Birding at the Garden with Golden Gate Bird Alliance

Join us for a slow stroll around the Garden exploring the bountiful birds that thrive amidst more than 8,000 kinds of plants. Walks are led by experienced birders from Golden Gate Bird Alliance. Beginning birders are warmly welcome; binoculars are suggested. Heavy rain cancels. Registration will open 1 week before scheduled walk, on Sunday at […]

Free

Soundcheck: Gardens of Golden Gate Park by Kennedy Verrett

Date: Friday, September 13 Time: 2 pm & 4 pm Location: Redwood Grove Soundcheck: Gardens of Golden Gate Park honors the practices of conservation, preservation, and innovation for future generations. This work is designed to guide listeners through the Redwood Grove at the historic San Francisco Botanical Gardens. These ancient relics offer a unique space […]

Free

Little Ones Story Time

SF Botanical Garden

Date:Wednesday, August 14 2024 Time:10:30-11:00am Location: San Francisco Botanical Garden- Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture Children ages 0-4 and their caregivers are invited to story time in the library. This month, we’re sharing books about flowers! Familiar finger plays and songs will round out the program. After the story time, stay and play or […]

FREE

Yoga in the Garden

Date: August 15th 2024 Time: 5:30PM-6:30PM Location: San Francisco Botanical Garden- Garden of Fragrance Join us on the Garden's Garden of Fragrance for a 60 minute class lead by Nicolette Telech. Nicolette has been instructing vinyasa style yoga classes since 2015. During this weekly offering, students can expect a unique and accessible yoga sequence, linking […]

$15

UC Master Gardener Monthly Talks: Succulents

SF Botanical Garden

Join us in San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Bookstore for expert advice on caring for your garden!  This Month's Topic: Succulents Learn about the beautiful world of succulents and the science of growing them--including care and propagation, diseases and pests, as well as horticultural forms and oddities. We'll explore the characteristics of some of the more […]

$5

Library Crafts for Kids

Date: Saturday, August 17 2024 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm Location: Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture at San Francisco Botanical Garden Children ages 5-10 (accompanied by an adult) are invited to the library courtyard to make tea cup fairy gardens, using succulents and other plants! Bring your imagination and creative spirit; we’ll provide all the materials. Be […]

Free

Botanical Board Games

Date: Saturday, August 17 2024 Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm Location: Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture at San Francisco Botanical Garden Drop in the library with friends and family to play a variety of nature-related board and card games. Most games are for 2-4 players and recommended for ages 8+ FREE. RSVPs are appreciated; Walk-Ins are welcome!

FREE

Sketching with Sami

Date: August 23rd 2024 Time: 10:00AM-12:30PM Location: San Francisco Botanical Garden Participant fees: Adult – $30 Youth (Ages 10-17) – $15 For the beginner who wants to learn about field sketching to an advanced illustrator who wants a reason to explore the Gardens of Golden Gate Park, join science illustrator Sami Chang as she goes […]

$15 – $30

Sketching with Sami

Date: August 24th 2024 Time: 10:00AM-12:30PM Location: San Francisco Botanical Garden Participant fees: Adult – $30 Youth (Ages 10-17) – $15 For the beginner who wants to learn about field sketching to an advanced illustrator who wants a reason to explore the Gardens of Golden Gate Park, join science illustrator Sami Chang as she goes […]

$15 – $30

Harvesting Cannabis in Your Garden with Emily & Penny

Date: Sunday, August 25th, 2024 Location: San Francisco Botanical Garden - Bookstore Time: 11am-12pm Fee : $5 (All Ages; Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is registered for the workshop.) Workshop Description: Join us to get practical advice on harvesting and enjoying your Cannabis at home. Whether you […]

$5