SF Children & Nature
San Francisco Children & Nature
Join friends and neighbors for The 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day! California's largest annual volunteer event to remove trash from beaches and inland waterways across the entire state. Help protect people and wildlife by eliminating plastic pollution before it can cause any more harm. Learn more and register>>
Join the Randall Museum’s Birder-in-Residence on the third Saturday of each month to explore the hill at Corona Heights and check out its avian residents and seasonal visitors. Birders will circle the hill to look into several habitats, each of which is enjoyed by different bird species. The east canyon, the south cliffs, the north forest, […]
Join Sutro Stewards and spend your Saturday giving back to one of San Francisco’s most beautiful urban wildlands at Mount Sutro! Their Saturday Trail and Habitat Stewardship volunteer days offer hands-on work improving trails and restoring native habitat through activities like invasive species removal, trail maintenance, planting, and ecological restoration. Volunteers of all experience levels […]
Join the Presidio Habitat Stewards to help care for San Francisco’s natural areas. Activities may include planting, watering, weeding, and mulching to restore the park’s creeks, dunes, grasslands, and woodlands—while learning about the native plants and animals that call the Presidio home. It’s a fun, educational way for families and nature lovers of all ages […]
Join the SF Rec & Park Dept and the Port of San Francisco with the maintenance of the Nature Exploration Area and native landscaping at Heron's Head Park. Tasks include weeding, mulching, watering, pathway maintenance and planting. Every 3rd Saturday from 10am-12pm.
Join the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department Urban Agriculture Program for a free Seed & Plant Start Giveaway featuring seasonal veggie and herb seeds, plant starts, and expert gardening advice from the UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties. Community members can also learn tool care tips and connect with local […]
Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and help bring history back to life at Black Point Historic Gardens! Tucked above the waterfront at Fort Mason, this hidden hillside garden invites community members to connect with nature while caring for one of San Francisco’s historic landscapes. Volunteers can get hands-on with planting, pruning, and habitat […]
Join Garden for the Environment and grow your gardening skills while building community in San Francisco’s public teaching garden! Volunteers are invited to spend time outdoors learning hands-on regenerative gardening practices while helping care for this vibrant neighborhood space. Community workdays take place every Wednesday and Saturday and may include composting, harvesting, planting, pruning, path […]
De–stress and enjoy the fresh air. Garden with the Library. For ages 13–18. Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please check the Library events calendar posting for full details and any cancellations.
Join Support for Families for a family fun day at Crissy Field Center! Learn about inclusive recreation opportunities available in and around San Francisco. Connect with other families as well as staff from Support for Families, Presidio Trust, and SF Recreation and Park’s Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services. Learn more and register>>
Join the native plant stewards at Alemany Farm and help support habitat restoration at San Francisco’s largest urban farm! Every third Saturday of the month, volunteers come together to care for native plant habitat, connect with community, and experience one of the city’s hidden green spaces. Come learn, get your hands in the soil, and […]
Join the community at Alemany Farm and get your hands in the soil at San Francisco’s largest urban farm! Whether you’re new to gardening or a longtime plant enthusiast, Alemany Farm welcomes volunteers of all ages to help grow food, care for native habitat, and strengthen local food access. Community workdays include planting, harvesting, composting, […]
SF Children & Nature is part of the national Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN) initiative and is working to address the disparities in nature access along socioeconomic and racial lines to ensure all children have the opportunity to play, learn and grow in the outdoors.
We're building a network of nature and play advocates.
(415) 298-7532
info@sfchildrennature.org