Youth Education: Teachers
The Youth Education Program offers a variety of activities for school groups, summer programs, and teachers. Stay current on our California standards-based programs that help you connect your students to the natural world. Also see our Resources for more material to help plan a visit and prepare your students to explore SFBG.
Garden Hours
Open daily at 9:00 am / Closing time is seasonal.
What's New
Now Taking Applications for Spring 2013 Guided School Walks
The lottery for Spring 2013 Guided School Walks is now open. Download the Info Sheet and Registration form and mail or fax your registration between November 10 and December 10.
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Let 'em get dirty
Children's Garden School Program
Research shows that playing in the dirt does a body good. Hands-on programs are offered in our Children's Garden for elementary and middle school groups on a limited basis. Programs require active teacher and parent participation.
Please call for more information. (415) 661-1316 ext. 407
Summer Programs
"From Acorn to Oak" Summer Program for Groups
Summer camp and daycare groups can sign up to participate in a one-day garden program based in our Children's Garden. Designed for K-5 students, this program runs from mid-June through mid-August, weekdays from 10 – 2 pm. Maximum group size is 45 children.
"Garden Explorers" Summer Program for Groups
Children explore the Botanical Garden in small groups with a guide, observing, collecting and sketching. Following the hike, children create a special project to take home, based on their experiences in the garden. This program is designed for groups wishing a shorter program – two hours on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday mornings in June and July. Twelve to thirty children can be accommodated on one day.
Please call for more information. (415) 661-1316 ext. 407
Garden Orientations for Teachers
Have you thought about leading your students on a visit to the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, but just don't know where to start? Call us to arrange a garden orientation for you and your colleagues, to help you make the most of your visits! These free programs can be scheduled after school, a minimum of 7 teachers is required. Please call for more information. (415) 661-1316 ext. 407.
Professional Development
The Botanical Garden Society offers professional development opportunities in collaboration with the SF Green Schoolyard Alliance, the California Academy of Sciences, and the San Francisco Unified School District. Check back regularly to learn about upcoming programs such as Ecology of the School Garden, At Home in San Francisco, and The Ecoliteracy Institute.
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 Our Resources
Dig in deep to an armload of rich content...find book lists, maps, learn about how plants talk to animals and much more. Includes activities for classes and families.
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"Nature Detectives"