Learning Garden: 2026 Visits
The Niskayuna Learning Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays, June 12- September 26. There are four ticketed time entries: 2:00p, 2:30p, 4:00p, and 4:30p.
Tours are self-guided; visitors have 90 minutes after their timed entry to explore. A member of the Good Friend team will be on site to answer any questions visitors have.
Note the following:
Visitors have 90 minutes after their timed entry to explore the Garden..
Adult tickets (18+) are $15. Youth tickets (3-17) are $10. There is no charge for children 2 and younger.
Tickets are nonrefundable once purchased.
Reservations are required. Tickets are limited to 6 guests for each timed entry.
Use 2129 Appletree Lane, Niskayuna, NY 12309 for planning purposes. You will receive the exact address when you book your ticket.
Plan Your Visit
Location: Use 2129 Appletree Lane, Niskayuna, NY 12309 for planning purposes. You will receive the exact address when you book your ticket.
Dress for success. Good Friend is a multi-habitat working garden. It has some steep, slippery, and uneven areas, and is not ADA-compliant. Dress for the weather, bring sunscreen, an umbrella, and protective clothing. Wear comfortable shoes. Paths are grass or mulch; it will be difficult to navigate a stroller or wheelchair.
Arrive on time. There are several tours each Friday and Saturday. Be sure to arrive on time.
Be nice. For your safety, stay on paths and walkways. Do not:
Go into neighboring properties or walk through garden beds;
Take seeds or pick from the garden;
Use the garden for an event or picnic without prior permission.
Visit the garden if you have not scheduled a tour.
Plan ahead. Good Friend is a private residential garden. There is no restroom on site.
Love ‘em, but keep the pets at home. Trained service dogs are most welcome.
Ask questions. A member of the Good Friend team will be on site to answer any questions. Fire away!
Take pictures of the garden. Tour visitors are welcome to take photos of the garden for inspiration, but tours are not for photo shoots. To use Good Friend for a photo shoot (landscape, engagement, headshots, etc.), get in touch.
Park with purpose. Park in the driveway to the left of the house. If there is no room in the driveway, you may park in front of the house, in the street, parallel with the curb. Do not block other driveways in the neighborhood or fire hydrants.
