GNN Opening - Acorn/Family Plus Members
This event is no longer on sale.
Saturday October 16
8:00 AM  –  9:00 AM

Grow Native Nursery CalBG Member Exclusive Opening!

CalBG Members have their own day of in-person shopping at Grow Native Nursery BEFORE the Nursery opens to the public. Grow Native Nursery (GNN) sells California native plants for home landscapes and is located at California Botanic Garden just east of the kiosk adjacent to the Garden's parking lot.

Due to current public health guidelines, the opening of Grow Native Nursery will have limited admission with timed entry and face covering are required at all times. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Sign in and reserve your free ticket to shop for California native plants! Reservations are required. Reservations are per member household. For example, Jane Smith reserves 1 ticket for 8 am. She and the other named adult on her membership card receive entry to the GNN at 8 am. A household entry includes the named adults on membership card and children/grandchildren 17 and under. Note: you will be asked to sign in before reserving your ticket to verify your CalBG membership. If you need assistance contact the Advancement Office at advancement@calbg.org or (909) 625-8767 ext. 258.

October 16 Details
Grow Native Nursery Opens for CalBG Members. CalBG Members receive a 10% discount on plant purchases at the GNN as a member benefit.

  • 8 am - 10 am: Exclusive access for Acorn and Family Plus Member Households
  • 10 am - 5 pm: Exclusive access for ALL CalBG Member Households

Please note: NO WALK-INS. MEMBERS MUST HAVE A PRE-RESERVED TICKET TO ACCESS THE GNN ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16.

8 am - 10 am time slots full?
Click here to reserve your ticket for the 10 am to 5 pm time slots.

Want to shop on Thursday, October 14? Upgrade to the Acorn level of membership and get invited to the Grow Native Nursery Pre-Sale on Thursday, October 14. The Pre-Sale includes the option of a personal shopper to assist you in picking the perfect plants for your home landscape project. Contact the Advancement Office to learn more: advancement@calbg.org or (909) 625-8767 ext. 258.