Did you know you could explore the flora of the Andes, Chile, and New Zealand all without leaving the Bay Area?! At the San Francisco Golden Gate Botanical Garden (GGBG), one of three main gardens in Golden Gate Park, you can do just that. (And you can STILL spot lots of native California plants and animals – like coyotes!)
With over 55 gorgeous acres of gardens and open spaces, GGBG holds over 8,000 different plants from all over the world. Officially open in 1940, they’ve remained committed to addressing and educating people about climate change and environmental sustainability. In addition to overseeing the specialized care of the plants, their mission is to build and strengthen plant-human connections.
Our host, Isaiah, and contestants Zoya and Christian, are led on a breathtaking tour by GGBG’s guide, Jenn. But it’s not all views and nature walks – Christian and Zoya are racing against the clock through the redwood forest to find all of their scavenger hunt items for the first part of their competition. This nail-biter will have you on the edge of your seat to see who wins.
Video Credits: Host- Isaiah Johnson, Director- Alesha Bell, Camera- Mariam Coulibaly, Sound – Emiliano Villa, Producers- Amanda Vigil, and Tour Guide -Jenn Tapler.
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Host Isaiah, Tour guide Jenn, and winning contestant Zoya have a rest between takes! -
The crew at work in the GGBG grass field. 
Camera A, Mariam all ready for the long day ahead!