SF Children & Nature
San Francisco Children & Nature
Join the Friends of Lafayette Park and help care for one of San Francisco’s beloved neighborhood parks! Nestled in Pacific Heights, Lafayette Park offers open green space, a playground, picnic areas, accessible pathways, and beautiful city views. Community members are invited to monthly Cleaning & Greening volunteer days to support planting, light gardening, and park […]
Join Surfrider Foundation and partners for a hands-on volunteer day restoring critical dune habitat and helping prevent beach erosion. Plant and maintain native vegetation to strengthen our coastline against rising seas and support a healthier coastal ecosystem. Open to volunteers ages 15+. Wear comfortable shoes and layers, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and […]
Join California State Parks Foundation and make an impact at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area! Volunteer alongside community members to help restore and care for one of San Francisco’s most unique waterfront parks through hands-on stewardship activities. Opportunities may include removing invasive plants, preparing shoreline habitat, planting native species, and supporting climate resilience efforts that […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate Día de Muertos and Diwali at the Crissy Field Center on Presidio Tunnel Tops! Bring the whole family for a vibrant celebration honoring South Asian and Latinx traditions through storytelling, cultural dance, music, arts and crafts, and a fire ceremony. Enjoy a day of culture, community, and learning in the park! Families can also […]
Honor loved ones and connect with nature while helping care for a native tidal marsh near Crissy Field in the Presidio. The event includes a brief reflection on planting as remembrance, followed by hands-on planting. All are welcome, but space is limited and registration is required. Specific meeting location will be listed in the registration […]
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 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, […]
Join SF Public Works, and your neighbors for Bayview Beautification Day! Each month, volunteers come together to clean up and beautify a different corner of the Bayview, tackling dumping and making the neighborhood shine. Stick around afterward for treats and refreshments while getting to know your community. Learn more and register>>
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