SF Children & Nature
San Francisco Children & Nature
Get to know reptiles, amphibians and insects. Touch, hold and observe these cold-blooded critters while learning about different species, habitats and characteristics of each animal. For children and their caregivers. Space limited. Group reservations required: (415) 355-2889. Program by: Little Explorers Petting Zoo Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please […]
Explore the area surrounding the library with a Planet Bee scientist, documenting observations of plants, birds, insects and all iving things using the iNaturalist App. For children and their families. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2822 (starting June 25). Program by: Planet Bee Foundation Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. […]
Gather and garden every other Thursday with activities, adventure and more! Explore and enjoy Portola’s own community garden. Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please check the original posting for full details and any cancellations: https://tinyurl.com/SummerStride-Nature
Make a recycled craft, check out some climate action books and add books, podcasts and other media to our recommendation wall. Choose your own adventure from our Green Teens Library: Books, Podcasts, and Action Tools Resource List. For ages 11–18. Connect: San Francisco Environment Department Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. […]
Calling all campers and summer explorers! The SF Public Library's bookmobiles are hitting the road and making weekly summer stops at four city recreation centers from June 9 - August 14. Come browse, check books out, and play in the park! Weekly Stops: + Mondays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Minnie & Lovie Ward […]
Learn about endangered species, while cozying up to some of the coolest snakes and lizards on our planet. For children and their families. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5615. Program by: Lizard Lady Reptiles Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please check the original posting for full details and any […]
Explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, hissing cockroaches, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more. Learn about the diverse world of insects and other arthropods and their key role in the web of life. Space limited. Reservations required beginning July 1: (415) 355-2848. Program by: SaveNature.org Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public […]
Meet reptiles and amphibians face-to-face and learn about the natural world around us. For children and their caregivers. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5626. Program by: Tree Frog Treks Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please check the original posting for full details and any cancellations: https://tinyurl.com/SummerStride-Nature
Learn about endangered species, while cozying up to some of the coolest snakes and lizards on our planet. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served. Program by: Lizard Lady Reptiles Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please check the original posting for full details and any cancellations: https://tinyurl.com/SummerStride-Nature
This summer, the San Francisco Public Library invites you to visit the Bookmobile at the JFK Promenade! Every Monday from June 2 to August 11, you can find the library on wheels at the corner of JFK Promenade and Conservatory Drive West from 4 to 7 p.m. Stop by to browse books, borrow materials, and […]
Talk about recent graphic novels with fellow comics fans. Check back here for our selected graphic novel. Come for low-key discussion even if you haven't finished the book.We'll have copies on hold at Glen Park for you to pick up in advance. Snacks provided. For ages 9–13. Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please check […]
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.
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