Enjoy our winter light show, Photosynthesis: Love for All Seasons, beginning 30 minutes after sunset every night. The light show transforms the outside of the Conservatory into a canvas for colorful light art installed by Lumigeek accompanied by music composed by Tim Digulla. The show is free to the public and is about 30 minutes long. Bundle up and enjoy from our front lawns!
Photosynthesis: Love for All Seasons will continue to run during the Conservatory's closure for annual maintenance from January 10, 2024 to January 24, 2024. Enjoy!
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 on Tuesdays from 10:30am-1:30pm and ask your questions!
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 […]
Date: Friday, December 8 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Participant fee: $130 Instructor: Eileen P. Goldenberg, avid Urban Sketcher Registration includes a FREE Sketch Kit Please plan to meet Eileen at the Main Entrance of the Botanical Garden 5-10 minutes before the workshop start time. Eileen will show you how to simplify shapes to […]
Time: 10-12pm 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 to the San Francisco […]
December Programs Little Ones Story Time Tuesday December 19, 10:30-11 am Children ages 0-4 and their caregivers are invited to storytime in the library. Let's celebrate fall with books and songs about pumpkins, apples, and changing leaves. Location: Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture at San Francisco Botanical Garden FREE. RSVPs are appreciated; Walk-Ins are […]
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, Paiste Gongs, Hand Pan, Monochord, Native and Ocean Drums, Chimes and vocals […]
