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| What's Growing - June 12, 2023Interpretive Volunteer Updates
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Dear Volunteers,
Scarlet the Amorphaphallus titanum is causing quite the buzz online and in the west gallery of the Conservatory as many weigh in on whether they think there will be a bloom this year. If it does bloom, we estimate that it will take place in late June - early July and we will need volunteer support during a 48-hour bloom event where volunteers can help share the story of this remarkable plant with thousands of Conservatory visitors.
Whether you're an interpretive volunteer, docent, or garden guide, we'd be delighted to have you join us for this special event - a Corpse Flower Bloom! No prior knowledge of the Conservatory or Corpse Flowers is required. If you are interested in possibly jumping in to help for this event, please join the training event that will be hosted on Zoom on June 26 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm or email Sarah at ssawtelle@gggp.org. You'll receive emails on bloom timing, training, and volunteer opportunities!
If you would like to vote on whether you think Scarlet is growing a leaf or a bloom, join our visitors online on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter - or stop by the west gallery for a visit.
Another important update at the Conservatory is that beginning on July 1, the Conservatory of Flowers will shift its weekly maintenance closure day from Mondays to Wednesdays. This change has now been reflected on our public site and volunteer registration. We hope to see you at the Gardens soon!
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Interpretive Volunteer Registration and Resources
Botanical Garden:
In addition, Bean Sprouts Family Days summer session will begin on June 13. We're excited to welcome visitors back to the Children's Garden! Register to volunteer for June assignments here.
Conservatory of Flowers:
If you have been trained in using the new Volunteer Portal, please begin signing up for your shifts on the new calendar(s). If you have not yet been trained, continue using the Calendly links available here and please email Sarah at ssawtelle@gggp.org to find a time to connect.
- Thursday, July 27 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Conservatory After-Hours: Botanicals and Brews event volunteer opportunity: Seeking two interpretive volunteers to rove or lead interpretive stations. Register here >>
Japanese Tea Garden:
Learn more about the Japanese Tea Garden with these resources:
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Enrichment, Events, and Training
Public Event: Books on the Garden, In Our Nature: Queer Work in the Garden
Saturday, June 17, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Garden of Fragrance, Botanical Garden
Training: Corpse Flower 101
Monday, June 26, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Learn how to connect visitors to the Corpse Flower and all that it reveals - the story of pollination and plants' life cycles, the plight of an endangered species from Sumatra, and much more. After this training, we hope volunteers like you will volunteer during the bloom, and help us satiate the curiosity of the thousands of visitors that will come to the Conservatory for this less than 48 hour bloom event. While we aren't certain this is a bloom yet, and can't predict the bloom's exact date, it is predicted as potentially late June - early July.
Register here >>
You're Invited: San Francisco Pride Parade
Sunday, June 25, meet at 9:00 am
Market Street, San Francisco
Join Gardens of Golden Gate Park staff in the San Francisco Pride Parade this year! Staff and volunteers from the Gardens will participate again this year with our partners across the Bay Area as part of Museums with Pride. Learn more about Pride events in San Francisco here and register to join the parade this year at the link below.
Register here >>
Tour of Dandelion Chocolate Factory
Two dates: Thursday, June 29, 6:00 pm and Saturday, August 19, 10:00 am
Meet at Dandelion Chocolate
16th Street Factory (2600 16th Street, San Francisco)
How do the fruits of the cacao tree Theobroma cacao become chocolate? Find out as we take a tour of Dandelion Chocolate's historic brick 16th Street factory with an expert Chocolate Educator. View the entire production line, and enjoy plenty of samples, from fresh cacao pulp to finished chocolate. We'll also dive deeper into chocolate history, as well as Dandelion’s sourcing and production processes. Please sign up for only one date and update your registration if you are not able to attend.
Register here >>
Public Event: Birding at the Garden with Golden Gate Audubon
Saturday, July 2, 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Botanical Garden
Join experienced birders from Golden Gate Audubon for this bird walk. Pre-registration is required to obtain the meeting information. This is a wonderful way to learn more about birds that visit the Gardens. This event takes place on select Sundays throughout the year and is free and open to the public - help spread the word!
RSVP for this public event here >>
Crafting Native Habitat with Sutro Stewards
Tuesday, July 11, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Orchid Pavilion, Conservatory of Flowers
Join Sutro Stewards to learn more about native plants, urban restoration, and how you can craft your very own habitat. California is home to over 6,000 native plants and many of those species are only found in our state. Join this special event where Paul Bourbin, a volunteer at both Sutro Stewards and Gardens of Golden Gate Park, will be in conversation with Kelly Dodge, the Conservation Program Manager at Sutro Stewards.
Learn more about thise event and register here >>
Nature Journaling
Summer Schedule: July 10 and August 14, meet at noon
Join our Nature Journaling Group! For the summer, the group will be meeting monthly. If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive updates on their next session or if you have any questions, please contact Mira Sinick at msinick@gmail.com. For inspiration, visit John Muir Laws.
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As we approach our anniversary of the merger of the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and Botanical Garden, I'm so happy to see the wide variety of events we are able to offer. What I share in this newsletter is just a glimpse at the program offerings we are hosting. To learn more about what is on the horizon for June, please visit the Leaflet and Family Fun newsletters.
Best wishes,
Crystal
Crystal Lee Stone | Volunteer Program Manager
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Gardens of Golden Gate Park
P (415) 661-1316 Ext. 400
9am-5pm, M-F
clstone@gggp.org
P.S. Did you miss an update? Catch up by viewing past newsletters on Volunteer Central.
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