Get outside to play and learn together!
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From garden crafts to bug hunts in the Children's Garden, to Story Time and our Summer Reading Club at the Library, families with children of all ages will find something to enjoy.
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Bean Sprouts Family Days
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The ever popular Bean Sprouts Family Days has been re-envisioned to allow us to share the Garden safely with you. We'll be piloting a new program model in July and hope you'll join us as we explore different ways of helping your family enjoy the Garden together. Bean Sprouts Family Days will shift to weekdays and families will need to pre-register, with a limited number of slots available.
Each pre-registered family will receive an activity bucket containing clean tools, activity suggestions, and craft materials. Specific areas in the Children's Garden have been designated "one family" zones where a family may settle, while the rest of the area is open for families to explore while respecting social distancing guidelines. You'll be able to water, dig, observe, draw, pick, and much more - our staff and volunteers will help you make the most of your family time in the Garden!
Story Time and Family Walk
Though the Library is temporarily closed, great nature stories abound!
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Check out these summer reading recommendations from our librarians.
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Parents, email your child's book review to library@sfbg.org for their chance to win a literary raffle prize.
Summer Reading Club
Though the library is temporarily closed, great nature stories abound!
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Check out these summer reading recommendations from our librarians.
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Parents, email your child's book review to library@sfbg.org for their chance to win a literary raffle prize.
Family Activities & Resources
Hummingbird's Adventures
Garden Binoculars
Use your binoculars to explore the world around you!Nature Explorers
Initially designed for teachers but plenty of good activities to explore your own green spaces - backyards, parks, street trees, etc.Garden Bracelets
Explore your yard or neighborhood to find materials to add to your bracelet.Build a Bug
Make a bug that you remember seeing in your own backyard,neighborhood, or at the Garden.