Announcements
MLK Waterfall Down 3/25/25 to 3/28/25
In order to make necessary repairs, we will shut off the waterfall at the MLK Memorial from March 25th to the morning of March 28th, 2025.
Read MoreSeed and Soul Club March 15th Swap
Join Seed and Soul Club for a Saturday Morning of Plants, People & Pastries! Help us push for an early spring at Yerba Buena Gardens, thanks to our partnership with the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy. Here’s what’s in store and free to the public: 🌿 Garden Tour 🪴 Plant Care Workshop 🎨 Rock Painting to Prep Your Garden for Spring…
Read MoreAnnouncing our 2025 Earth Day Poster Winner
We are pleased to share the winner of our 2025 Earth Day Poster call for artists. Artist Jiayue Li’s unique art will be available as a commemorative poster for free to attendees of the event. It takes place on Saturday, April 19th from 10am to 3pm on the Great Lawn, so mark your calendars!
Read MoreCall For Artists: Youth Group To Paint Mural
This is a call for youth group artists to paint a mural on each wall of the Play Circle Entrance. We hope to complete this work in the early spring (March, April, or May). Your youth group will be responsible for purchasing paint for reimbursement and arranging the painting activity. You’ll need to provide documentation…
Read MoreCall For Artists: Vinyl Banner Under Walkway
The Background We have a temporary vinyl display made by our Summer 2024 intern, and it’s time to update it. We would like to use the spot for a playful piece of art that highlights the amenities on our campus. It should include “Yerba Buena Gardens.” This vinyl banner is going to be updated on…
Read MoreThe Daily Parks & Rec Show: Episode 56
Craig LeBlanc is doing something great for the profession of Parks and Recreation by allowing professionals and individuals tied to Parks and Recreation to share their individual stories on his podcast, The Daily Parks and Recreation Show. Our Executive Director appeared on Craig’s show yesterday, February 12, 2025. You can watch the episode below. Enjoy!…
Read MoreAlebrijes and Nahuales Coming to Yerba Buena Gardens
Alebrijes and Nahuales: Fantastic Giant Sculptures from Mexico Coming to San Francisco Spring 2025 San Francisco, California, May 9 through June 22, 2025: Yerba Buena Gardens will showcase Mexican artisans from the State of Oaxaca, offering a visual feast that acknowledges the rich cultural and art-craft of Mexico. These whimsical sculptures, called alebrijes and nahuales,…
Read MoreAn Exciting Capital Project: Shade Structure
The Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy is in the beginning stages of exploring whether we might begin fundraising for a major capital improvement in partnership with Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Find the details attached in the Shade Structure Presentation and let us know your thoughts! You can email us at engagement@ybgardens.org. Shade Presentation
Read MoreWinner of Bank of San Francisco’s Community Impact Award 2024
Winner of Bank of San Francisco’s Community Impact Award, The Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy is a nonprofit dedicated to serving the heart of downtown San Francisco through community engagement, programming, and stewardship. Established five years ago to maintain local control of the beloved Yerba Buena Gardens, the Conservancy oversees an 87-acre campus spanning three city…
Read MoreCall for Artists: 2025 YBG Piano
Ok, painters. This one’s for YOU. The Conservancy is seeking a local artist to paint the piano (photo shared)—all external visible areas, except the bench. Stipend of $1000. Artist to provide all supplies and latex paint (water base/sustainable), and paint it on site, to be ready no later than April 30th. Design to be approved…
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