FREE ADMISSION
OPEN DAILY SUNRISE TO SUNSET
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Celebrating 25 years in April 2026!
SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS
Mailing address:
MBBG
P.O. Box 1156
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267
MBBG is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote a revolution of Earth-friendly gardens in the South Bay and your support helps make that happen!
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MBBG's demonstration garden is located in Polliwog Park. It showcases California native plants and is a tool used when working with volunteers including students, seniors, disabled adults, parents, scouts, and work-place groups. The garden is also a great place to visit and picnic. MBBG maintains an educational website, offers free gardening classes in spring and fall, and participates in local events. The all-volunteer run organization thanks you for your generosity!
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By providing your address we can mail you a membership card which can be used to receive discounts at local nurseries.
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We are a small non-profit organization run by volunteers. We do not share contact information with any person, organization, or entity, without expressed consent.
BASIC MEMBERSHIP
Support your local garden. Basic membership donations go towards tools, seeds, new plants, and educational materials.
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Make online donations below.
Mail-in address at top of page.
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GOLD MEMBERSHIP
Individual and family Gold Membership and corporate Gold Sponsorship donations enable the organization to accomplish large goals such as capital improvement and scout projects. If desired, you will be acknowledged on the MBBG website and in the garden’s entry display case.
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Make online donations below.
Mail-in address at top of page.
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MEMORIAL DONATION
Consider donating in memory of a loved one. If desired, those who give will be acknowledged on the MBBG website and in the garden’s display case.
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Make online donations below.
Mail-in address at top of page.
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Corporate GOLD Sponsors
West Basin Municipal Water District,
Metropolitan Water District, Chevron, Enviroscape,
Garden Magic Company, Manhattan Beach Rotary Club,
Hermosa Garden Club, Manhattan Beach School District, City of Manhattan Beach
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2025-2026 GOLD Members
Ellen Adams, Jane Affonso,
Kathy Barron, Linnea Bucher,
Kathleen & Milton Campbell, Beth Crosse,
Ann Dalkey, Kristie Daniel-Digregorio, Cynthia Davidson,
Gail Fenner & Family,
Patrick & Mary Goshtigian, Mike Gumino,
Hilari Hanamaikai & Jeff Isaacs, Dave Harris,
William & Debora Hass, Deanna Holleman,
Cynthia Jackson
Kris Lauritson, The Lazzari-Dean Family,
Charlotte & Russ Lesser,
Charlotte Marshall, The Merrifield Family,
Jane Munson, LeRoy & Anita Nelson,
The Oken-Foley Family, Ellie & Frank Olivadoti, Sarah & Steven Olsen, John Oshiro,
Laura & Layton Pace, Deborah Blair Porter & John Porter,
Michele Reniche & Otis Ginoza, Gretchen Renshaw, Dominique Ridley, Helen Ristani,
Sheri Schnabl, Bob & Roberta Shanman
Memorial Donations:
* by Julie & Roy Gonella honoring Gabriel & Stephanie Goshtigian
* by Barb & Mike Lurie honoring David Scott
* by Stephanie Cohen honoring Li Yanru & Sharon Dannels
* by Stephanie Cohen honoring Mrs. Alvin Becker & Luu Ly Lien
* by Stephanie Cohen honoring Dr. Thomas Meixner
* by Cori Iverson, Jordan Holbert, Kelly Conrad, Jennifer Norman & Amanda Cruse honoring Anita Koontz Stricter
* by Ellen Adams honoring her husband Ron Adams
* by Larry Marshall honoring his brother Bob Marshall
* by Linda Dorr Joseph honoring Eddie Schwind
* by Eileen Bailey Frank honoring Hope Angel