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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · 7d

Learn more about Jane’s amazing legacy that inspired hope and vision of science-based, community-led conservation at the Jane Goodall Institute. www.npr.org/2025/10/01/4...

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · 7d

Her tireless work transformed our understanding of the chimpanzee species and her advocacy focused on the protection and restoration of our natural world. San Francisco Botanical Garden was deeply honored to host Dr. Goodall for a sunset visit last April.

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · 7d

We're very sad to hear about the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. We honor and celebrate her life as a renowned primatologist, conservationist and inspiration to many across the globe. 🕊️

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · 15d

This year? The second we dropped the dates, they booked their flights from Arizona + Colorado and made a whole weekend of it. 🌸

Where did you travel from this year for Flower Piano?

Watch the full feature of Flower Piano on PBS Newshour: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9n-...
See you next year! 🌿

How natural environments are making piano recitals less formal and more accessible

Traditional piano recitals can often be intimidating for performers and audiences alike. Two California pianists have made it their mission to use outdoor spaces to make them less formal and more…

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · 15d

We heard wonderful stories over the weekend from the attendees of Flower Piano. 🎹
Last year, Wynn Dickinson and Dawn Gunter spotted Flower Piano on the PBS NewsHour and hit subscribe on our newsletter.

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · 19d

Last 3 days of Flower Piano!🌸🎹 Come out and enjoy!!

Pianos are open for performances & anybody to play 10am- 6pm. Last entry is at 6pm, unless you're enjoying this evening's Happy Hour & special performance by Los Tangueros del Oeste. Get tickets at gggp.org/flowerpiano

Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you Kron 4 for highlighting 10 years of Flower Piano at the Botanical Garden! 🌸🎹
There are 5 days left of Flower Piano, don't miss out on the piano magic! ✨

🔗 Tickets at gggp.org/flowerpiano

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · 23d

On April 20, 1982, 4 alligators stayed in our lily pond while their home at @calacademy was being resurfaced. One of the gators bit through a keeper's steel-toed boot and into his big toe!

Wish Claude a Happy Hatchday and come visit the Conservatory of Flowers - we promise we won't bite!

Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · 23d

Claude's day at Flower Piano in the Botanical Garden was so fun, but we couldn't convince him to hop into the lily pond here - so enjoy this mini Claude re-enactment!

PC: Natalie N

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · 23d

On this historical day, Claude's 30th Hatchday, we celebrate that there were once alligators in our lily pond at the Conservatory of Flowers. We also celebrate that our plants rarely bite humans! Come visit!!

PC: @sfchronicle

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · 29d

Enjoy live Jazz, Latin, and Blues music, plus art activities, local food and beverage vendors, and more. 🌿

Get your tickets now at the link in bio. 🎵

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · 29d

The 10th anniversary of Flower Piano is this Friday! September 12-21🎹🌸
Get ready for an unforgettable experience where 12 pianos are placed throughout the Botanical Garden for a unique, interactive music festival.

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · Sep 6

This one-of-a-kind music festival transforms the Botanical Garden into a concert hall with jazz, Latin, and blues music, art activities, local vendors, and more around every corner. Get your tickets now at gggp.org/fp-lounge

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · Sep 6

Live music, priority entry, drinks, dedicated seating, and more. What better way to spend a summer day than at Flower Piano Lounge? ☀️🎶The Lounge at Flower Piano is your spot to relax, unwind, and take in the music with extra comfort.

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · Aug 26

Credit and Sources
🌼Image 1 - Courtesy of San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library (AAA-7693).
🌼Image 2 - Courtesy of San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library (AAA-7535).
🌼 San Francisco Heritage
🌼 Outsidelands.org

Western Neighborhoods Project - San Francisco History

Western Neighborhoods Project is dedicated to the history of San Francisco's Richmond, Sunset, OMI and West of Twin Peaks districts, areas once referred to as the outside lands

Outsidelands.org

Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · Aug 26

“It’s hard work,” she told the SF Chronicle in 1934, “but women have the artistic talent, the creative ability, the choice of color necessary to make a good landscape artist.”

Thank you to Stein and women everywhere making strides towards a more equitable world. 🌸

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · Aug 26

Happy Women's Equality Day! 🤍 Today, we honor the trailblazing women who have have paved the way, like Sydney Stein Rich, the first woman gardener in the Golden Gate Park in the 1940s. Stein would go onto becoming Head Nurserywoman & Chief Gardener at the Conservatory of Flowers. 🍃

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · Aug 25

The 10th anniversary of Flower Piano is less than a month away, and we're taking a trip down memory lane! ✨ To celebrate, here are 10 of our favorite photos from 10 years of Flower Piano! 🌸🎹 We'd love to see your memories from over the years, comment, share, and tag us in your favorite photos. 📸

Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · Aug 20

We're excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Flower Piano! Help set the tone for a fun and memorable experience during this beloved annual event. Join us as a volunteer, September 12-21.🌸🎹

Learn more: app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrgani...

Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · Aug 13

Enhance your Flower Piano experience with a Lounge pass that includes priority entry, and access to delicious food and premium bars. Enjoy music from Montuno Swing on opening night, Sixth Station Trio, Kev Choice Chamber Ensemble, and more!

🔗Get your tickets now at gggp.org/flowerpiano

Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · Aug 13

🌸🎹 The 10th anniversary of Flower Piano is just 1 month away! 🌸🎹
On September 12-21 the Botanical Garden will transform into one of the most unique, creative, and interactive music festivals with more than 100 scheduled performances and plenty of open play time.

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · Aug 12

Last Wednesday, the Gardens with the San Francisco Interfaith Council, and more commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings with a blessing service for peace in the Pagoda Plaza.

Learn more at gggp.org/commemorating-hiroshima-day

Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · Jul 30

🌲Forest Bathing - Botanical Garden
Sunday, August 17, 4:30-6:30pm
Inspired by the Japanese tradition of shinrin-yoku, this mindful journey invites participants to engage all senses connecting deeply with the sights, sounds, and textures of the forest.
gggp.org/event/forest...

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · Jul 30

🎧Dance 5Rhythms - Botanical Garden
Saturday, August 16, 12-1:30pm
Dance 5Rhythms® is a moving meditation and workout connecting deeply with the inner self in harmony with the natural elements. No experience necessary, no choreography or steps to learn.

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Gardens of Golden Gate Park @gardensofggp.bsky.social · Jul 30

🧘♀️Yoga in the Garden - Botanical Garden
Thursday, August 7, 12-1pm
Enjoy an all-levels outdoor yoga session, while enjoying sights, smells, and sounds of nature. Increase your strength and flexibility while cultivating presence and peacefulness on and off the mat.
gggp.org/event/yoga-i...

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