for Fall/Winter 2008 Guided School Walks. Download an information sheet and application below.
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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY

Adult Docent Training Program Adult Docent Training

Join one of the top 10 botanical gardens in the U.S., with a collection of over 7,500 different plants for this Fall's Docent Training, emphasizing plants from the Southern Hemisphere. Nine sessions on Saturdays starting September 13.
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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.

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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!


Become a Member Today!
Become a Member Today!

Join the SF Botanical Garden Society, and support the jewel of Golden Gate Park. SFBGS Membership provides essiential support for conservation, education, maintenance and horticulture.

With a variety of benefits and discounts, cultivate your passion for nature 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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