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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley

ExploreBerkeley, East Bay4.5/5

Over Deze Plek

A stunning 34-acre garden with over 10,000 plant species representing nine geographic regions worldwide. Offers monthly family events, nature crafts, and the award-winning Green Stuff Summer Camp for kids grades 1-6.

Info

Leeftijdscategorie

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Type Locatie

Outdoor

Prijsniveau

$

Beste Tijd

Spring for blooms; check monthly family event schedule

Parkeren

Paid parking in nearby UC Berkeley lots. Some street parking on Centennial Drive.

Tips

Not stroller-friendly on most paths due to stairs and gravel. Use a baby carrier instead. Outside food is allowed with picnic tables available. Closed Tuesdays.

Kinderwagenvriendelijk--Verschoontafel--Eten Ter Plaatse--Reservering Nodig

Tags

gardenbotanicaleducationalnaturescience
Officiële Website

Locatie

Berkeley, East BayRoutebeschrijving

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