SF Children & Nature

Black Point Historic Gardens Restoration Project
2026-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Black point Historic Gardens, 2 Fort Mason 11, San Francisco, AR, 94123, United States
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 restoration while enjoying beautiful Bay views and exploring pathways first created in the 1850s. No experience is needed—just bring curiosity, comfortable clothes, and a love for the outdoors. Registration required.
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Help Nature Thrive in the Presidio!
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 and 13 more dates | Presidio Visitor Center, Lincoln Boulevard 210, San Francisco, CA, 94129, United States
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 to make a difference!Meeting details will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
This is a cross-posted event. Check the original listing for updates and cancellations.
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Surfrider Foundation Beach Clean-up
2026-07-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Ocean Beach, 48th & Noriega, San Francisco, CA, 94117, United States
Join the Surfrider Foundation San Francisco Chapter and take action to protect our ocean, waves, and beaches! Through beach cleanups, stewardship events, and community volunteer opportunities, families and community members can make a direct impact while spending time outdoors together. Join a scheduled cleanup, participate in a restoration event, or support broader coastal advocacy efforts. Surfrider welcomes volunteers of all ages!
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Ocean Beach Clean-ups
2026-07-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Ocean Beach, 48th & Noriega, San Francisco, CA, 94117, United States
Join the Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program and help care for San Francisco’s iconic coastline through Ocean Beach Clean-Ups! Community members, families, and volunteers are invited to make a direct impact by removing litter and marine debris while learning about coastal ecosystems and protecting wildlife habitat. These stewardship days are a great way to spend time outdoors, connect with others, and help keep Ocean Beach healthy and welcoming for everyone. Gloves, tools, and guidance are provided just bring layers, comfortable shoes, and a love for the outdoors.
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Garden for the Environment Community Workdays
2026-06-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Garden For the Environment, 1590 7th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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 maintenance, and seasonal garden care. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or trying it for the first time, it’s a welcoming opportunity for families and community members to connect with nature, learn sustainable practices, and help cultivate a greener city. Learn more and sign up to volunteer with Garden for the Environment.
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EcoCenter Volunteer Work Party
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | The EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park, 32 Jennings Street, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
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.

Bayview | Community Tree Planting
2026-05-16 08:45 - 13:30 | Bayview, San Francisco, 94124, United States
Join Friends of the Urban Forest for the Bayview Community Tree Planting and help expand tree canopy coverage while bringing the many benefits of trees to neighborhoods across San Francisco. Volunteers of all ages are invited to support a greener, healthier community while learning about urban forestry and environmental stewardship alongside neighbors and local partners.
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Ocean Beach Noticing Lab Hands-On Climate & Shoreline Exploration
2026-05-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Ocean Beach and Judah St, Ocean Beach and Judah Judah St and Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
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, and uncover the stories hidden in every grain of sand. Along the way, connect what you observe to bigger conversations about climate change, sea level rise, and impacts on wildlife and coastal communities.
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EcoCenter 16th Anniversary Celebration
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 | The EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park, 32 Jennings Street, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
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.
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