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Garden Etiquette
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For the safety and enjoyment of our guests, staff and wildlife, please use the following guidelines during your visit. Artists should review these guidelines before working in the Garden.
Gardenwide
- Picnics may be enjoyed at the picnic tables in the Children’s Garden only (no alcohol, tobacco products, glass containers or coolers larger than 1x1x1 ft.).
- Please do not collect live plants, seeds, flowers, fruits or vegetables.
- Please do not smoke indoors or in designated fresh intake areas located outdoors.
- Please dispose of waste in trash cans.
- No pets except on advertised evenings*. Service animals are permitted.
- No bicycles, skateboards, fireworks or firearms.
*Leashed dogs are allowed in the Garden and Conservatory on the second Thursday of July, August and September for Fidos nights during Flowers After Five.
Children’s Garden
Guidelines for Little Gardeners
- This is YOUR Garden. Please help take care of it!
- Stay with your grown-up and show him how to have fun!
- Treat all living things with respect.
- Share and play gently with younger visitors
- Please keep your shoes on.
Guidelines for Grown-up Gardeners
- Safety must be everyone’s first concern.
- Supervise your child at all times. Unattended Children will be planted!
- Everyone is welcome, especially children up to age 10.
- Play, discover and learn alongside your child.
- Enjoy refreshments in the picnic area only.
- Restrooms are equipped with changing tables.
- Alcohol and tobacco products are not welcomed.
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