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Join us for Sunset Yoga next week, Sept. 23! This will be a gentle, slow-paced class emphasizing good alignment in basic...
09/19/2026

Join us for Sunset Yoga next week, Sept. 23! This will be a gentle, slow-paced class emphasizing good alignment in basic postures.

Your ticket includes after-hours access to the Garden starting at 5:30 pm, giving you time to stroll through the Garden before class begins at 6 pm in the Great Room.

Reserve your spot: https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/sunset-yoga-2/ -tickets__tickets-form

If only you could smell these San Pedro cactus flowers!Trichocereus pachanoi blooming now in the greenhouse.🌵
09/17/2026

If only you could smell these San Pedro cactus flowers!

Trichocereus pachanoi blooming now in the greenhouse.🌵

Join us tonight for FREE live music, great drinks, food, games, and late-night Nursery shopping! Admission to the Plaza ...
09/17/2026

Join us tonight for FREE live music, great drinks, food, games, and late-night Nursery shopping!

Admission to the Plaza and live music is free. Food from Mi Casita and beverages will be available for purchase, including craft beer from our beverage sponsor, Headlands Brewing.

Gates open at 5:15pm. Learn more/RSVP: https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/sunset-sessions-concert-series-3/

Limited seating will be available, so we encourage guests to bring a lawn chair to relax and experience the music.

If you’d like to explore the Garden, paid admission is required.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Botanical Bash yesterday!We met so many people who were visiting the Garden ...
09/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Botanical Bash yesterday!

We met so many people who were visiting the Garden for the first time. We hope you’ll come back and see us again as the seasons change! 💚

On Sunday, September 13, admission to the Garden is FREE all day! Come see what's blooming, shop from local vendors, lea...
09/09/2026

On Sunday, September 13, admission to the Garden is FREE all day! Come see what's blooming, shop from local vendors, learn about our programs, and enjoy crafts and activities throughout the day.

If you can’t make it this weekend, we hope you’ll join us for one of our upcoming September events!

- Sept 9 at 6pm - Sound Bath

- Sept 13 from 10am-4pm - Botanical Bash: FREE GARDEN ADMISSION DAY

- Sept 17 at 5:30pm - Sunset Sessions: Concert Series

- Sept 23 at 6pm - Sunset Yoga

- Sept 24 at 5:30pm - Cacti of the Atacama: A Botanical Adventures Lecture with Szymon Szary

- Sept 27 at 10am &1pm - Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/events/

After a great response to our August Sunset Sessions, we couldn’t resist adding another date! Join us on September 17th ...
09/07/2026

After a great response to our August Sunset Sessions, we couldn’t resist adding another date!

Join us on September 17th for an evening with live music from The Real John Gary, drinks and beer from Headlands Brewing, and food from Mi Casita Mexican Cuisine.

RSVP by visiting the link in our bio.

What's it like to search for cacti in the Atacama Desert? 🌵Former RBG horticulturalist Szymon Szary traveled through Chi...
09/03/2026

What's it like to search for cacti in the Atacama Desert? 🌵

Former RBG horticulturalist Szymon Szary traveled through Chile, exploring the coastal and interior Atacama Desert and the high elevations of the Andes, to observe and document cacti growing in their natural habitats.

On September 24, Szymon will share stories and photos from his journey in a special presentation at the Garden. We hope you can join us!

Register for the lecture here: https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/cacti-of-the-atacama/

“I designed it with the idea of having relaxation from walking through it. I did not make straight paths; I did not put ...
09/02/2026

“I designed it with the idea of having relaxation from walking through it. I did not make straight paths; I did not put edges to paths because I wanted it to look more natural, and I myself feel relaxed when I am there, and I hope other people will feel that and get away from some of their pressures." — Ruth Bancroft

Happy Birthday, Ruth! 💚

Today, we’re celebrating Ruth’s 118th birthday. We hope the Garden continues to be a place for everyone to slow down, relax, and find inspiration.

We would love to hear your favorite thing about the Garden, what the Garden has inspired you to grow, or a special memory you have here. Leave a comment and help us celebrate Ruth!

We're having a FREE Garden admission day on September 13th!Join us for a day celebrating the Garden and our community, f...
09/01/2026

We're having a FREE Garden admission day on September 13th!

Join us for a day celebrating the Garden and our community, featuring:
- Local vendors
- Food
- Nature crafts for kids
- Educational exhibits
- Garden talks
- Plant shopping

Learn more/RSVP here: https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/botanical-bash/

FLASH SALE - 30% off Ruth Bancroft Garden merchandise! Tomorrow, September 2nd, is Ruth Bancroft’s birthday, so we’re ce...
09/01/2026

FLASH SALE - 30% off Ruth Bancroft Garden merchandise! Tomorrow, September 2nd, is Ruth Bancroft’s birthday, so we’re celebrating with a special one-day sale for our members. 🌿

Pins, shirts, hats, books, stickers, cards & more are all 30% off on Wednesday, September 2.

And while you’re here, stop by the Great Room tomorrow to check out a special display celebrating Ruth’s life and legacy. 💚

Address

1552 Bancroft Road
Walnut Creek, CA
94598

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(925) 944-9352

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