Teen Gardening at Merced Branch Library
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Merced Branch Library, 155 Winston Dr, San Francisco, California, 94132, United States
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.

Meet the Animal Keepers @ Randall Museum
2025-11-08 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-15 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-29 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-06 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-13 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Randall Museum, Museum Way, San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States
Venture into the Randall Museum’s live animal exhibit, Wild in California, and join one of the animal keepers in an open discussion about the museum’s wildlife residents. Learn how the keepers care for the animals and how and where these creatures live in the wild. Kids and families will meet some of the animals up-close and can ask the keeper questions to find out more about their favorites. Visitors can meet a snake, check out a barn owl, or maybe even touch a tortoise.
This is a FREE drop-in event on Saturdays at 11:30am.
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Swing into Stories @ Koret Playground (Golden Gate Park)
2025-11-11 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Koret Playground @ Golden Gate Park, Koret Children's Quarter Playground, Martin Luther King Jr Dr & Bowling Green Dr,, San Francisco, CA, 94117, United States
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 & Park, we bring stories and song to our City’s beloved parks. Join us for a high-energy storytime in our beautiful outdoors!
The YouthMobile offers a diverse selection of children’s library materials available for check-out with an SFPL library card. From the City’s only kid-focused bookmobile, we circulate materials, create library cards and provide the public with information about library services and programs. Come aboard and see what we have!
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.–12 noon.
Storytime at 10:30 a.m.
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1st Tuesday of the month
Garfield Playground (Treat & 26th Streets)
2nd Tuesday of the month
Koret Playground (Golden Gate Park, by the carousel)
3rd Tuesday of the month
Helen Wills Playground (1401 Broadway at Larkin)

4th Tuesday of the month
Redwood Grove Playground (McLaren Park, 200 John F. Shelley Dr.)

More info >

Birding the Hill @ Randall Museum
2025-11-15 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Randall Museum, Museum Way, San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States
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, and the hilltop grasslands will all be explored. The walk is geared towards beginning to intermediate birders, but all are welcome. The walk lasts about 2 hours and includes several stairs and a steep path to climb. Meet in Randall Museum’s parking lot at 8am: 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA.
When: Third Saturday of the Month 8am – 10am
Where: Meet in the Randall Museum’s Parking Lot: 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA
Cost: FREE but registration is required.
Ages: Best for ages 10 and older
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Help Nature Thrive in the Presidio!
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00 | 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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Help Nature Thrive at Heron’s Head Park!
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | The EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park, 32 Jennings Street, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
Come out for a hands-on volunteer day caring for the habitats and Nature Exploration Area at Heron’s Head Park. Together, we’ll help restore this beautiful bayside ecosystem by planting natives, removing invasive species, and tending to the park’s interactive nature play spaces.
It’s a fun, family-friendly way to connect with nature, learn about local wildlife, and make a real difference for San Francisco’s shoreline! Tools and gloves are provided—just bring your curiosity and willingness to get a little dirty.
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Volunteer to grow plants at the Presidio Nursery
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Presidio Nursery, 1249 Appleton St, San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, 94129, United States
Help care for over 100,000 native plants that restore natural areas across the Presidio and beyond by volunteering at the Presidio Nursery. Volunteers get hands-on experience with native plants through seasonal activities like seed collecting, transplanting, pruning, composting, and more. It’s a great way to learn, meet fellow plant lovers, and make a real impact on our national park’s landscapes. No commitment required—just bring your curiosity and love for nature!
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Swing into Stories @ Garfield Playground
2025-12-02 09:30 - 12:00 | Garfield Playground, 3100 26th St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
The Library’s YouthMobile is coming to the park! Movement and play are essential building blocks in fostering literacy and a love of reading. Join us for a high-energy storytime in our beautiful outdoors!
The YouthMobile offers a diverse selection of children’s library materials available for check-out with an SFPL library card. From the City’s only kid-focused bookmobile, we circulate materials, create library cards and provide the public with information about library services and programs. Come aboard and see what we have!
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.–12 noon.
Storytime at 10:30 a.m.
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1st Tuesday of the month
Garfield Playground (Treat & 26th Streets)
2nd Tuesday of the month
Koret Playground (Golden Gate Park, by the carousel)
3rd Tuesday of the month
Helen Wills Playground (1401 Broadway at Larkin)

4th Tuesday of the month
Redwood Grove Playground (McLaren Park, 200 John F. Shelley Dr.)
More info >

Presidio Night Hike
2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Presidio Transit Station, 215 Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94129, United States
Ever wonder what animals start stirring as the sun sets? Come out for a fun evening walk to explore the sights and sounds of nighttime wildlife in the Presidio! Take an easy stroll through the Tennessee Hollow Watershed to find out who’s hooting, chirping, rustling, or fluttering nearby.
A knowledgeable wildlife team will share fascinating facts about the creatures that come alive after dark — from those flying overhead to the ones hiding just out of sight.
Bring your own flashlight or headlamp if you have one — we’ll have a few extras to share. Come ready for discovery and a little nighttime adventure!
Free to attend, but registration is required.
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Winter Craft Day
2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Randall Museum, Museum Way, San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States
The Randall Museum hosts a special day of creative crafting activities for the winter season. Every corner of the museum will be bustling with fun seasonal activities exploring all kinds of arts, crafts, nature and science. The whole family can join in the wintry fun and make something to take home for keepsakes or gift-giving.
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Beginning Birding at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
2025-12-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, 500 Hunters Point Expressway, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
Come out to Candlestick Point State Recreation Area to learn about local species and tips for spotting them in the wild. This event is perfect for all bird enthusiasts, no matter your experience level. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and fellow bird lovers!
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