Garden Services

Open by appointment April - October.

What we offer.

The Gardens are nine acres of winding pathways open to the public by appointment from April to October (garden workdays continue year-round). We offer tours, events, plant sales, workshops, garden workdays, and educational resources! Hours of operation vary depending on the type of appointment.

Host a Class/Workshop

Interested in teaching in our Gardens? Visit our “Teach a Class” page for more information!

Garden Amenities

  • Gate code is required to enter the gardens except for special events such as plant sales.

  • Plant identification: Spring 2024 we will install plant signs associated with our self-guided brochure and plant lists from our Printables page. You can also view our online database with photo references!

  • Trails are dirt paths and not certified as wheelchair accessible. The entrance and picnic area/restrooms are covered in pressed gravel. Shallow bumps and holes may appear with gopher activity. We work to improve accessibility each year.

  • Benches are located along the garden trails.

  • Picnic tables are located near the information kiosk.

  • Drinking water is NOT provided.

  • Parking is limited—public parking is available for excess cars or large vehicles. Carpooling encouraged.

Online Resources

Scroll our Website’s Resource Menu to find:

  • Living Library - Online database of HBG Plant and Wildlife records.

  • Butterfly Information - Learn about the butterfly life cycle, conservation & current activity in the Gardens.

  • Printables - Educational Brochures, Activities, Plant Lists & More!

  • HBG Weather Station - We have been an Official weather station for NOAA since 1930!

  • Videos - Virtual Tour & educational videos from our Gardens to your home!

Events

Visit our Calendar of Events page to see what we have to offer, and register to join!

  • Events include plant sales, workshops, community science, and celebrations!

  • We are open by appointment except for one Sunday in June during our Annual Open Gardens Day.

  • Pricing: Most events are free, but donations are greatly appreciated.

  • A Gate code may be required to enter the gardens for events with an appointment.

  • Most events are donation-based. The suggested donation amount varies per event.

  • We love your pets, but please leave them at home.

  • Visit our FAQs page for further information.

Tours

Visit our Public Tours or School Resource Page to book a Tour!

  • Open by appointment

  • Self-Guided Tours April - October, Wednesday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm.

  • Guided Tours are available for groups of 10 or more from April to June; days and hours vary (visit the Public Tours or School Resource page for details).

  • A Gate code is required to enter the gardens.

  • The tour duration is between 60 - 90 minutes.

  • All Tours are donation-based; we suggest $2-5 per child, $10 per adult, and $7 for Seniors and Students

  • We love your pets, but please leave them at home.

  • The Gift Shop will remain closed until further notice. A fold-out Butterfly guide is for sale at our information kiosk ($10). Book sales are available during plant sales and Open Gardens Day!

  • Visit our FAQs page for further information.

Keep The Gardens Going!

Donations

Visit our Donations or Ways to Give page to make a contribution today.

  • All Tours are donation-based; we suggest $2 to $5 per child, $10 per adult, and $7 for Seniors and Students. Most events are donation-based. The suggested donation amount varies per event.

We accept Donations at any time, onsite or online.

  • Onsite: Cash, Check, Venmo, Card.

  • Online: Card, Venmo. Click here to visit our donations page.

  • Checks can be made out to Hallberg Butterfly Gardens and mailed to our business address.

  • Visit our Donations, Fundraiser, or Ways to Give page for further information

Volunteer

Visit our Volunteer page for more details and to sign up!

Enjoy the beauty of the Gardens while helping them thrive.

  • Volunteer tasks include Gardening, Helping with events, guiding tours, and more!

  • We have regular Garden Workdays every Tuesday and one Saturday a month from 9 am to 12 pm.

  • Visit our Volunteer page for further information.

Looking for more information?

Visit our FAQs page.

Please do not hesitate to contact us, but keep in mind we are a small team often working in the Gardens. We generally take 1-5 days to respond.

Info@hallbergbutterflygardens.org or leave us a voicemail at (707)823-3420