Member Volunteer Morning: California Native Garden

Event sold out. Please email membership@gggp.org to join the waitlist. Learn more about other volunteer opportunities, visit gggp.org/volunteer.

Sunday, October 25, 2026
9:30am-12pm 
San Francisco Botanical Garden — California Native Garden
Free for members 

About the Program

Members are invited to spend the morning learning about and helping care for the Arthur L. Menzies Garden of California Native Plants. 

Enjoy coffee and chat with Curator and Conservation Lead Brandi Eide as you explore some of the highlights of the California Native Garden, including its wildflower meadow. Then, join fellow members for a hands-on volunteer session to help care for the collection with guidance from our horticulture staff. 

Whether you’re a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members, learn more about the Gardens, and contribute to its care. 

Meeting Point  

California Native Garden in San Francisco Botanical Garden (Link to Google Map).  

Schedule 

• 9:30-10am — Coffee and learn more about the collection 
• 10am-12pm — Guided volunteer session  

Coffee and light snacks will be provided. This event is open to participants ages 15 and over.  

How to Prepare   

• Wear long pants and close-toed shoes (no sandals); boots that can be worn in garden beds are recommended  
• Bring reusable water bottles  
• Use appropriate weather protection (ie sunscreen, hat, etc.)   
• Personal items must stay with you during the volunteer service activity, so we recommend leaving laptops and other valuables at home   
• Coffee and light snacks will be provided.  
• Feel free to bring your lunch if you wish to picnic in the Botanical Garden afterwards  

Space is limited. Heavy rain or wind cancels. RSVP to membership@gggp.org. You will be sent additional instructions and will need to complete a waiver form as outlined above to participate.

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About Member Volunteer Mornings

Member Volunteer Mornings is a quarterly series that brings members together to connect, learn, and volunteer. Each event highlights a different part of the botanical garden, offering behind-the-scenes insights and the opportunity to help care for the garden with guidance from our horticulture team. Next sessions will take place in January and May 2027.  

To learn more about other volunteer opportunities at the Gardens, visit: gggp.org/volunteer. 

Not a member yet? Join today to support the Gardens of Golden Gate Park—all while enjoying free admission, special member events, discounts, and so much more.  

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Waiver Requirement  

Each participant who is 18 years or older must sign a Volunteer Agreement, Waiver, and Photo Release unless they already have an active Gardens Better Impact account. All youth under the age of 18 must have a completed Minor Consent Waiver filled out by their legal guardian or parent.   

You will be sent additional instructions after registration and will need to complete an appropriate waiver form as outlined above to participate.