Group Tour Request Form

For college students, adult groups, non-profits, and private corporations, our trained docents lead tours through the Garden. You must request a tour at least 4 weeks ahead of time. You can either choose one of our theme tours or tell us what you want.

The maximum group size is 30 participants, with a ratio of 1 docent to every 10 participants. Depending on the subject matter that will be covered during the tour, the group may be divided into groups of 5 per docent.

You will hear back from the Garden Office concerning your tour request within 5 business days.

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Primary Phone

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Tour Date Choice #2

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Rain Date (if applicable)

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Special Interests

Tour Theme

General: Learn about the garden and its history. Explore California's native plants from different regions of the state: desert, mountains, coast, valleys, and islands.

Pollination and Seed Dispersal: Dissect a California poppy, watch pollinators at work, learn how seeds disperse.

Sensory: Explore the garden with hands, nose, ears, and eyes.

Plant Adaptations to Habitat: See plants in a wide variety of habitats from desert to high mountains.

California Native People and Plants (90 minutes required): Offered only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Grind acorns, wash your hands with soap root, and play the staves game.