Soak in the sun, the scents, and the beauty of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Springtime and join friends and family of CAANC and the Cornell Plantations for this very special Sunday morning event.
Perfect for the entire family! Learn about the latest happenings at the Cornell Plantations from Don Rakow, Director of Cornell Plantations, followed by an intimate docent-led tour of the garden. And as an extra bonus, Executive Director of the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society AND Cornell alumnus, Michael McKechnie AAP '70, will introduce Don.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2009
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $15 per person (includes a continental breakfast of coffee, juice, tea, and muffins)
Location: San Francisco County Fair Building (9th Avenue and Lincoln Way)
Event Schedule
9:00 am Continental Breakfast
9:30 am Presentation by Don Rakow, Director of Cornell Plantations
10:30 am Guided tours of the garden
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS! (NOTE: A limited number of $5 volunteer tickets are available, too!)
Questions? Please contact Heather Madland '99 at hmadland@gmail.com.
About the San Francisco Botantical Garden
A mild Mediterranean climate provides the San Francisco Botanical Garden the right conditions to grow and conserve plants from all over the world, including plants that are no longer found in their native habitats. There are 55 acres of sanctuary - landscaped gardens and open spaces - and over 7,500 varieties of plants from around the world! Click here for recent press about the garden.
Parking
Parking for cars and bicycles is conveniently located in the Music Concourse Garage. Access to Music Concourse Garage parking is from Martin Luther King Blvd. across from SFBG (enter the park at 9th Ave and Lincoln Way, garage entrance will be third right) or Fulton Street at 10th Avenue. The south pod of the garage is closest to the Botanical Garden. The Music Concourse Garage is open 7 days a week from 7:30 am to 10 p.m. year-round, and parking in the garage is encouraged.
Hours and rates:
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. ($2.50/hour)
Weekends 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. ($3.00/hour)
