These events are not hosted by Wegman’s  Nursery.

Garden for the Environment

Garden for the Environment (GFE) will offer the following workshops and events in January and February 2026. All will be at Garden for the Environment, San Francisco’s teaching garden, 1590 7th Avenue (at Lawton). Founded in 1990, GFE offers informative, hands-on workshops on most Saturdays that teach Bay Area residents how to grow climate-appropriate gardens and food, make compost, and conserve water. We hope you’ll join us for some of these terrific learning opportunities—we’re excited to have you in the garden! 

NOTE: Our greenhouse and lower tool shed are currently being demolished and rebuilt. Construction should be completed by the end of November or early December. We will continue GFE programming during this time. 

The garden’s center area is closed to the public most days. When possible, we will open the center on Saturdays. Give yourself a few extra minutes to find your workshop on Saturdays. 

For volunteer hours, we will congregate in the Victory Garden area for check-in. Please access this space from our northwest and northeast entrances. 

For more information, visit our website at www.gardenfortheenvironment.org.

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER DAYS AND WORKSHOPS:

Educational Volunteer Hours

When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10am - 3pm
Cost: Free
Registration required! Register at bit.ly/gfevolunteershifts

Join us in the garden on Wednesdays and Saturdays to help with garden maintenance tasks. You’ll work alongside staff and fellow volunteers on a range of activities like composting, vegetable planting and harvesting, pruning, and weeding. The best way to learn is by doing, and we promise you’ll learn a lot working in the garden with us. Bring lunch and picnic with us at noon! 

* Bring your own gardening gloves. See additional requirements on the registration page. 

MARCH SNEAK PREVIEW! 
Introduction to Sustainable Gardening Series: Spring 

When: March 7th, 14th, and 21st - Saturdays, 10 - 12pm  
Cost: $30 for the full three-part series, and receive a $10 gift card at each workshop
Register: bit.ly/gfesustainablespring26

Sponsored by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

The Introduction to Sustainable Gardening series is a three-part workshop series designed to help you transform your yard into a thriving, sustainable garden. This course will teach you everything you need to know to nurture perennial gardens that conserve water, provide beauty, and attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

San Francisco is a beautiful and unique city, with year-round mild temperatures and dry, foggy summers. Learn what plants are adapted to our coastal climate and grow without the need for toxic pesticides or lots of water. This course will focus on native and drought-tolerant ornamental gardens but will cover broad topics that can also apply to vegetable gardening.

Registering will sign you up for the full series of three workshops. Please only register if you plan to attend all three sessions.