Little Ones Story Time

Wednesday, May 15, 10:30-11:00am  Children ages 0-4 and their caregivers are invited to story time in the library. This month, we’re sharing books about growing food! Familiar finger plays and songs will round out the program. After the story time, stay and play or read books from the collection. Location: Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture […]

FREE

Blue Muse & The Celestial Voice: Sound Bath Experience at the Conservatory

Time: 5:00-6:00PM (With optional exclusive entry to the Conservatory of Flowers from 4:30PM-5:00PM) Join the Blue Muse and The Celestial Voice Sound Healing amidst the beauty and tranquility of the Conservatory of Flower's Orchid Pavilion for a sublime Sound Bath Meditation. Come immerse yourself in a rejuvenating soundscape created by a multitude of Crystal Singing Bowls, […]

$45

Gala for the Gardens

Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 for Gala for the Gardens, the Gardens of Golden Gate Park’s signature fundraising event of the year. Alexis Madrigal, co-host of KQED’s Forum, will serve as emcee for an afternoon when we celebrate all that we love about the Gardens and in the company of friends who share our appreciation of the natural world.

$500

Craft Time and Family Nature Walk

Sunday May 19, 10:00-11:00am Calling young crafters! Children ages 4-8 and their caregivers are invited to the library to participate in a variety of nature-themed craft projects. Kids can make a tissue paper blooming cherry tree, leaf stained glass, or sunflower collage. At 10:30, a guide will be on hand to lead a casual family-friendly […]

FREE

Ask a Master Gardener

Tuesdays May 21st 2024 10:30am – 1:30pm Drop-In Program, no RSVP needed. Wonder why a plant is not thriving? Have a pest problem? We’ve partnered with the UCCE Master Gardener Program of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties to bring you this FREE service to help with your own garden. Stop by the Garden’s Library of Horticulture […]

Free

In A Landscape

IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild™ is an outdoor concert series where America’s most stunning landscapes replace the traditional concert hall. Guests explore the surrounding environment while listening to the music through wireless headphones, creating an immersive experience that fosters a connection with the music, nature, and with one another. Explore the full 2024 […]

$40

Walking Tour of Golden Gate Park

Saturday, May 25, 10am-12pm $5-$10 suggested donation, RSVP required Join Christopher Pollock, Historian in Residence for the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, on a springtime walking tour in Golden Gate Park’s east end. The walk will be easy-to-moderate and will include an overview of the park’s history.

Dance 5Rhythms

“Between the head and feet of any given person is a billion miles of unexplored wilderness” — Gabrielle Roth   Time: 12:00-1:30PM Location: San Francisco Botanical Garden - Great Meadow Participant fee: Offered on a sliding scale from $35-$45. Kids under 12 are free. In these outdoor 5Rhythms® sessions, we'll be exploring our power and […]

Ask A Master Gardener

Tuesdays May 28th 2024 10:30am – 1:30pm Drop-In Program, no RSVP needed. Wonder why a plant is not thriving? Have a pest problem? We’ve partnered with the UCCE Master Gardener Program of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties to bring you this FREE service to help with your own garden. Stop by the Garden’s Library of Horticulture […]

Free

After-hours Yoga in the Conservatory

Conservatory of Flowers 100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, San Francisco, CA, United States

Immerse yourself in the lush tropical setting of the conservatory’s west gallery for a 1-hour intermediate-level warm vinyasa yoga class lead by Nicolette Telech. Students can expect unique yoga sequencing, linking breath to movement to increase strength and flexibility while integrating mindfulness techniques and enjoying music accompaniment in a peaceful setting.

$30