Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays
Location: Alcatraz
Volunteer on Alcatraz and help restore the historic gardens. Volunteer activities include weeding, pruning, and planting. Through the project, volunteers will be introduced to the stories of the gardens and have the opportunity to visit some areas not accessible to the public. As an added bonus, garden volunteers arrive on Alcatraz before other visitors, so you can experience the island during the most tranquil time of day.
Registration Required. This is not a drop-in program. An application is required, as well as a commitment to volunteering on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for 2-3 months.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and every 3rd Sunday.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Learn about dune and serpentine systems while working in our scrub, grassland, woodland, wetland, and bluff habitats. Our activities include invasive plant removal during the summer dry season and native revegetation during the winter rainy season. Habitat restoration is a proactive way to participate in environmental healing while removing invasive plants and revegetating with natives. Come learn about local plants and animals and be a habitat hero!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Description:
From the intersection of Old County Rd (in Brisbane) and Bayshore Blvd., go South on Bayshore Blvd. After about 25 yards, turn right on the access road, which goes over a little bridge and runs parallel to Bayshore. Just beyond the fire station is the Mission Blue Nursery.
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays.
Location: Sausalito to Bolinas Ridge
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Invasive Plant Patrol volunteers hike throughout the Marin Headlands to find new invasions of exotics and remove localized infestations before they get out of control. Get to know the park trail systems and learn to identify plants, both native and invasive. Hikes will last approximately 4 hours.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Join us in the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods and the rest of the scenic Redwood Creek watershed, where special efforts are being made to protect and enhance habitat for the endangered coho salmon and steelhead trout. Learn how to grow and care for the native plants in our nursery, as well as help plant and maintain our restoration sites.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Description:
Habitat Restoration
Weekly.
Rotates from site to site.
Contact NAP @ (415) 831-6330
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio Native Plant Nursery grows nearly 60,000 plants each year and we need your help! As a volunteer you will learn how to grow and care for native plants, as well as be a part of a thriving community-based restoration program working to restore San Francisco's National Park. Activities include transplanting seedlings, pruning, composting, seed collecting, and outplanting (winter only).
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Come grow with us at the Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery! Each year, we grow over 30,000 plants to restore natural habitats within the Marin Headlands. The dedication and support of our volunteers are vital in the effort to grow plants, collect seeds, maintain the nursery facility, and much more. Our projects are outdoors, fun, and always hands-on.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help keep Crissy Field and the Presidio Shoreline clean and free of invasive weeds. Volunteers are needed to help keep these public areas maintained as popular destinations for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy. Projects include winter beach clean-ups, weeding, vegetation pruning, sand removal, and trail maintenance. Project locations are at Crissy Field and along the coastal regions of the Presidio, including East Beach, Crissy Airfield, Crissy Promenade, Baker Beach, and China Beach.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Lands End & Presidio Coastal Bluffs
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas in the Presidio of San Francisco, at Lands End, and along the coastal bluffs. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring historic features, or improving trails, you'll get to explore beautiful areas of the park, make a lasting impact on the protection of your national park next door, and meet new people in your community. Volunteer projects include invasive plant removal, seed collection, planting (winter season only), litter removal, fence construction, trail maintenance, and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Description:
The Commission is responsible for the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.
Time:
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Description:
San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way.
http://www.cnps-yerbabuena.org/calendar.html
Time:
8:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays
Location: Alcatraz
Volunteer on Alcatraz and help restore the historic gardens. Volunteer activities include weeding, pruning, and planting. Through the project, volunteers will be introduced to the stories of the gardens and have the opportunity to visit some areas not accessible to the public. As an added bonus, garden volunteers arrive on Alcatraz before other visitors, so you can experience the island during the most tranquil time of day.
Registration Required. This is not a drop-in program. An application is required, as well as a commitment to volunteering on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for 2-3 months.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Fridays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Join the Presidio Plant Patrol and help eradicate noxious weeds that pose threats to the native biodiversity of Presidio plants and animals. Come participate in "extreme restoration" in some of the more out-of-the-way natural areas of the Presidio and go after pampass grass, cape ivy, french broom, iceplant, and poison hemlock. Invasives watch out!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Habitat and Trail Stewardship at Mount Sutro Open Space Preserve. Call Craig Dawson at 665-1077. Meet at the Woods Lot on Medical Center Way.
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Restore habitat among the coast live oak woodlands of Buena Vista Park.
Meet at 9AM at the playground.
Call Suzanna at 831-6328 for more info.
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Contact: Stan Kaufman sekfmn@pacbell.net
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and every 3rd Sunday.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Learn about dune and serpentine systems while working in our scrub, grassland, woodland, wetland, and bluff habitats. Our activities include invasive plant removal during the summer dry season and native revegetation during the winter rainy season. Habitat restoration is a proactive way to participate in environmental healing while removing invasive plants and revegetating with natives. Come learn about local plants and animals and be a habitat hero!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help keep Crissy Field and the Presidio Shoreline clean and free of invasive weeds. Volunteers are needed to help keep these public areas maintained as popular destinations for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy. Projects include winter beach clean-ups, weeding, vegetation pruning, sand removal, and trail maintenance. Project locations are at Crissy Field and along the coastal regions of the Presidio, including East Beach, Crissy Airfield, Crissy Promenade, Baker Beach, and China Beach.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Come grow with us at the Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery! Each year, we grow over 30,000 plants to restore natural habitats within the Marin Headlands. The dedication and support of our volunteers are vital in the effort to grow plants, collect seeds, maintain the nursery facility, and much more. Our projects are outdoors, fun, and always hands-on.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Saturdays.
Location: Fort Funston, San Francisco
Come join the restoration efforts of the Green Team! The Fort Funston Nursery, one of the five native plant nurseries in the Golden Gate National Parks, grows an impressive 25,000 plants a year. This is largely due to our dedicated volunteer base. By working at Fort Funston, volunteers participate in a variety of activities, including seed collection, propagation, transplanting, pruning, outplanting (winter only), and weeding.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 1:30pm
Description:
Meet at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office at 44 Vistacion Ave, Suite 206, at 10am and returning about 1:30.
For more information email sanbruno@mountainwatch.org
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Description:
1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month!
10 - 12:30
Meet at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office at 44 Vistacion Ave, Suite 206, Brisbane
For more information email mailto:sanbruno@mountainwatch.org
Help restore critical habitat in Marin County. The Park Stewardship Program works to restore and maintain priority parklands within the Golden Gate National Parks. Whether it be protecting an endangered species, restoring a historic feature, or improving a trail, community support is the key to ensuring the long term protection of these unique park sites. Work day events include a combination of hands-on service and short natural or cultural history lessons. Sites include, Alta Avenue, Oakwood Valley, Wolfback Ridge, Dias Ridge, and Muir Beach. Come out and lend a hand!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Saturdays.
Location: San Mateo County
Help restore critical habitat at Milagra Ridge and Mori Point in Pacifica. The Park Stewardship Program works to restore and maintain priority parklands within the Golden Gate National Parks. Whether it be protecting an endangered species, restoring a historic feature, or improving a trail, community support is the key to ensuring the long term protection of these unique park sites. Work day events include a combination of hands-on service and short natural or cultural history lessons. Come out and lend a hand!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Description:
The Great Blue Herons have returned to Stow Lake to court, mate and raise their young.
Observe the Magnificent Great Blue Herons and Their Chicks at Stow Lake
Six Saturdays During the Spring Nesting Season in April and May
The herons court, build their nests, mate and lay eggs between January and March.
Free. There is a $10 suggested donation for adults on tours. Follow signs from Stow Lake Boathouse to the observation site.
For more information, visit www.sfnature.org or call (415) 387-9160.
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Description:
Contact: Craig and Martha Spriggs 415-661-1668
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Habitat and trail restoration and stewardship at Land's End.
Call Caroline at 385-3065
http://www.parksconservancy.org/support/volunteer/landsendstewardship.php
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio Native Plant Nursery grows nearly 60,000 plants each year and we need your help! As a volunteer you will learn how to grow and care for native plants, as well as be a part of a thriving community-based restoration program working to restore San Francisco's National Park. Activities include transplanting seedlings, pruning, composting, seed collecting, and outplanting (winter only).
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
We meet at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion in Brisbane, at 12:45, and then go up to the acres. I hope you can join us.
Ken McIntire
San Bruno Mountain Watch
P.O. Box 53
Brisbane, CA 94005
415-467-6631
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Lands End & Presidio Coastal Bluffs
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas in the Presidio of San Francisco, at Lands End, and along the coastal bluffs. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring historic features, or improving trails, you'll get to explore beautiful areas of the park, make a lasting impact on the protection of your national park next door, and meet new people in your community. Volunteer projects include invasive plant removal, seed collection, planting (winter season only), litter removal, fence construction, trail maintenance, and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Description:
Drop your kids at our pad then go out and have an adults-only night on the town. Your kids will meet animals, do science projects, create art, and enjoy pizza, healthy snacks and a movie.
The fee is $45 for the first child and $25 for each additional sibling. Pre-registration is required!
Please visit www.treefrogtreks.com for more information.
Kid’s Play Night is for kids ages 4 & up.
Time:
9:30am - 2:30pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Sundays.
Location: Sausalito to Bolinas Ridge
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. The Habitat Restoration Team (HRT), established in 1988, engages community members in the management and enhancement of the Golden Gate National Parks. Volunteers and staff meet at different scenic locations each week to restore native habitat throughout the park. Come out and explore beautiful areas while assisting in invasive plant removal, outplanting of native plants (winter season), and seed collection.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.
Location: Ocean Beach, San Francisco
Keep our beaches beautiful! This program is an easy team-building project that takes only a few hours and contributes to your community. Become a park steward while enjoying a day at the beach and help improve wildlife habitat both locally and globally.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Schedule: 1st Monday of the month.
Location: Fort Baker, Sausalito
Help grow and care for landscapes at Fort Baker to enhance the visitor experience and preserve this national historic site. Volunteers perform a variety of tasks to help maintain the Parade Ground and Waterfront, including weed and debris removal, beach cleanups, and vegetation management.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Tuesdays.
Location: Tennessee Valley
Volunteer with the Tennessee Valley Native Plant Nursery and join our efforts to restore native habitat in the Golden Gate National Parks. The Tennessee Valley Nursery grows plants for over a dozen restoration sites in the park from Olema to the Marin Headlands. Our dedicated volunteers also help improve habitat by removing invasive plants from our restoration sites. As a volunteer, you will learn about local native species and the importance of restoration ecology. Activities include invasive plant removal, outplanting (winter season only), transplanting seedlings, pruning, and seed collection.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Description:
The Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee (PROSAC) serves as the public input vehicle for the community to communicate with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.
http://www.sfgov.org/site/recpark_meeting.asp?id=3137
Time:
8:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays
Location: Alcatraz
Volunteer on Alcatraz and help restore the historic gardens. Volunteer activities include weeding, pruning, and planting. Through the project, volunteers will be introduced to the stories of the gardens and have the opportunity to visit some areas not accessible to the public. As an added bonus, garden volunteers arrive on Alcatraz before other visitors, so you can experience the island during the most tranquil time of day.
Registration Required. This is not a drop-in program. An application is required, as well as a commitment to volunteering on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for 2-3 months.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and every 3rd Sunday.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Learn about dune and serpentine systems while working in our scrub, grassland, woodland, wetland, and bluff habitats. Our activities include invasive plant removal during the summer dry season and native revegetation during the winter rainy season. Habitat restoration is a proactive way to participate in environmental healing while removing invasive plants and revegetating with natives. Come learn about local plants and animals and be a habitat hero!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Description:
From the intersection of Old County Rd (in Brisbane) and Bayshore Blvd., go South on Bayshore Blvd. After about 25 yards, turn right on the access road, which goes over a little bridge and runs parallel to Bayshore. Just beyond the fire station is the Mission Blue Nursery.
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays.
Location: Sausalito to Bolinas Ridge
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Invasive Plant Patrol volunteers hike throughout the Marin Headlands to find new invasions of exotics and remove localized infestations before they get out of control. Get to know the park trail systems and learn to identify plants, both native and invasive. Hikes will last approximately 4 hours.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Join us in the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods and the rest of the scenic Redwood Creek watershed, where special efforts are being made to protect and enhance habitat for the endangered coho salmon and steelhead trout. Learn how to grow and care for the native plants in our nursery, as well as help plant and maintain our restoration sites.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Description:
Habitat Restoration
Weekly.
Rotates from site to site.
Contact NAP @ (415) 831-6330
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio Native Plant Nursery grows nearly 60,000 plants each year and we need your help! As a volunteer you will learn how to grow and care for native plants, as well as be a part of a thriving community-based restoration program working to restore San Francisco's National Park. Activities include transplanting seedlings, pruning, composting, seed collecting, and outplanting (winter only).
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Come grow with us at the Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery! Each year, we grow over 30,000 plants to restore natural habitats within the Marin Headlands. The dedication and support of our volunteers are vital in the effort to grow plants, collect seeds, maintain the nursery facility, and much more. Our projects are outdoors, fun, and always hands-on.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help keep Crissy Field and the Presidio Shoreline clean and free of invasive weeds. Volunteers are needed to help keep these public areas maintained as popular destinations for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy. Projects include winter beach clean-ups, weeding, vegetation pruning, sand removal, and trail maintenance. Project locations are at Crissy Field and along the coastal regions of the Presidio, including East Beach, Crissy Airfield, Crissy Promenade, Baker Beach, and China Beach.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Description:
Schedule: every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help repair, maintain and enhance trails, and protect sensitive natural habitat in the Presidio of San Francisco. Your stewardship will help create and maintain a world-class trail system for our community to enjoy today and in the years to come. Please join us for a fun and rewarding experience, and meet others, like you, who love the park trails!, and San Mateo.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Lands End & Presidio Coastal Bluffs
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas in the Presidio of San Francisco, at Lands End, and along the coastal bluffs. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring historic features, or improving trails, you'll get to explore beautiful areas of the park, make a lasting impact on the protection of your national park next door, and meet new people in your community. Volunteer projects include invasive plant removal, seed collection, planting (winter season only), litter removal, fence construction, trail maintenance, and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
8:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays
Location: Alcatraz
Volunteer on Alcatraz and help restore the historic gardens. Volunteer activities include weeding, pruning, and planting. Through the project, volunteers will be introduced to the stories of the gardens and have the opportunity to visit some areas not accessible to the public. As an added bonus, garden volunteers arrive on Alcatraz before other visitors, so you can experience the island during the most tranquil time of day.
Registration Required. This is not a drop-in program. An application is required, as well as a commitment to volunteering on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for 2-3 months.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Schedule: Every 2nd Friday of the month.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help take care of young trees in the Presidio’s reforestation areas. Volunteers assist with maintenance of these areas through weeding, mulching, and other stewardship activities. Please join us for a fun and rewarding experience, and meet others, like you, who love the Presidio forest!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Fridays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Join the Presidio Plant Patrol and help eradicate noxious weeds that pose threats to the native biodiversity of Presidio plants and animals. Come participate in "extreme restoration" in some of the more out-of-the-way natural areas of the Presidio and go after pampass grass, cape ivy, french broom, iceplant, and poison hemlock. Invasives watch out!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Come join us this Saturday, January 9th, from 9 am to 12 pm for our regular monthly work day.
Activities may include planting, weeding, and mulching.
All tools and gloves are provided. Please wear layers and clothes that can get dirty. Don't forget a hat and sunblock!
We'll be working rain or shine. If there is a light rain, please bring rain gear, otherwise we can provide some to you. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cancel this workday. The last two months have been canceled due to rain, so let's hope for good weather so we can get or hands on the land together!
For more details email info@lejyouth.org or call 415-282-6840
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and every 3rd Sunday.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Learn about dune and serpentine systems while working in our scrub, grassland, woodland, wetland, and bluff habitats. Our activities include invasive plant removal during the summer dry season and native revegetation during the winter rainy season. Habitat restoration is a proactive way to participate in environmental healing while removing invasive plants and revegetating with natives. Come learn about local plants and animals and be a habitat hero!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help keep Crissy Field and the Presidio Shoreline clean and free of invasive weeds. Volunteers are needed to help keep these public areas maintained as popular destinations for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy. Projects include winter beach clean-ups, weeding, vegetation pruning, sand removal, and trail maintenance. Project locations are at Crissy Field and along the coastal regions of the Presidio, including East Beach, Crissy Airfield, Crissy Promenade, Baker Beach, and China Beach.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Come grow with us at the Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery! Each year, we grow over 30,000 plants to restore natural habitats within the Marin Headlands. The dedication and support of our volunteers are vital in the effort to grow plants, collect seeds, maintain the nursery facility, and much more. Our projects are outdoors, fun, and always hands-on.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Saturdays.
Location: Fort Funston, San Francisco
Come join the restoration efforts of the Green Team! The Fort Funston Nursery, one of the five native plant nurseries in the Golden Gate National Parks, grows an impressive 25,000 plants a year. This is largely due to our dedicated volunteer base. By working at Fort Funston, volunteers participate in a variety of activities, including seed collection, propagation, transplanting, pruning, outplanting (winter only), and weeding.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Description:
Habitat restoration in the indigenous coast live oak woodlands of Golden Gate Park.
Meet in front of the Conservatory of Flowers on JFK in GG Park across from the Tennis Courts.
Contact Robert Bakewell 415-710-9617
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Contact: Franco Mancini 415-239-5378
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Description:
Join the Heart of the Mountain (San Bruno that is) Volunteers in restoring creek habitat at our urban ecological wonderland.
Call Joe Cannon at 650-355-6635 or email: restore_ecology@earthlink.net
WHERE: San Bruno Mountain State and County Park
From the Peninsula: Take Highway 101 north to the Brisbane/Cow Palace Exit. You
will merge onto Bayshore Blvd. Stay on Bayshore for four traffic lights. You will
come to Guadalupe Canyon Parkway. Turn left. Stay on the parkway for 2 miles.
(You will go past the first light which is Carter Street.) Watch carefully for
the park entrance on your right. The main parking lot is just past the ranger entrance
station. Entrance fee waived for volunteers.
From 280 North: Take Highway 280 north to the Mission Street Exit and go left at
the first light. Go right on San Pedro Rd. Cross Mission Street (with Wendys
on your right) and you are on E. Market Street. It turns
into Guadalupe
Canyon
Parkway. Stay on the parkway until you see the park entrance on your left. Turn
left and go past the ranger entrance station into the main parking lot on your right.
Entrance fee waived for volunteers
From San Francisco: Take Highway 101 south to the Brisbane/Cow Palace Exit. Go
right onto Bayshore Blvd. Stay on Bayshore until you reach Guadalupe Canyon Parkway.
Go right. You will see the park entrance 2 miles down on the right hand side (past
Carter Street.) The main parking lot is just past the ranger entrance station.
Entrance fee waived for volunteers
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Description:
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday!
10 - 12:30
Meet at the San Bruno Mountain Park headquarters on Guadalupe Canyon Parkway.
Email sanbruno@mountainwatch.org for more info!
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
2nd Saturday of every month
Meet at Stow Lake Boat House, Golden Gate Park
10 am - 2 pm
All instruction and needed tools and equipment will be provided. Please bring water and a sack lunch and wear closed toed shoes, long pants and layers.
For more information go to http://sfnpc.org/calendar/?event_id=334
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Location: Muir Beach
Keep our beaches beautiful! This program is an easy team-building project that takes only a few hours and contributes to your community. Become a park steward while enjoying a day at the beach and help improve wildlife habitat both locally and globally.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Help restore critical habitat in Marin County. The Park Stewardship Program works to restore and maintain priority parklands within the Golden Gate National Parks. Whether it be protecting an endangered species, restoring a historic feature, or improving a trail, community support is the key to ensuring the long term protection of these unique park sites. Work day events include a combination of hands-on service and short natural or cultural history lessons. Sites include, Alta Avenue, Oakwood Valley, Wolfback Ridge, Dias Ridge, and Muir Beach. Come out and lend a hand!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Saturdays.
Location: San Mateo County
Help restore critical habitat at Milagra Ridge and Mori Point in Pacifica. The Park Stewardship Program works to restore and maintain priority parklands within the Golden Gate National Parks. Whether it be protecting an endangered species, restoring a historic feature, or improving a trail, community support is the key to ensuring the long term protection of these unique park sites. Work day events include a combination of hands-on service and short natural or cultural history lessons. Come out and lend a hand!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Description:
The Great Blue Herons have returned to Stow Lake to court, mate and raise their young.
Observe the Magnificent Great Blue Herons and Their Chicks at Stow Lake
Six Saturdays During the Spring Nesting Season in April and May
The herons court, build their nests, mate and lay eggs between January and March.
Free. There is a $10 suggested donation for adults on tours. Follow signs from Stow Lake Boathouse to the observation site.
For more information, visit www.sfnature.org or call (415) 387-9160.
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Description:
Contact: Stan Kaufman sekfmn@pacbell.net
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Habitat and trail restoration and stewardship at Land's End.
Call Caroline at 385-3065
http://www.parksconservancy.org/support/volunteer/landsendstewardship.php
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio Native Plant Nursery grows nearly 60,000 plants each year and we need your help! As a volunteer you will learn how to grow and care for native plants, as well as be a part of a thriving community-based restoration program working to restore San Francisco's National Park. Activities include transplanting seedlings, pruning, composting, seed collecting, and outplanting (winter only).
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Lands End & Presidio Coastal Bluffs
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas in the Presidio of San Francisco, at Lands End, and along the coastal bluffs. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring historic features, or improving trails, you'll get to explore beautiful areas of the park, make a lasting impact on the protection of your national park next door, and meet new people in your community. Volunteer projects include invasive plant removal, seed collection, planting (winter season only), litter removal, fence construction, trail maintenance, and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Description:
Drop your kids at our pad then go out and have an adults-only night on the town. Your kids will meet animals, do science projects, create art, and enjoy pizza, healthy snacks and a movie.
The fee is $45 for the first child and $25 for each additional sibling. Pre-registration is required!
Please visit www.treefrogtreks.com for more information.
Kid’s Play Night is for kids ages 4 & up.
Time:
9:30am - 2:30pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Sundays.
Location: Sausalito to Bolinas Ridge
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. The Habitat Restoration Team (HRT), established in 1988, engages community members in the management and enhancement of the Golden Gate National Parks. Volunteers and staff meet at different scenic locations each week to restore native habitat throughout the park. Come out and explore beautiful areas while assisting in invasive plant removal, outplanting of native plants (winter season), and seed collection.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Description:
Monthly Meeting
10am-11pm
We'll be up at the 14th & Pacheco site before the workdays for morning snacks and discussion on our fall planting plans + outreach proposals!
For more information contact our Stewardship Coordinator Deidre Martin at deidre@natureinthecity.org or 415-564-4107
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Description:
2nd Sunday of every month
11 am - 2 pm
Bringing your own tools & gloves is welcomed!
14th and Pacheco (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=14th+Ave+&+Pacheco+St,+San+Francisco,+CA&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=41.224889,70.927734&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=14th+Ave+&+Pacheco+St,+San+Francisco,+California&ll=37.752903,-122.470758&spn=0.010078,0.017316&z=16&iwloc=A)
Contact Deidre Martin (deidre@natureinthecity.org) for more information!
Time:
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Description:
The Policy Committee shall meet on the second Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. with the exception of October when the Policy Committee will meet on the fourth Monday at 5:00 p.m. The Policy Committee shall have general responsibility for and oversee the long-term planning and policy development activities of the Department of the Environment, including the Department's assessment of San Francisco's environmental conditions, the development and update of plans for the long-term environmental sustainability of San Francisco, and the review and development of recommendations on any policy proposed for adoption by any City agency regarding conformity with the long-term plans for environmental sustainability.
Time:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Tuesdays.
Location: Tennessee Valley
Volunteer with the Tennessee Valley Native Plant Nursery and join our efforts to restore native habitat in the Golden Gate National Parks. The Tennessee Valley Nursery grows plants for over a dozen restoration sites in the park from Olema to the Marin Headlands. Our dedicated volunteers also help improve habitat by removing invasive plants from our restoration sites. As a volunteer, you will learn about local native species and the importance of restoration ecology. Activities include invasive plant removal, outplanting (winter season only), transplanting seedlings, pruning, and seed collection.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Description:
Location: Crissy Field, Fort Funston, Fort Point, Marin Headlands, Muir Woods, Presidio, San Mateo
The Parks' trails need you! Help repair and maintain trails, construct new routes, and protect sensitive natural habitat in Marin, the Presidio, San Francisco, and San Mateo.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 415-561-3077 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org.
Time:
1:30pm
Description:
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
Meetings are scheduled on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The meetings are held in City Hall, Room 400, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102. They are scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM, unless otherwise noticed.
Time:
8:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays
Location: Alcatraz
Volunteer on Alcatraz and help restore the historic gardens. Volunteer activities include weeding, pruning, and planting. Through the project, volunteers will be introduced to the stories of the gardens and have the opportunity to visit some areas not accessible to the public. As an added bonus, garden volunteers arrive on Alcatraz before other visitors, so you can experience the island during the most tranquil time of day.
Registration Required. This is not a drop-in program. An application is required, as well as a commitment to volunteering on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for 2-3 months.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and every 3rd Sunday.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Learn about dune and serpentine systems while working in our scrub, grassland, woodland, wetland, and bluff habitats. Our activities include invasive plant removal during the summer dry season and native revegetation during the winter rainy season. Habitat restoration is a proactive way to participate in environmental healing while removing invasive plants and revegetating with natives. Come learn about local plants and animals and be a habitat hero!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Description:
From the intersection of Old County Rd (in Brisbane) and Bayshore Blvd., go South on Bayshore Blvd. After about 25 yards, turn right on the access road, which goes over a little bridge and runs parallel to Bayshore. Just beyond the fire station is the Mission Blue Nursery.
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays.
Location: Sausalito to Bolinas Ridge
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Invasive Plant Patrol volunteers hike throughout the Marin Headlands to find new invasions of exotics and remove localized infestations before they get out of control. Get to know the park trail systems and learn to identify plants, both native and invasive. Hikes will last approximately 4 hours.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Join us in the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods and the rest of the scenic Redwood Creek watershed, where special efforts are being made to protect and enhance habitat for the endangered coho salmon and steelhead trout. Learn how to grow and care for the native plants in our nursery, as well as help plant and maintain our restoration sites.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Description:
Habitat Restoration
Weekly.
Rotates from site to site.
Contact NAP @ (415) 831-6330
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio Native Plant Nursery grows nearly 60,000 plants each year and we need your help! As a volunteer you will learn how to grow and care for native plants, as well as be a part of a thriving community-based restoration program working to restore San Francisco's National Park. Activities include transplanting seedlings, pruning, composting, seed collecting, and outplanting (winter only).
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Come grow with us at the Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery! Each year, we grow over 30,000 plants to restore natural habitats within the Marin Headlands. The dedication and support of our volunteers are vital in the effort to grow plants, collect seeds, maintain the nursery facility, and much more. Our projects are outdoors, fun, and always hands-on.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help keep Crissy Field and the Presidio Shoreline clean and free of invasive weeds. Volunteers are needed to help keep these public areas maintained as popular destinations for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy. Projects include winter beach clean-ups, weeding, vegetation pruning, sand removal, and trail maintenance. Project locations are at Crissy Field and along the coastal regions of the Presidio, including East Beach, Crissy Airfield, Crissy Promenade, Baker Beach, and China Beach.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Lands End & Presidio Coastal Bluffs
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas in the Presidio of San Francisco, at Lands End, and along the coastal bluffs. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring historic features, or improving trails, you'll get to explore beautiful areas of the park, make a lasting impact on the protection of your national park next door, and meet new people in your community. Volunteer projects include invasive plant removal, seed collection, planting (winter season only), litter removal, fence construction, trail maintenance, and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Description:
The Commission is responsible for the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.
Time:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Description:
The Urban Forestry Council Planning Committee meets on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00 P.M. in the ground floor conference room at the Department of the Environment offices at 11 Grove Street, San Francisco.
Time:
8:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays
Location: Alcatraz
Volunteer on Alcatraz and help restore the historic gardens. Volunteer activities include weeding, pruning, and planting. Through the project, volunteers will be introduced to the stories of the gardens and have the opportunity to visit some areas not accessible to the public. As an added bonus, garden volunteers arrive on Alcatraz before other visitors, so you can experience the island during the most tranquil time of day.
Registration Required. This is not a drop-in program. An application is required, as well as a commitment to volunteering on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for 2-3 months.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Fridays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Join the Presidio Plant Patrol and help eradicate noxious weeds that pose threats to the native biodiversity of Presidio plants and animals. Come participate in "extreme restoration" in some of the more out-of-the-way natural areas of the Presidio and go after pampass grass, cape ivy, french broom, iceplant, and poison hemlock. Invasives watch out!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Contact: Jean Conner at 415-584-8576
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and every 3rd Sunday.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Learn about dune and serpentine systems while working in our scrub, grassland, woodland, wetland, and bluff habitats. Our activities include invasive plant removal during the summer dry season and native revegetation during the winter rainy season. Habitat restoration is a proactive way to participate in environmental healing while removing invasive plants and revegetating with natives. Come learn about local plants and animals and be a habitat hero!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Location: Crissy Field, Fort Funston, Fort Point, Marin Headlands, Muir Woods, Presidio, San Mateo
The Parks' trails need you! Help repair and maintain trails, construct new routes, and protect sensitive natural habitat in Marin, the Presidio, San Francisco, and San Mateo.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 415-561-3077 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org.
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help keep Crissy Field and the Presidio Shoreline clean and free of invasive weeds. Volunteers are needed to help keep these public areas maintained as popular destinations for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy. Projects include winter beach clean-ups, weeding, vegetation pruning, sand removal, and trail maintenance. Project locations are at Crissy Field and along the coastal regions of the Presidio, including East Beach, Crissy Airfield, Crissy Promenade, Baker Beach, and China Beach.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Help increase White-Crowned Sparrow Habitat in Golden Gate Park - every 3rd Saturday!
Come grow with us at the Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery! Each year, we grow over 30,000 plants to restore natural habitats within the Marin Headlands. The dedication and support of our volunteers are vital in the effort to grow plants, collect seeds, maintain the nursery facility, and much more. Our projects are outdoors, fun, and always hands-on.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Saturdays.
Location: Fort Funston, San Francisco
Come join the restoration efforts of the Green Team! The Fort Funston Nursery, one of the five native plant nurseries in the Golden Gate National Parks, grows an impressive 25,000 plants a year. This is largely due to our dedicated volunteer base. By working at Fort Funston, volunteers participate in a variety of activities, including seed collection, propagation, transplanting, pruning, outplanting (winter only), and weeding.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 1:30pm
Description:
Meet at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office at 44 Vistacion Ave, Suite 206, at 10am and returning about 1:30.
For more information email sanbruno@mountainwatch.org
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Description:
1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month!
10 - 12:30
Meet at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office at 44 Vistacion Ave, Suite 206, Brisbane
For more information email mailto:sanbruno@mountainwatch.org
Help restore critical habitat in Marin County. The Park Stewardship Program works to restore and maintain priority parklands within the Golden Gate National Parks. Whether it be protecting an endangered species, restoring a historic feature, or improving a trail, community support is the key to ensuring the long term protection of these unique park sites. Work day events include a combination of hands-on service and short natural or cultural history lessons. Sites include, Alta Avenue, Oakwood Valley, Wolfback Ridge, Dias Ridge, and Muir Beach. Come out and lend a hand!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Saturdays.
Location: San Mateo County
Help restore critical habitat at Milagra Ridge and Mori Point in Pacifica. The Park Stewardship Program works to restore and maintain priority parklands within the Golden Gate National Parks. Whether it be protecting an endangered species, restoring a historic feature, or improving a trail, community support is the key to ensuring the long term protection of these unique park sites. Work day events include a combination of hands-on service and short natural or cultural history lessons. Come out and lend a hand!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Description:
The Great Blue Herons have returned to Stow Lake to court, mate and raise their young.
Observe the Magnificent Great Blue Herons and Their Chicks at Stow Lake
Six Saturdays During the Spring Nesting Season in April and May
The herons court, build their nests, mate and lay eggs between January and March.
Free. There is a $10 suggested donation for adults on tours. Follow signs from Stow Lake Boathouse to the observation site.
For more information, visit www.sfnature.org or call (415) 387-9160.
Time:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Description:
Contact: Gary Schwantes 415-239-0248
Time:
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Description:
Contact: Dan Weaver 415-587-4588
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Habitat and trail restoration and stewardship at Land's End.
Call Caroline at 385-3065
http://www.parksconservancy.org/support/volunteer/landsendstewardship.php
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio Native Plant Nursery grows nearly 60,000 plants each year and we need your help! As a volunteer you will learn how to grow and care for native plants, as well as be a part of a thriving community-based restoration program working to restore San Francisco's National Park. Activities include transplanting seedlings, pruning, composting, seed collecting, and outplanting (winter only).
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Lands End & Presidio Coastal Bluffs
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas in the Presidio of San Francisco, at Lands End, and along the coastal bluffs. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring historic features, or improving trails, you'll get to explore beautiful areas of the park, make a lasting impact on the protection of your national park next door, and meet new people in your community. Volunteer projects include invasive plant removal, seed collection, planting (winter season only), litter removal, fence construction, trail maintenance, and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Description:
Drop your kids at our pad then go out and have an adults-only night on the town. Your kids will meet animals, do science projects, create art, and enjoy pizza, healthy snacks and a movie.
The fee is $45 for the first child and $25 for each additional sibling. Pre-registration is required!
Please visit www.treefrogtreks.com for more information.
Kid’s Play Night is for kids ages 4 & up.
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and every 3rd Sunday.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Learn about dune and serpentine systems while working in our scrub, grassland, woodland, wetland, and bluff habitats. Our activities include invasive plant removal during the summer dry season and native revegetation during the winter rainy season. Habitat restoration is a proactive way to participate in environmental healing while removing invasive plants and revegetating with natives. Come learn about local plants and animals and be a habitat hero!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:30am - 2:30pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Sundays.
Location: Sausalito to Bolinas Ridge
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. The Habitat Restoration Team (HRT), established in 1988, engages community members in the management and enhancement of the Golden Gate National Parks. Volunteers and staff meet at different scenic locations each week to restore native habitat throughout the park. Come out and explore beautiful areas while assisting in invasive plant removal, outplanting of native plants (winter season), and seed collection.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.
Location: Ocean Beach, San Francisco
Keep our beaches beautiful! This program is an easy team-building project that takes only a few hours and contributes to your community. Become a park steward while enjoying a day at the beach and help improve wildlife habitat both locally and globally.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
Contact: Barbara Pitschel at 415-282-5066
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Help Restore Habitat on the Mountain with San Bruno Mountain Watch.
Ken McIntire
San Bruno Mountain Watch
P.O. Box 53
Brisbane, CA 94005
415-467-6631
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Every 3rd Sunday
1 -4 pm
Alemany Farm(http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=alemany+farm+sf&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.848534,75.322266&ie=UTF8&hq=alemany+farm&hnear=San+Francisco,+CA&ll=37.739499,-122.419281&spn=0.171859,0.294228&z=12&iwloc=A&cid=2054344880150393451)
Join us to help create educational native plant habitat at the best volunteer-run urban farm in town!
Time:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Tuesdays.
Location: Tennessee Valley
Volunteer with the Tennessee Valley Native Plant Nursery and join our efforts to restore native habitat in the Golden Gate National Parks. The Tennessee Valley Nursery grows plants for over a dozen restoration sites in the park from Olema to the Marin Headlands. Our dedicated volunteers also help improve habitat by removing invasive plants from our restoration sites. As a volunteer, you will learn about local native species and the importance of restoration ecology. Activities include invasive plant removal, outplanting (winter season only), transplanting seedlings, pruning, and seed collection.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
8:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays
Location: Alcatraz
Volunteer on Alcatraz and help restore the historic gardens. Volunteer activities include weeding, pruning, and planting. Through the project, volunteers will be introduced to the stories of the gardens and have the opportunity to visit some areas not accessible to the public. As an added bonus, garden volunteers arrive on Alcatraz before other visitors, so you can experience the island during the most tranquil time of day.
Registration Required. This is not a drop-in program. An application is required, as well as a commitment to volunteering on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for 2-3 months.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and every 3rd Sunday.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Learn about dune and serpentine systems while working in our scrub, grassland, woodland, wetland, and bluff habitats. Our activities include invasive plant removal during the summer dry season and native revegetation during the winter rainy season. Habitat restoration is a proactive way to participate in environmental healing while removing invasive plants and revegetating with natives. Come learn about local plants and animals and be a habitat hero!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Description:
From the intersection of Old County Rd (in Brisbane) and Bayshore Blvd., go South on Bayshore Blvd. After about 25 yards, turn right on the access road, which goes over a little bridge and runs parallel to Bayshore. Just beyond the fire station is the Mission Blue Nursery.
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays.
Location: Sausalito to Bolinas Ridge
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Invasive Plant Patrol volunteers hike throughout the Marin Headlands to find new invasions of exotics and remove localized infestations before they get out of control. Get to know the park trail systems and learn to identify plants, both native and invasive. Hikes will last approximately 4 hours.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Join us in the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods and the rest of the scenic Redwood Creek watershed, where special efforts are being made to protect and enhance habitat for the endangered coho salmon and steelhead trout. Learn how to grow and care for the native plants in our nursery, as well as help plant and maintain our restoration sites.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Description:
Habitat Restoration
Weekly.
Rotates from site to site.
Contact NAP @ (415) 831-6330
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio Native Plant Nursery grows nearly 60,000 plants each year and we need your help! As a volunteer you will learn how to grow and care for native plants, as well as be a part of a thriving community-based restoration program working to restore San Francisco's National Park. Activities include transplanting seedlings, pruning, composting, seed collecting, and outplanting (winter only).
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Come grow with us at the Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery! Each year, we grow over 30,000 plants to restore natural habitats within the Marin Headlands. The dedication and support of our volunteers are vital in the effort to grow plants, collect seeds, maintain the nursery facility, and much more. Our projects are outdoors, fun, and always hands-on.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help keep Crissy Field and the Presidio Shoreline clean and free of invasive weeds. Volunteers are needed to help keep these public areas maintained as popular destinations for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy. Projects include winter beach clean-ups, weeding, vegetation pruning, sand removal, and trail maintenance. Project locations are at Crissy Field and along the coastal regions of the Presidio, including East Beach, Crissy Airfield, Crissy Promenade, Baker Beach, and China Beach.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Lands End & Presidio Coastal Bluffs
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas in the Presidio of San Francisco, at Lands End, and along the coastal bluffs. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring historic features, or improving trails, you'll get to explore beautiful areas of the park, make a lasting impact on the protection of your national park next door, and meet new people in your community. Volunteer projects include invasive plant removal, seed collection, planting (winter season only), litter removal, fence construction, trail maintenance, and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Description:
The SFNHS explores all aspects of nature in the Bay Area. We seek to understand our impact on those natural systems, and their impact on us. By understanding the history of the natural world where we live, we seek a deeper connection to that world so that we can make more informed choices for the future.
If you have any questions about future speakers, ideas for the series, or a desire to speak yourself, please email adrian cotter at the email address acotter@nonsensical.com.
http://sfnhs.wordpress.com/
Randall Museum
199 Museum Way
San Francisco, CA 94114
Time:
8:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays
Location: Alcatraz
Volunteer on Alcatraz and help restore the historic gardens. Volunteer activities include weeding, pruning, and planting. Through the project, volunteers will be introduced to the stories of the gardens and have the opportunity to visit some areas not accessible to the public. As an added bonus, garden volunteers arrive on Alcatraz before other visitors, so you can experience the island during the most tranquil time of day.
Registration Required. This is not a drop-in program. An application is required, as well as a commitment to volunteering on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for 2-3 months.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Fridays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Join the Presidio Plant Patrol and help eradicate noxious weeds that pose threats to the native biodiversity of Presidio plants and animals. Come participate in "extreme restoration" in some of the more out-of-the-way natural areas of the Presidio and go after pampass grass, cape ivy, french broom, iceplant, and poison hemlock. Invasives watch out!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Each month Golden Gate Audubon sponsors workdays where volunteers help restore habitat for the California Quail, the official bird of the City and County of San Francisco and of the State of California. We plant native species, remove invasives, and do general maintenance.
On the fourth Saturday of each month, we work at Harding Park.
Join us! Meet us in the parking lot at Lake Merced Blvd. and Sunset Blvd. by the statue. For questions, please contact Jennifer Robinson at 510-919-5873.
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Want to do something contructive, potentially restorative for Haight and Stanyan?
Come participate in a workparty to beautify Alvord Lake, the body of water just before the tunnel to Hippie Hill.
Contact Gloria for details - 831-6307
"Joe the Gardener and I look forward to greeting the Alvord Lake Volunteers in the New Year. We have a nice variety of gardening projects in the works for Saturday the 27th. Park staff is amazed at the excellent survival rate of the plants you all worked so hard to plant. Joe has seen people with sleeping bags heading for the lake's edge and actually backing out when they saw that it was planted!"
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and every 3rd Sunday.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Learn about dune and serpentine systems while working in our scrub, grassland, woodland, wetland, and bluff habitats. Our activities include invasive plant removal during the summer dry season and native revegetation during the winter rainy season. Habitat restoration is a proactive way to participate in environmental healing while removing invasive plants and revegetating with natives. Come learn about local plants and animals and be a habitat hero!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help keep Crissy Field and the Presidio Shoreline clean and free of invasive weeds. Volunteers are needed to help keep these public areas maintained as popular destinations for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy. Projects include winter beach clean-ups, weeding, vegetation pruning, sand removal, and trail maintenance. Project locations are at Crissy Field and along the coastal regions of the Presidio, including East Beach, Crissy Airfield, Crissy Promenade, Baker Beach, and China Beach.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Come grow with us at the Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery! Each year, we grow over 30,000 plants to restore natural habitats within the Marin Headlands. The dedication and support of our volunteers are vital in the effort to grow plants, collect seeds, maintain the nursery facility, and much more. Our projects are outdoors, fun, and always hands-on.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Saturdays.
Location: Fort Funston, San Francisco
Come join the restoration efforts of the Green Team! The Fort Funston Nursery, one of the five native plant nurseries in the Golden Gate National Parks, grows an impressive 25,000 plants a year. This is largely due to our dedicated volunteer base. By working at Fort Funston, volunteers participate in a variety of activities, including seed collection, propagation, transplanting, pruning, outplanting (winter only), and weeding.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Description:
Contact: Margaret Goodale at 415-554-9604
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Description:
Join the Heart of the Mountain (San Bruno that is) Volunteers in restoring creek habitat at our urban ecological wonderland.
Call Joe Cannon at 650-355-6635 or email: restore_ecology@earthlink.net
WHERE: San Bruno Mountain State and County Park
From the Peninsula: Take Highway 101 north to the Brisbane/Cow Palace Exit. You
will merge onto Bayshore Blvd. Stay on Bayshore for four traffic lights. You will
come to Guadalupe Canyon Parkway. Turn left. Stay on the parkway for 2 miles.
(You will go past the first light which is Carter Street.) Watch carefully for
the park entrance on your right. The main parking lot is just past the ranger entrance
station. Entrance fee waived for volunteers.
From 280 North: Take Highway 280 north to the Mission Street Exit and go left at
the first light. Go right on San Pedro Rd. Cross Mission Street (with Wendys
on your right) and you are on E. Market Street. It turns
into Guadalupe
Canyon
Parkway. Stay on the parkway until you see the park entrance on your left. Turn
left and go past the ranger entrance station into the main parking lot on your right.
Entrance fee waived for volunteers
From San Francisco: Take Highway 101 south to the Brisbane/Cow Palace Exit. Go
right onto Bayshore Blvd. Stay on Bayshore until you reach Guadalupe Canyon Parkway.
Go right. You will see the park entrance 2 miles down on the right hand side (past
Carter Street.) The main parking lot is just past the ranger entrance station.
Entrance fee waived for volunteers
Help restore critical habitat in Marin County. The Park Stewardship Program works to restore and maintain priority parklands within the Golden Gate National Parks. Whether it be protecting an endangered species, restoring a historic feature, or improving a trail, community support is the key to ensuring the long term protection of these unique park sites. Work day events include a combination of hands-on service and short natural or cultural history lessons. Sites include, Alta Avenue, Oakwood Valley, Wolfback Ridge, Dias Ridge, and Muir Beach. Come out and lend a hand!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Saturdays.
Location: San Mateo County
Help restore critical habitat at Milagra Ridge and Mori Point in Pacifica. The Park Stewardship Program works to restore and maintain priority parklands within the Golden Gate National Parks. Whether it be protecting an endangered species, restoring a historic feature, or improving a trail, community support is the key to ensuring the long term protection of these unique park sites. Work day events include a combination of hands-on service and short natural or cultural history lessons. Come out and lend a hand!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Description:
The Great Blue Herons have returned to Stow Lake to court, mate and raise their young.
Observe the Magnificent Great Blue Herons and Their Chicks at Stow Lake
Six Saturdays During the Spring Nesting Season in April and May
The herons court, build their nests, mate and lay eggs between January and March.
Free. There is a $10 suggested donation for adults on tours. Follow signs from Stow Lake Boathouse to the observation site.
For more information, visit www.sfnature.org or call (415) 387-9160.
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Habitat and trail restoration and stewardship at Land's End.
Call Caroline at 385-3065
http://www.parksconservancy.org/support/volunteer/landsendstewardship.php
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio Native Plant Nursery grows nearly 60,000 plants each year and we need your help! As a volunteer you will learn how to grow and care for native plants, as well as be a part of a thriving community-based restoration program working to restore San Francisco's National Park. Activities include transplanting seedlings, pruning, composting, seed collecting, and outplanting (winter only).
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Lands End & Presidio Coastal Bluffs
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas in the Presidio of San Francisco, at Lands End, and along the coastal bluffs. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring historic features, or improving trails, you'll get to explore beautiful areas of the park, make a lasting impact on the protection of your national park next door, and meet new people in your community. Volunteer projects include invasive plant removal, seed collection, planting (winter season only), litter removal, fence construction, trail maintenance, and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Description:
Drop your kids at our pad then go out and have an adults-only night on the town. Your kids will meet animals, do science projects, create art, and enjoy pizza, healthy snacks and a movie.
The fee is $45 for the first child and $25 for each additional sibling. Pre-registration is required!
Please visit www.treefrogtreks.com for more information.
Kid’s Play Night is for kids ages 4 & up.
Time:
9:30am - 2:30pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Sundays.
Location: Sausalito to Bolinas Ridge
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. The Habitat Restoration Team (HRT), established in 1988, engages community members in the management and enhancement of the Golden Gate National Parks. Volunteers and staff meet at different scenic locations each week to restore native habitat throughout the park. Come out and explore beautiful areas while assisting in invasive plant removal, outplanting of native plants (winter season), and seed collection.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Regular monthly workshops will be held on the first Sunday of the month from 12 – 1 pm followed by the monthly volunteer day from 1 – 4 pm.
For more info and to view this month's workshop go to www.natureinthecity.org/plantsale.php
Time:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Tuesdays.
Location: Tennessee Valley
Volunteer with the Tennessee Valley Native Plant Nursery and join our efforts to restore native habitat in the Golden Gate National Parks. The Tennessee Valley Nursery grows plants for over a dozen restoration sites in the park from Olema to the Marin Headlands. Our dedicated volunteers also help improve habitat by removing invasive plants from our restoration sites. As a volunteer, you will learn about local native species and the importance of restoration ecology. Activities include invasive plant removal, outplanting (winter season only), transplanting seedlings, pruning, and seed collection.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:30pm
Description:
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
Meetings are scheduled on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The meetings are held in City Hall, Room 400, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102. They are scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM, unless otherwise noticed.
Time:
5:00pm
Description:
All meetings are open to the public. The Commission on the Environment meets bimonthly on the odd numbered months (January, March, May, July, September and November) on the 4th Tuesday in City Hall room 416, unless otherwise noted. Agendas are posted 72 hours before each meeting, and minutes are archived for 2 years.
Time:
8:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays
Location: Alcatraz
Volunteer on Alcatraz and help restore the historic gardens. Volunteer activities include weeding, pruning, and planting. Through the project, volunteers will be introduced to the stories of the gardens and have the opportunity to visit some areas not accessible to the public. As an added bonus, garden volunteers arrive on Alcatraz before other visitors, so you can experience the island during the most tranquil time of day.
Registration Required. This is not a drop-in program. An application is required, as well as a commitment to volunteering on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for 2-3 months.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and every 3rd Sunday.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Learn about dune and serpentine systems while working in our scrub, grassland, woodland, wetland, and bluff habitats. Our activities include invasive plant removal during the summer dry season and native revegetation during the winter rainy season. Habitat restoration is a proactive way to participate in environmental healing while removing invasive plants and revegetating with natives. Come learn about local plants and animals and be a habitat hero!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Description:
From the intersection of Old County Rd (in Brisbane) and Bayshore Blvd., go South on Bayshore Blvd. After about 25 yards, turn right on the access road, which goes over a little bridge and runs parallel to Bayshore. Just beyond the fire station is the Mission Blue Nursery.
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays.
Location: Sausalito to Bolinas Ridge
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Invasive Plant Patrol volunteers hike throughout the Marin Headlands to find new invasions of exotics and remove localized infestations before they get out of control. Get to know the park trail systems and learn to identify plants, both native and invasive. Hikes will last approximately 4 hours.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Join us in the majestic redwoods of Muir Woods and the rest of the scenic Redwood Creek watershed, where special efforts are being made to protect and enhance habitat for the endangered coho salmon and steelhead trout. Learn how to grow and care for the native plants in our nursery, as well as help plant and maintain our restoration sites.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Description:
Habitat Restoration
Weekly.
Rotates from site to site.
Contact NAP @ (415) 831-6330
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio Native Plant Nursery grows nearly 60,000 plants each year and we need your help! As a volunteer you will learn how to grow and care for native plants, as well as be a part of a thriving community-based restoration program working to restore San Francisco's National Park. Activities include transplanting seedlings, pruning, composting, seed collecting, and outplanting (winter only).
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Come grow with us at the Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery! Each year, we grow over 30,000 plants to restore natural habitats within the Marin Headlands. The dedication and support of our volunteers are vital in the effort to grow plants, collect seeds, maintain the nursery facility, and much more. Our projects are outdoors, fun, and always hands-on.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help keep Crissy Field and the Presidio Shoreline clean and free of invasive weeds. Volunteers are needed to help keep these public areas maintained as popular destinations for both local and worldwide visitors to use and enjoy. Projects include winter beach clean-ups, weeding, vegetation pruning, sand removal, and trail maintenance. Project locations are at Crissy Field and along the coastal regions of the Presidio, including East Beach, Crissy Airfield, Crissy Promenade, Baker Beach, and China Beach.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Thursdays and Saturdays.
Location: Lands End & Presidio Coastal Bluffs
Help restore and monitor critical natural areas in the Presidio of San Francisco, at Lands End, and along the coastal bluffs. Whether it be protecting endangered species habitat, restoring historic features, or improving trails, you'll get to explore beautiful areas of the park, make a lasting impact on the protection of your national park next door, and meet new people in your community. Volunteer projects include invasive plant removal, seed collection, planting (winter season only), litter removal, fence construction, trail maintenance, and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
8:30am - 12:30pm
Description:
Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays
Location: Alcatraz
Volunteer on Alcatraz and help restore the historic gardens. Volunteer activities include weeding, pruning, and planting. Through the project, volunteers will be introduced to the stories of the gardens and have the opportunity to visit some areas not accessible to the public. As an added bonus, garden volunteers arrive on Alcatraz before other visitors, so you can experience the island during the most tranquil time of day.
Registration Required. This is not a drop-in program. An application is required, as well as a commitment to volunteering on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for 2-3 months.
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Weekly drop-in program: Fridays.
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Join the Presidio Plant Patrol and help eradicate noxious weeds that pose threats to the native biodiversity of Presidio plants and animals. Come participate in "extreme restoration" in some of the more out-of-the-way natural areas of the Presidio and go after pampass grass, cape ivy, french broom, iceplant, and poison hemlock. Invasives watch out!
CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
For more info, visit: http://www.parksconservancy.org/help/volunteer/