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I've been going to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens since I was a kid. We called it the Arboretum then.
I retired from teaching 2 years ago and decided to look for a new adventure.
The next week, I was in the Garden's spring docent training. Eight enjoyable weeks later, I was an official docent!
Since the spring, I've been spending time there every week. (Not a docent requirement.) Every time I walk around it feels like an adventure because I always see something new.
I’ve been coming to the SF Botanical Garden since childhood, when it was called Strybing Arboretum. It is an urban oasis I enjoyed with my family and a peaceful place where we brought our aging parents for outings. It is a sanctuary for creatures of all types that continuously evolves. As a docent and special events volunteer for the past three years, I’ve enjoyed getting more involved behind the scenes. The more I learn about the marvelous collections, the more that I appreciate them, and want to share this treasure with the public.
Each time I walk through the Garden I experience a new wonder. Pipe vine caterpillars and butterflies renewing their presence in the Native Garden, school children discovering exploding seed pods, and 100 Hula dancers performing on the Great Meadow for Flower Piano are just a few examples. As a volunteer and a member, I get satisfaction from belonging to an institution that offers recreation, education, beauty, and an emphasis on plants and their importance to our world and our lives.
I recently attended the Flower Piano event at the Botanical Gardens as a volunteer, and it was one of the most touching, authentic, and beautiful events I've seen! the diversity of ideas and passion that exists within the Garden community is unprecedented, and I am so glad that this organization creates space for people to build connections to others, their community, and the natural world.
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The botanical garden is truly magical, specially during flower piano. It has become my favorite place to relax in and explore in San Francisco.
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The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of my favorite places in San Francisco. It provides a welcome retreat from the city feels so far removed from daily life. The garden is large and features a diverse array of plant, animal, and insect life. I worked here as a counselor in the garden's first camp program and I really enjoyed seeing how children interacted with the space and formed meaningful relationships with the environment.
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My favorite pocket of San Francisco! Any time I have family or friends visiting, a trip to the garden is a must-include. It still amazes me that such a beautiful natural space is available within city limits. There are multiple collections in peak season no matter the time of year, which means it's a new and amazing experience every time you visit. The garden is meticulously tended by staff and volunteers alike, and their love for the garden translates into each and every plant. Special events like Flower Piano and Full Moon Walks are just icing on the cake.
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SFBG Society connects tourists and locals alike with one of San Francisco's best attractions, our Botanical Garden. As a volunteer docent, I give free walking tours of the garden, encouraging visitors to use all of their senses, discover new plants, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the garden and its history. Beyond tours, the Society also provides seasonal interpretation stations on key collections like the Redwood Grove, the Garden of Fragrance, Magnolias, and more. Other events like Flower Piano and Bean Sprouts Family Days give visitors special occasions to experience the garden in new ways. I'll be visiting for years to come.
As a volunteer working in the California natives section (specifically the pipevine swallowtail habitat), it has been truly a rewarding experience. The enthusiasm of the people, from all over the world, as I show them the butterflies, caterpillars, and chrysalis' has been amazing. I have not had a single negative experience. Many of them tell me that they are going to plant a butterfly garden of their own. To be a part of this nonprofit, whereby I get to educate and inspire people, is as good as it gets. Thanks, Mike Belcher
Lucky to be a part of such a wonderful group of staff & volunteers! The SF Botanical Garden Society is a Community. You have the opportunity to volunteer or work with an all inclusive, relaxing, warm group of people while experiencing the tranquil, beautiful garden environment, while at the same time helping to educate, guide and assist visitors. As an added bonus your benefitting from making new friends, listening to peoples stories, bonding with like mind souls and forming one of the best communities in SF - The SF Botanical Garden Society At Strybing Arboretum COMMINUTY!
For 5 years in a row my firm has worked with Chloe @ the botanical gardens for our annual volunteer day. The set up process is easy and we've always had a great day or gardening. Thanks SFBG!
SFBG has an incredible community of volunteers that make it easy and fun to get involved. Six years ago I took an amazing tour of the garden and was inspired to become a docent myself. 6 years later I finally moved to San Francisco and immediately began volunteering with SFBG; my girlfriend volunteers as well and we're both growing together at this wonderful place. It's clear that the money and effort goes a long way at this particular non-profit institution. I look forward to contributing my money and time to a cause as worthy as this.
The garden is large, diverse and very accessible for visitors of all ages. The Society which works closely with tha Garden staff offers many interesting volunteer opportunities. Situated in the middle of Golden Gate Park, it is easily reached by public transport. He climate in San Francisco makes it a lovely place to visit all year round.
Wonderful community of plant lovers, mentors and experts! I have learned so much about the diverse plant collections and visitor engagement in the short amount of time I have been volunteering. Thank you!
as a retreat from the techno-cultural stresses of modern urban life, the Garden is an invaluable emotional, and educational, asset to thousands of visitors each year, particularly to city children, who often have no other meaningful contact with the natural world. as a volunteer, i have witnessed countless magical moments where a child is exposed firsthand to an environment utterly inaccessible on a mechanical device. there is no screen, there are no buttons; only the great oxygen of plant and animal life enriching the imagination. there is no substitute for what the Garden grows...in plants and people alike.
I've visited and loved the San Francisco Botanical Garden ever since I moved to the Bay Area in the 1970s. At first I stopped by because of the beauty, peace, and sanctuary of the Garden. As years passed I became a volunteer and gained a deeper connection and sense of community with other folks dedicated to the Garden. I began to understand how important we are in educating the children of San Francisco about the value of plants and our natural ecosystems, and to know more about our role in conserving and showcasing rare and sometimes threatened species. Unique because of the mild and foggy climate of San Francisco, the San Francisco Botanical Garden features plants that would be difficult for others to grow outdoors in one location--we occupy a singular place amongst botanical gardens. There is something unique and beautiful to see in every season! Now, as Board Chair of the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society, I am pleased to continue to support and cherish this wonderful San Francisco institution.
The San Francisco Botanical Garden is a treasure and an oasis. A wonderful place to be among amazing plants and to hear and see birds of all kinds. With multiple garden areas representing plants from around the world, as well as the spectacular ancient plant garden, which tells the story of the evolution of plants on the earth, in this sanctuary one can enjoy of brief respite from our hectic lives, or spend hours exploring. I've been coming to the garden for 30 years, and there are always new things to see and to learn.
I've been enjoying SF Botanical Garden for a quarter-century, and it's always a sweet respite from the city and its urban harshness. SFBG is unique in that its plant collection is organized by geographic area, so it feels closer to the natural world, and more like an escape to far-off lands. And even though I love Golden Gate Park, I enjoy the quiet of this Garden sanctuary; no music or pets or sports games to disturb one's quiet revery. Young children love this Garden, too, because many of its hidden places are quite magical.
One of my favorite memories for 2018 will be the evening my 2 girlfriends and I spent in the SF Botanical Gardens (SFBG) at an event called Piano Days. SFBG sets up pianos throughout the Gardens over an ~12 day period for anyone to play, with a few scheduled performances scattered over the period. Night Performances happen on a few evenings too, where the Gardens are lit up magically and guests can stroll from one performance to another. We found ourselves at an evening performance in The Redwood Grove, listening to a beautiful piano performance while looking up through the subtlety lit redwoods to admire the twinkling stars. What a wonderful moment! I was especially proud because I'd spent my last 2 Saturdays volunteering at this event, so it was a special treat to enjoy it that evening.
We all experience joys and generosities in our lives. When I receive these great and valuble gifts, I believe in returning the generosity.
I had always taken great pleasure being in the Strybing Arboretum, buying plants and enjoying the clever membership events. I knew becoming a volunteer was inevitable. After listening to hundreds of hours of music at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, I decided each hour of the incredible music I was gifted would be given back. That was almost 10 years ago and as a volunteer, my time at the Strybing Arboretum has also been a source of joy and learning. I have met wonderful people, learned new skills and contribute to the tasks that need to be done.
Strybing Arboretum continues to flourish in its creativity and sponsering new and exciting events.
Why did I seek out the botanical garden soon after retirement from teaching? Because I had said to myself, "No more four walls for me!" As a science and language teacher, and a love for gardening, being a Children's docent seemed like a natural placement. Fourteen years later, every time I lead a group of youngsters, they delight me with their energy, their curiosity and charm. Interacting and teaching them about the natural world makes my day!
The SF botanical garden is a great way to contribute community while maintaining a sense of connection to Nature. The staff and other volunteers are very friendly and welcoming.It's always rewarding to see the results of our work. I really appreciate the flexibility in scheduling and the diversity of activities available. I’ve learned a lot since I started and really enjoy every visit.
I am a Children's Walk Guide. The Guides lead small groups of school age children around the garden, keeping the focus on the area of study chosen by the teacher, but enjoying the beauty and calmness of the place. The comments of the children are comical and poignant;
"This place smells good ", "I wish I could live here", "can I come back".
For many of the children who visit, this is their first time seeing and exploring plants. It is memorable for them.
What a beautiful environment in which to volunteer, outside among the gorgeous landscaping with knowledgeable, caring gardeners. The SFBG has volunteer opportunities in a lot of different venues and all the staff are very committed to this special place.
I am so grateful for the SF Botanical Garden and their staff. My nephew Benny is a young man with Down Syndrome who moved in with me several years ago to San Francisco. By happy accident we learned about the Green Team volunteer program at the garden. I reached out to the staff (Chloe Wieland) to discuss opportunities for Benny to volunteer with the gardeners. She was incredibly supportive with the idea of having Benny be part of the team. It has been a year now since he began volunteering regularly once a week and he takes so much pride in the work that he does. He also speaks very fondly of the gardeners that he assists.
I am so grateful to have found such an inviting group of people to help foster Benny's love for gardening and the outdoors. Thank you SF Botanical Gardens for all of your support!
I have the most amazing time volunteering as a Green Team member on Saturday mornings. The staff at the garden couldn’t be more welcoming and appreciative. We have such a good, healthy morning outdoors in that beautiful place. It’s my favorite spot in San Francisco and volunteering makes me feel so much more a part of it. By the time we’re finished on Saturday the garden starts filling up with visitors and I find a bench in the sun to watch everyone enjoy the incredible surroundings- sometimes I sit there with a good book all the rest of the day!
As a children's walk guide/docent I acknowledged a particularly shy child on a tour of the Botanical Gardens. At the end of the walk i said goodbye to the group of children and left them with their teacher.
An hour or so later, as i was finished attending to other garden business, i noticed that group of kids leaving the garden after they'd enjoyed their lunches on the garden grounds.
That shy child ran over to me and gave me a quick hug...I knew i'd had a successful walk that day.
A beautiful garden which started as an arboretum. I have been coming to it since I was 10 years old. That’s over 40 years! I have seen many changes and improvements. It continues to offer a great place to go to and learn about all flora from many parts of the world while offering many quiet spots to rest, relax, and recharge. I am delighted to give my time as a docent to this wonderful garden and share its many wonders of nature with visitors from all over the world.
I have recently trained as a Children's Walk Guide for the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Walk Guides conduct tours for children from schools in the city of San Francisco from Kindergarten thru 5th grade.
The Walk Guides are volunteers. As a volunteer, I have found this work to be enormously satisfying. The Walks expose the children to a world-renowned gem in the city and encourage the children to be Nature Detectives as they use their senses to explore scientific concepts. The training for this program aligns with 21st Century Science Concepts.
As a volunteer, I feel appreciated and valued by the staff of the SF Botanical Garden.
I have been volunteering at the Botanical for about 3.5 years as a Nursery Assistant and Children’s Walk Guide. I have learned so much during this time working in the Shrub Department about plants that I have never seen in the East Coast. The joy that I get from taking SF school children through the gardens is such a delight. Their enthusiasm is a great way to start a day. In addition, everyone at the garden is very supportive and appreciative of the volunteers.
When needed, I do Story Time with children at the Botanical Garden's library. This experience brings me a great deal of joy and allows me to introduce the library and all its benefits to the children and parents. In addition, the nature walk after Story Time for children is amazing. I am privileged to be a part of this.
The SF Botanical Garden is my home away from home! I've been a volunteer here for the last 25 years and the place is truly magical. I currently work in the nursery in the fern department with the most splendid group of volunteers one could wish for. There is enormous warmth and encouragement between the volunteers and everyone sits around a big table to eat lunch and share news and information while they munch down the goodies they've brought. This past Wednesday one volunteer brought at least a dozen samples of apples from her trees and laid them out artfully so that we could all taste and choose our favorites. Don Mahoney, our resident/retired botanist, brings his wisdom and sometimes his aging little dog along. Everyone chips in for pizza from Arizmendi Bakery and the conversation is lively and learned. Rain or shine every Wednesday we all show up to a place we love to do work we relish! How truly lucky we all are!
I have been a volunteer for 15 years. I have the chance to share my love of plants and San Francisco with a wide variety of visitors. I am not alone among scores of people who find SF Botanical Garden to be a source of solace in a world gone mad. Every week I see children and parents and older people who all find something joyful here in this corner of a complex city. The volunteers and staff are a large family. The "living museum", preserving and communicating about the natural world inspires me to give of both my time and my treasure. SFBG is a treasure in this city.
I love being a guide for K - 5 school children. There are several walks the children can take that are age appropriate. Each class that attends are divided into groups of about 7 and has a guide and chaperone. It is an excellent way to introduce garden life and the relationship between all living things in the garden and plants. I volunteer several times a month. What a joy to be outdoors in a beautiful environment with eager little mind to learn about nature.
No matter how often I go to the Arboretum- and I have been doing so go over 40 years - there is always something new to see and learn. Volunteering just further develops community involvement at a very basic and satisfying way. Great group.
I was trained as a children's walk guide during fall, 2017 and have been guiding children's walks since then. The Children's Program staff is excellent and provided us with great training. They provide on-going training and support all year. It is a wonderful place to volunteer and to encourage children to enjoy nature.
My favorite memories of volunteering at the arbor are great conversations I have had with the guests on plant care and garden design. Guests are always appreciative and accepting of any advice on how to keep plants alive and suggestions for their garden based on what micro-climate they live in. The garden brings so many great people together!
I've only been in SF for a year but I can see the garden improving a lot. There are new paths and interesting & educational events throughout the year. It's a great place for kids to learn about nature and adults to relax. The volunteer programs are also very well organized. I hope they can raise enough money to revamp their exhibition garden.
I've been volunteering with SFBG for nearly 2 years now and I'm so thankful because it's one of my favorite activities. There are many time slots and different types of opportunities to choose from and the staff and volunteers are all friendly and welcoming. I also feel appreciated which is a great feeling!
The Garden is simultaneously a hub for solitude, reflection, and relaxation as well as a fantastic resource for learning, activity, socialization, and community--I especially adore Flower Piano and the seasonal shifts throughout the global collections!
This corrupt nonprofit has spent well over a hundred thousand dollars (and spent hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars for hearings, staff time, ticket booths, etc.)
It does not listen to members, volunteers or the general public at al!
DO NOT give money to this Society until they end the fees and their campaign for a gigantic greenhouse.
Their behavior has just been scandalous!
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mchristmangggp 07/25/2018
The non-resident admissions program was intentionally structured to ensure no resident taxpayer dollars would be used to fund its costs, both start-up and for ongoing operations, and that is what occurred. All visitation revenue is invested back into the Garden; it supports the costs to maintain the program itself, some horticulturist salaries, education and community outreach, and Garden maintenance/improvement projects. Visitation to the Garden has increased 129% since the fee was introduced in 2010.