Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy - Presidio Trust

CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES LEARNING GARDENSSan Francisco, CAThroughout its history, California Academy ofSciences has been an institutional pioneer inengaging and educating the public about thewonder and importance of the astoundingecological diversity that surrounds us. Throughinteractive programming, thoughtful exhibitions,and transformative environments, the Academyhas become a paragon of science education bothlocally and internationally.Building on this legacy, the new garden masterplan underscores the Academy’s commitmentto the importance of dynamic and innovativedesign in facilitating exploration, explanation andappreciation for our natural environment.Through a collaborative design process involvingthe Academy’s leaders, researchers and staff, CMGhas developed a garden master plan to attain theAcademy’s goals of expanding into the gardens.The goals of the master plan include: increasingmuseum capacity for all visitors, especially childrenand families; creating a compelling identity foreach garden; and gardens that are environmentallysustainable and easy to maintain.ClientCalifornia Academy of Sciences