Media/Press Inquiries

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is one of only a handful of public gardens that front an ocean shore. The Gardens is highly photogenic and offers world-recognized collections and a diversity of flora all year long. The mild maritime climate of the Mendocino Coast offers ideal growing conditions for rhododendrons, heaths, heathers, dahlias, heritage roses, succulents, conifers, and so much more. The Gardens is recognized as the #1 attraction for visitors the Mendocino Coast, with more than 100,000 visitors each year.

We greatly appreciate your help promoting this nonprofit botanical wonder. We welcome media inquiries, whether from freelance journalists, travel writers, home and garden writers, or top social media content creators. Writing about our nonprofit garden also helps promote our mission to "engage and enrich lives."

Media Kit

News from the Gardens

Press inquiry contact
Roxanne Perkins
Director of Communications
707-964-4352 ext. 115
marketing@gardenbythesea.org

Requests for press passes
We greatly appreciate your help promoting this nonprofit botanical wonder. A limited number of media passes are available for daily visitation and our major fundraiser events. Requests must be submitted a minimum of 72 hours in advance of your visit. Please email our Director of Communications a request, including credentials, complete contact information, and a proposal for your piece, including the target audience and how the piece will be disseminated (online, social media, print, etc.). We ask that you provide a follow-up by emailing links or sending a print copy. 

Photo/video requests
Please email our Director of Communications for high-resolution images and additional information about the Gardens. 

Filming/Photography Guidelines
We welcome amateur and professional videographers/photographers to visually document our 47-acre garden by the sea. Regular admission and entry procedures apply for non-commercial filming/photography that is intended for private use as long as the session does not impact the grounds or visitors. Examples include, but are not limited to garden/nature photography, weddings and other private events, engagements, and proms. Please read Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens' Film & Photography Guidelines prior to planning your session.

General Policies

• Sessions including 10 or more people and all commercial sessions must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance
• Commercial sessions must Email our Director of Communications at least two weeks in advance
• Location credit must be published: “Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens”
• To ensure guest safety and preserve the tranquility of the Gardens, we enforce a no-drone policy. However, during select major events, a licensed drone pilot contracted by MCBG may capture images for the nonprofit’s promotional use.
• Do not block paths, stairs, or access to garden areas
• Do not stand in garden beds or noted sensitive areas
• Stay on the paths or use the grassy lawn areas
• Do not pick flowers, break branches, or damage the plants in any way
• Do not lean on, climb on or push garden sculptures

Commercial filming/photography includes amateur or professional images that will be sold or used in promotional material. Commercial sessions must be scheduled in advance, and a representative must read and sign the MCBG Commercial Film/Photography Agreement (available upon request). Email our Director of Communications for details.