SF Children & Nature

Garden for the Environment Community Workdays
2026-08-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-12 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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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Teen Gardening at Merced Branch Library
2026-08-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-12 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Alemany Farm Community Workdays
2026-08-22 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-29 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-05 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Alemany Farm, 700 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
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, orchard care, greenhouse projects, and more—and volunteers often leave with fresh produce to take home. Volunteer days are held on Mondays and Saturdays, with dedicated native plant stewardship opportunities throughout the month. Come learn, connect, and experience a hidden green space in the city.
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Free Community Rowing at India Basin Waterfront Park
2026-08-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-30 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-13 11:00 - 15:00 | India Basin Waterfront Park, 900 Innes Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
Join your neighbors on the water! Rocking the Boat invites families and friends to take part in free Community Rowing Days at India Basin Waterfront Park. Climb aboard Rocking the Boat’s student-built rowboats for a chance to slow down, share time together, and enjoy the Bay in good company.
This month’s community rowing days take place at varying times due to tides. No experience needed—everyone is welcome.
• For all ages • No reservations required
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Swing into Stories @ Redwood Grove Playground
2026-08-25 09:30 - 2027-01-14 11:00 | Redwood Grove Playground, 200 John F Shelley Dr, San Francisco, CA, 94134, 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 >

Help Nature Thrive in the Presidio!
2026-08-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-12 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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Black Point Historic Gardens Restoration Project
2026-08-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-12 10:00 - 13:00 | 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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Swing into Stories @ Garfield Playground
2026-09-01 09:30 - 12:00 | Garfield Playground, 3100 26th St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States

Join Sutro Steward for Trail and Habitat Stewardship Volunteer Days
2026-09-05 08:45 - 12:30 | Mount Sutro
Join Sutro Stewards and spend your Saturday giving back to one of San Francisco’s most beautiful urban wildlands at Mount Sutro! Their Saturday Trail and Habitat Stewardship volunteer days offer hands-on work improving trails and restoring native habitat through activities like invasive species removal, trail maintenance, planting, and ecological restoration. Volunteers of all experience levels are welcome, and the work takes place alongside staff and community members in a supportive outdoor setting. It’s a meaningful way to connect with nature, learn about local ecosystems, and help care for this unique forest in the heart of the city.
This is a cross-posted event. Check the original listing for updates and cancellations.
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Volunteer with Friends of Lafayette Park
2026-09-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Lafayette Park, Gough St & Washinton St, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
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 beautification alongside neighbors and park staff. It’s a great way for families and community members to connect outdoors while helping keep this shared space vibrant for all.
This is a cross-posted event. Check the original listing for updates and cancellations.
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Ocean Beach Clean-ups
2026-09-05 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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Surfrider Foundation Beach Clean-up
2026-09-06 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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Free Compost Giveaway
2026-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Circle Parking Lot of Lake Merced, Sunset Boulevard & Lake Merced Boulevard, San Francisco, CA, 94132, United States
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 advice table. Please bring your own shovels and containers.
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Swing into Stories @ Koret Playground (Golden Gate Park)
2026-09-08 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.
+++
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 >

California State Parks Foundation
2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, 500 Hunters Point Expressway, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
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 protect local wildlife and strengthen the park’s coastal ecosystem. It’s a meaningful way for families, youth, and volunteers to connect with nature while giving back to a beloved community space.
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