SF Children & Nature
San Francisco Children & Nature
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, […]
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's Urban Agriculture Program will provide free materials for the backyard gardener, community gardener, or urban farmer through scheduled giveaway events. This is a self-serve unstaffed, compost ONLY event. 5-bucket limit per person, no commercial use. There will not be any mulch, seeds plant starts or a Master Gardeners […]
The Library's YouthMobile is coming to the park! Movement and play are essential building blocks in fostering literacy and a love of reading. In partnership with the SF Rec & […]
Come out to the Children's Garden for Bean Sprouts Family Days to explore, create, and play in nature. Hop from log to log at the Stump Jump, build castles in the sandlot, and create your own masterpieces in the Fort Forest. Families with children of all ages will find something to enjoy Every Tuesday and […]
Come out to the Children's Garden for Bean Sprouts Family Days to explore, create, and play in nature. Hop from log to log at the Stump Jump, build castles in the sandlot, and create your own masterpieces in the Fort Forest. Families with children of all ages will find something to enjoy Every Tuesday and […]
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 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. […]
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 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 […]
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 Candlestick Point State Recreation Area for a free, beginner-friendly fishing program at the park’s fishing pier! Youth ages 7+ will learn the basics of fishing, including casting techniques and information about the fish species that live in the San Francisco Bay. Participants can enjoy a fun day by the water while building outdoor skills […]
The Library’s YouthMobile is coming to the park!
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