Go Public Gardens

Go Public gardens

Go Public Gardens is an evergreen year-round Association initiative to drive the public to visit, value, and volunteer at public gardens.

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The American Public Gardens Association champions and advances nearly 600 member organizations in North America and internationally. Together, we lead, advocate and innovate in the conservation and appreciation of plants.

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UPDATE GARDEN PAGE

Association Member Gardens are featured on our Go Public Gardens Map. Member gardens can find out how to update their garden page here.

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DATES

Go Public Gardens Days is the Friday before to the Sunday after Mother’s Day in the United States
2026: May 8-17

BEING SOCIAL

tag APGA’s social media channels:

Instagram: @americanpublicgardens
Facebook: facebook.com/publicgardens
LinkedIn: American Public Gardens Association

#GoPublicGardensDays and #GoPublicGardens2026

PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT

Join the American Public Gardens Association’s Public Garden Photo Scavenger Hunt during our Go Public Gardens Days 2026! Each day from May 8-17, will feature a different scavenger hunt theme of something to “go find” at your local public garden or arboretum.

Post your photos on your social channels on the day that matches the theme and be sure to tag: #GoPublicGardensDays and #GoPublicGardensDays2026. The Association will share as many photos as possible across our Instagram and Facebook stories. We also encourage our members to inspire their visitors to participate too!

Photo Scavenger Hunt List:

Day 1 – Friday, May 8: National Iris Day
Day 2 – Saturday, May 9: Find a pollinator.
Day 3 – Sunday, May 10: Look for a flowering plant.
Day 4 – Monday, May 11: Find a bird or nest.
Day 5 – Tuesday, May 12: Find a pond or creek.
Day 6 – Wednesday, May 13: National Tulip Day
Day 7 – Thursday, May 14: Find a different pollinator.
Day 8 – Friday, May 15: National Hug a Tree Day
Day 9 – Saturday, May 16: Look for native wildlife.
Day 10 – Sunday, May 17: Photo of your favorite plant or tree.