SF Children & Nature
San Francisco Children & Nature
Explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, hissing cockroaches, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more with SaveNature.org. Learn about the diverse world of insects and other arthropods and their key role in the web of life. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5717 (starting May 24). Learn more >
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 […]
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 & […]
Meet reptiles and amphibians face-to-face and learn about the natural world around us. For children and their caregivers. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served. 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.
Create a terrarium out of recycled materials and watch seeds grow. For children and their caregivers. Groups larger than 5, email vvamgr@sfpl.org for reservations. 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
Rising 7th–9th graders in the Bay are invited to this series of hands-on, youth-led workshops designed for students interested in environmental issues and youth advocacy. Participants will learn about important topics like climate justice, environmental science, and sustainability—both on a global level and in their own communities. Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF […]
Learn about important topics like climate justice, environmental science and sustainability—both on a global level and in their own communities. For ages 12 –15. Space limited. Reservations required: email gabbielistana@gmail.com and 26mnguyen@shcp.edu. 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
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
Meet live bats and learn about the bats of San Francisco, amazing winged wonders. Learn how they fly, what they hunt and echolocation. Bats are vital to gardening and farming due to the quantity of agricultural pests that they consume. Participants will learn about local species and have the opportunity to meet live, native bats. […]
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. Space limited. For children and their caregivers. Program by: Little Explorers Petting Zoo Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please check the original posting for full […]
Meet live bats and learn about the bats of San Francisco, amazing winged wonders. Learn how they fly, what they hunt and echolocation. Bats are vital to gardening and farming due to the quantity of agricultural pests that they consume. Participants will learn about local species and have the opportunity to meet live, native bats. […]
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 […]
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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