Kelly Darpinian has a sketching kit that meets the garden's requirements. Click here to read Kelly's Blog post on her Streamlined Sketching Kit.
Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery Guidelines:
Do not damage any plant or disturb wildlife.
Do not bring in easels, tripods, carts or chairs
Stay on designated paths, do not let your equipment block others from passing by you.
Keep 3 feet clearance so other visitors & wheelchairs can pass you
No equipment set-up in planting bed, nor use park benches to rest materials on
Do not dispose any art materials (including water for watercolor paints) in garden bed or path
Non toxic liquid can be poured into bathroom sinks
Carpooling is requested for a Tour party of six or more