May 8 is National Public Gardens Day

May 8 is National Public Gardens Day

San Diego Botanic Garden Offering $2 Off Admission & Special Deal for First-Time Members on May 8th – Coupon Available at nationalpublicgardensday.org

The San Diego Botanic Garden is proud to join the American Public Gardens Association and more than 550 public gardens nationwide in celebrating an annual day of awareness that honors the role public gardens play in promoting plant and water conservation, education and environmental leadership.

The 7th Annual National Public Gardens Day takes place on May 8, 2015, the Friday preceding Mother’s Day. Presented by the American Public Gardens Association (APGA), this annual day of awareness invites communities throughout the United States to explore the diverse beauty of their local green spaces and to take advantage of the conservation, education and environmental preservation resources that public gardens provide.

San Diego Botanic Garden will be offering $2 off admission and 14 months of membership for the price of 12 months for new members only on May 8th when visitors present a coupon available on the National Public Gardens Day website: nationalpublicgardensday.org.

The 2015 National Public Gardens Day will be celebrated by more than 550 North American botanic gardens, arboreta, museums, zoos and entertainment gardens. National Public Gardens Day was created to highlight the importance of building sustainable environments through plant and water conservation, education and community engagement.

About San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden is an urban oasis nestled in Encinitas in San Diego County. Visitors enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation’s largest bamboo collection. The Garden is on 37 acres and consists of four miles of garden trails throughout 29 uniquely themed gardens including: Hamilton Children’s Garden, Mexican Garden, Tropical Rain Forest, and Mediterranean Garden. Our mission is to inspire people of all ages to connect with plants and nature.

About APGA

Founded in 1940, Pennsylvania-based American Public Gardens Association is an organization devoted to strengthening the public gardens throughout North America. With 75 years of work increasing cooperation and awareness among the gardens, APGA has built a membership of more than 550 public gardens located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and 14 other countries. Their members include public gardens as well as arboreta and zoos. APGA has also built up an international network of individual members in the U.S., Canada and 24 other countries. The APGA is committed to increasing public awareness and to advancing public gardens as a force for positive change in their communities through leadership, advocacy and innovation. www.publicgardens.org.

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