SF Children & Nature
San Francisco Children & Nature
Celebrate Arbor Day with Public Works and SFUSD at this free, family-friendly event packed with fun and hands-on activities. Enjoy kids’ games, bucket truck rides, build-your-own planter box projects, and community info booths. Bring the whole family and dig into nature while learning how we can help grow a greener San Francisco together! Learn More […]
Join Nature in the City for a family-friendly adventure through Golden Gate Park, discovering the fascinating world of springtime arthropods. Explore the waters and wooded areas around Blue Heron Lake and visit the pollinator garden on Strawberry Hill, where bees, flies, and other rarely seen invertebrates can be found. Along the way, look for butterflies […]
Join Rec and Park's annual Spring Fling is returning to the Crocker Amazon Park. Come for a fun afternoon of carnival rides, games, live entertainment, arts and crafts, food trucks, and an egg hunt! Learn more and register>>
Try your hand at the art of rock balancing in this creative, hands-on outdoor gathering at Crissy Field. Learn the basics of balancing stones while exploring themes of patience, play, and connection with the natural world. Instruction will be provided and all skill levels are welcome. This free event invites participants to experiment, collaborate, and […]
Celebrate the 16th Anniversary of the EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park with a day of free, family-friendly activities. Enjoy volunteer projects like habitat restoration and planting, plus birding, nature walks, games, and more. Local organizations will also be on site sharing resources and information. Learn more and register>
Join Black Outside for their inaugural event celebrating community, nature, and connection at the EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park! Black Outside is dedicated to creating safe, welcoming, and joyful outdoor spaces for Black families across San Francisco. This free, family-friendly gathering will feature games and activities, eco-workshops, refreshments, and a guided leisure hike. It’s a […]
Join Friends of Alemany Farm for their Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 25 from 11 AM–3 PM at Alemany Farm. This free community event will feature planting activities, farm tours, live music, face painting, family-friendly activities, and delicious food including a pig roast and BBQ. Come celebrate Earth Day and connect with the community […]
Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy for a drop-in, hands-on exploration of Ocean Beach. Using interactive “Noticing Tools,” you’ll discover how this dynamic coastline is changing in real time. Rotate through short, family-friendly activities—map how small shifts in water levels move the shoreline, experiment with sandcastles to see how waves reshape where we build, […]
Join the San Francisco Public Library for Celebrate the Outdoors, a fun-filled community event featuring hands-on activities for all ages! Participants can blow bubbles, create colorful chalk art, experiment with wildlife-inspired printmaking, and enjoy open-ended play using natural loose parts that spark imagination and creativity. Meet a Roving Ranger to learn about local ecosystems and […]
Join Black Outside for a free, family-friendly gathering will feature games, activities, refreshments, and a guided leisure hike. Black Outside is dedicated to creating safe, welcoming, and joyful outdoor spaces for Black families across San Francisco. Learn more and register>>
Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy for Pollinator Day at Presidio Tunnel Tops! Families can enjoy hands-on activities, pollinator-themed art, educational games, nature observation, snacks, and a fun scavenger hunt. Discover the important role bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators play in healthy ecosystems while learning simple ways to support native California species. Learn […]
Join Rocking the Boat for free Community Rowing at India Basin Waterfront Park! Families, friends, and neighbors of all ages are invited to experience San Francisco Bay from a unique perspective. No rowing experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided. Enjoy time on the water, connect with nature, and explore the shoreline while learning […]
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
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