Conservation Volunteering San Francisco

Alemany Farm Native Plant Volunteer Day

Everyone, young or old, experienced or still learning, is welcome to join our California Native Plant workdays on the **first Monday and third Saturday of each month.** [Registration](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alemany-farm-native-plant-volunteer-day-registration-155900126475) is required in advance\*\*. *\*\*Please only sign up for what you can 100% commit to and let us know ASAP if you do not plan to attend so we can open your space to someone on the waitlist.* Please plan to **arrive on time at the start of the work session.** **Volunteers will be required to sign a waiver upon arrival.** **Each person in your party** (including children) must be signed up **Bring a mask:** Masks are recommended when working closely with others. **What to bring\* --** we will provide all of the tools you need. If you prefer to bring your own gloves, hori hori, or clippers, please do so. * Mask or face covering * Water Bottle * Hat * Sturdy Shoes * Jacket with layered clothing underneath * Sunscreen * Snacks \*Travel light! The farm is an open public space and we have no secure storage for bags. Leave valuables at home and be mindful of your personal belongings, as you would in any park setting. **COVID-19 Precautions:** * We will have a hand washing station, hand sanitizer, and clean gloves available * Please do not come to Alemany Farm if you develop COVID-19 symptoms on or before the day of your volunteer shift (fever, chills, repeated shaking/shivering, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, feeling unusually weak or fatigued, new loss of taste or smell, muscle pain, headache, runny or congested nose, or diarrhea) * Please do not sign up for a volunteer shift if you are unwilling or unable to adhere to the above guidelines. Friends of Alemany Farm reserves the right to end your volunteer shift if any of the above guidelines are not followed. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alemany-farm-native-plant-volunteer-day-registration-155900126475

Adah's Stairway Community Volunteer Workday

Join our monthly 4th-Saturday workday to take care of the garden at Adah's Stairway in the Haight. Adah's Stairway is a community partnership: a public stairway, garden, and bird/wildlife habitat located in the Buena Vista Park and Haight Ashbury neighborhoods. Nature in the City is working with local residents to enhance the wildlife potential for this park-– once a forgotten place, which had become blighted by illegal dumping and graffiti, is now a tribute to local walking guru Adah Bakalinsky, author of the Stairway Walks in San Francisco. What's more, our work here will create a bird sanctuary for resident and migrating birds designed with the Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) in mind. Cedar Waxwings are gorgeous birds that pass through San Francisco during spring and fall feeding on berries and fruits along the Pacific Flyway migration route. If you'd like to learn more, please check out our website: [https://natureinthecity.org/adahs](https://natureinthecity.org/adahs) Please bring your own gloves & gardening bucket if you have them. We will provide them if you need! Dress in clothes that can get dirty: long pants, close-toe shoes, and layers for changing weather. Bring your own sun protection and reusable water bottle. We encourage you to sign our Volunteer Waiver ahead of time by visiting the following link: [natureinthecity.org/waiver](natureinthecity.org/waiver) \*\*\*Note\*\*\* There is no public restroom in the garden. Please plan accordingly.

SFRA California Governor Debate Watch Party

Let in the Wow: Luxurious Walking in Delight Zen Mindfulness

Discover SF, Hardly Strict Bluegrass Music Festival

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Nature Journaling (KTFNJ) + Bird-a-thon w/ Point Blue Conservation Science

Would you like to slow down, notice more, and invite a sense of awe, calm, and wonder into your day? Join us for a Nature Journaling adventure every third Sunday of the month! Each month, we explore a different natural gem within San Francisco, pausing to capture our observations, curiosity, and moments of joy in our journals — using words, pictures, and numbers. This September, we are excited to partner with Point Blue Conservation Science’s CASA Wrens for a special joint event combining birding, conservation, and nature journaling along the bay and tidal marsh at Crissy Field. Join us for the full day or drop in for the parts that fit your schedule! Event Details 🕐 Schedule: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Please arrive at 10:00, 12:00, or 1:00 so we can start each activity together!) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Point Blue CASA Wrens Bird-A-Thon Walk: Team up with co-captains Lishka Arata (Point Blue Biologist & Educator) and Anne Chadwick (CASA Volunteer) for a guided bird walk as part of the 48th Annual Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon. We’ll count species along the marsh and shoreline (loaner binoculars and spotting scopes available!). 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch & Social: Bring your own lunch or snacks and gather at the picnic tables to connect, share sightings, and transition into journaling. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Nature Journaling (or Keep Birding!): Tune your senses to coastal birds, native plants, water, and fog through sketching, notes, and numbers—or continue birding and adding to the species count. 📍 Location: Crissy Field, The Presidio, San Francisco 📍 Meeting Point: Crissy Field East Beach Picnic Area — we will meet and wrap up by the picnic tables. 🖊️ What to Bring: A journal or sketchbook, writing and drawing/coloring supplies, a packable lunch/snacks, and water. Dress in warm layers (the bay breeze and fog can roll in quickly!). Optional: binoculars, a lightweight portable stool, and your curiosity. 🧻 Nearest restrooms are located right next to the East Beach parking lot and picnic area. 🚌 Getting there: SF Muni: 30 Stockton to Mason & Yacht Road (near East Beach), or 43 Masonic to Presidio Transit Center + a 10-minute walk. Free Presidio GO Shuttle: Downtown Route from Salesforce Transit Center or Embarcadero BART to Presidio Transit Center. Golden Gate Transit: Routes 101 or 120 from Marin to Richardson & Lyon. Parking: Free parking is available at the Crissy Field East Beach parking lot. Spaces fill up on weekends; carpooling is always a great way to go! 💰 Cost: It's a free event, but we encourage a $20 donation. You can sponsor/donate to the Point Blue Bird-A-Thon CASA Wrens team at https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/pjlskwxbgy/contribute/select to support conservation science, and/or donate to the Wild Wonder Foundation at https://www.wildwonder.org/donate. 🐥 Bonus add-ons (if you want to explore beyond this meet-up): Take a stroll inland toward El Polín Spring to spot woodland birds and native plant restorations. Walk west along the Crissy Field Promenade toward Fort Point for sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge. 📚 References: KtFNJ email list: tinyurl.com/ktfnj Getting started with Nature Journaling: wildwonder.org johnmuirlaws.com Point Blue Conservation Science: pointblue.org Come as you are — no experience needed, just a sense of wonder. We can’t wait to explore with you!

Native plant habitat restoration at Grandview Park

Please join us this week as we continue work at the amazing, scenic, (and windy) Grandview Park! We've made great progress with restoring swaths of the hillside for native plants and we look forward to reclaiming even more territory. \*\*[Here ](https://www.foundsf.org/index.php?title=Grandview_Park)\*\*is a fascinating local San Francisco history article about this week's location: Grandview Park. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific while helping preserve this dune plant community. **Meet at the stairs on Noriega Street near 748 Noriega St.** **Please register with SF Rec and Park [here](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi00000AdGWz)**[ ](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi00000AdGWz)if you are not yet a regular Wednesday CNPS volunteer. SF Rec & Park will provide gloves and tools (or bring your own if you prefer). Wear long pants and closed toed shoes. Bring water, a hat, sunscreen. Questions? Contact Cathy Lewis at [cathyyerbabuena@gmail.com](cathyyerbabuena@gmail.com)

Lake Merced Cleanup

Meet at Lake Merced Blvd Parking Lot ([Lake Merced Blvd and Sunset Blvd](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lake+Merced+Blvd+Parking/@37.7297531,-122.4959934,17.87z/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1slake+merced!3m5!1s0x808f7d0a921fe959:0xbee40424f0ec64fc!8m2!3d37.7288603!4d-122.4932886!16s%2Fg%2F11jz5g0_wx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDExNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lake+Merced+Blvd+Parking/@37.7297531,-122.4959934,17.87z/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1slake+merced!3m5!1s0x808f7d0a921fe959:0xbee40424f0ec64fc!8m2!3d37.7288603!4d-122.4932886!16s%2Fg%2F11jz5g0_wx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDExNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D")) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 9:00am to 11:00am around the neighborhood. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756115/) page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

Habitat Restoration at Mt Davidson

Every Wednesday the Yerba Buena (San Francisco) chapter of the California Native Plant Society offers the opportunity to restore habitat alongside the expert native plant staff of San Francisco Recreation and Parks Natural Resources Division. This is your chance to see special places that were saved from development and are rich with local native plants. This week's location is: **Mt Davidson. Meet at the fire road across from 39 Dalewood St.** Mount Davidson is the highest peak in San Francisco offering spectacular views of San Francisco’s skyline, bay, and the surrounding coastal mountains. This park offers habitat for numerous resident and migratory birds, butterflies, and insects - awe inspiring all year round. Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress in appropriate clothing for physical work. Everyone 14 years old and older is invited; anyone under 14 yo must be accompanied by a guardian. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please be punctual. If this is your first event with SF Rec & Park, please register through the[ Rec & Park Volunteer Sign Up page:](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi00000AdGgf)

Noe Valley Cleanup

Meet at Noe Valley Town Square ([3861 24th St](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Noe+Valley+Town+Square/@37.751372,-122.4289705,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x808f7e149763df1b:0x182522d8dac7f2e5!8m2!3d37.751372!4d-122.4289705!16s%2Fg%2F11g698wmqn?entry=ttu "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Noe+Valley+Town+Square/@37.751372,-122.4289705,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x808f7e149763df1b:0x182522d8dac7f2e5!8m2!3d37.751372!4d-122.4289705!16s%2Fg%2F11g698wmqn?entry=ttu")) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur around the neighborhood from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756052/) page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with the event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

Meetup: Make-Your-Own Animal Rescue Kit

Have you ever found an animal in need and not had anything with you to be able to help them? Having an animal rescue kit can be incredibly useful for emergencies. At this event you will get to assemble your own rescue kit with all the essential materials you’ll need to help animals you may come across. Nicole and Rhita, two incredible wildlife rescue volunteers with Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue, will be teaching us about what to do and what not to do if we find an animal, and what each item in the kit is most useful for. All materials for the kits will be provided and we ask for a suggested sliding scale donation of $10-$20 per kit and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue. In order to know how much materials we’ll need to provide we ask that folks who want to make and take home a kit please sign up and donate in advance by Venmoing @animalliberation with the note “rescue kit”. You can also use from [dxe.io/kit](http://dxe.io/kit?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwZ1M3U3U3R1FLdVNwN3kxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqSFgVoFRSrE9H_o7sZyxUpf-X4SXrYmy9qji2KSChyRehOCzJN8HJAWuoJa_aem_2rYZ3uOrfRGE4oBYY-N9Rw) Follow and support their work at: [YUWR.org](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FYUWR.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwZ1M3U3U3R1FLdVNwN3kxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiSUgDeeBpzM7uUKN2vggKybReA-PSvxzGz0hgPb-5qHz8IeyH1jgNzT9Ayq_aem_0bPhuTtxdOvLDb-sL-K28A&h=AUCN0nXihgyqkIlcu_6Kdv6iD5xzwxUFtIpnwMgKQO0ig4XsHoVegksKTdvXmOaYk5-rT4MGTfTXLPcKVVSmMre3EBD-XXWw60NAc0kDjhMa1SQGEuRKfhuhPKTo2EmxqgRbZG3Z7mDGjkbfiODy2VXlYpBh6AoU&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBZWy9tIVld1-JqLOGOJn8tXpgocJz3b_Ddd804iXBtuliMb0G8vZSHgosEo5SJrUegYFJnyp-IOB-i3pN7TG9OK_zHY9yOnd8HRylB5coBBlPCxapENqODDaNIwO2spX9sd1fY536N4u0pZGlQJ6lPp8IqQs1EYcY) Fresh coffee, tea, and a delicious plant-based brunch will be provided at the Meetup as well! **Where:** Berkeley Animal Rights Center West (2414 6th St, Berkeley) **When:** Saturday, September 26th 11am-12:30pm **What:** Hangout and presentation \- ARC West is a 30 minute walk from North Berkeley BART and only a 10 minute walk from the 51B bus stop at University and 6th St\. \- Dogs that like other dogs are welcome at this event\! \- There will be plant\-based brunch and coffee\, donations accepted \- If you cannot join in person\, you can join at 11:15am on Zoom at this link: [dxe.io/meetupzoom](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fmeetupzoom%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwZ1M3U3U3R1FLdVNwN3kxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHv9sPuGKB9atbg2UWVSBKthJ0r3fOjnchjLHkVOJzXMpoyrqMwyIt8G_zhSR_aem_y3DPMBic6ELHeFmYpbPAaQ&h=AUDTU-CxxV4nTCd7a-4Q-KqZ2bTiZFFC9Oqv8tbeRgRW_0WTn1n6V9n_AfSUQWTxz4ng4vjYjWiClnfPXs5R-TYyd-SisnEMI9XC9qd7dpX4k4EIY89wzpbXFyY4zCqByWcKv0FFu7GkFEm-mvDi2JiZTDWBi2Cj&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBZWy9tIVld1-JqLOGOJn8tXpgocJz3b_Ddd804iXBtuliMb0G8vZSHgosEo5SJrUegYFJnyp-IOB-i3pN7TG9OK_zHY9yOnd8HRylB5coBBlPCxapENqODDaNIwO2spX9sd1fY536N4u0pZGlQJ6lPp8IqQs1EYcY) Every Saturday at 11am we have Meetups for everyone and anyone who cares about animals and making the world a better place! Learn more about our values here: [dxe.io/values](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fvalues%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwZ1M3U3U3R1FLdVNwN3kxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl70-K_culyCm9BRRUk8sufeY3-x5c7-0RiNzlCeqJjwh6_MvEGu9UHB7j4a_aem_b-cLZH6sbiqzSTpjVETokA&h=AUAxJFCW6uN1O4jZRoRVwDoPwqerW8qRXIupNd6iyqYUuB738_rxahMvqkCtij4RyHISbOF8X_sY-RfRRXMGQ_u0itsjzPGw0uD-8x4vyu5zTL4h-G9_0Y9ehuZoV-Z9wTt5ZDEeNfDq5frZUab2ZSfDbC48UAJe&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBZWy9tIVld1-JqLOGOJn8tXpgocJz3b_Ddd804iXBtuliMb0G8vZSHgosEo5SJrUegYFJnyp-IOB-i3pN7TG9OK_zHY9yOnd8HRylB5coBBlPCxapENqODDaNIwO2spX9sd1fY536N4u0pZGlQJ6lPp8IqQs1EYcY) \-\-\- Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we are creating a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at [dxe.io/conduct](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fconduct%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwZ1M3U3U3R1FLdVNwN3kxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtfrN-PRSKQ7_nbmPdx5PrrEWAb3c2CAcPiEkbTGHqPhJ9z-UkEKkuVJjSz1_aem_W4u5mya5pjOKYoH2gtZB-Q&h=AUBb9W6biaNM7ZlVLldDcr0Q-o5kizJFQzI4ttZ_4wRxrOdTdn7vRvL9EO9zQLWuzCCnm5wlkSO5IUJ9eDpqxcrH-600IoC2qwFFUXjUp_maitQvhtDKSpLf-Zjs9sYJEvcOfiKYuYPtOouPDAkKefMZLnPVT1Wz&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBZWy9tIVld1-JqLOGOJn8tXpgocJz3b_Ddd804iXBtuliMb0G8vZSHgosEo5SJrUegYFJnyp-IOB-i3pN7TG9OK_zHY9yOnd8HRylB5coBBlPCxapENqODDaNIwO2spX9sd1fY536N4u0pZGlQJ6lPp8IqQs1EYcY) To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here [dxe.io/handbook](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fhandbook%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwZ1M3U3U3R1FLdVNwN3kxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrotqJT2jiuLQ4mejwnF-l3rWif0O0IIuUWSqzU6v_WgDpsyi1NhnBK-hBcl_aem_8gYbtMnePq4kTYcaGoFfGg&h=AUCzP5hmbS89NbcD4E4axEW0v18VNpcnbIrTW92fcqbpS7tZF6u8zNiJ9KtBxijfmqtWVo5KeYzL0fPWx5mfW8uKzpzR3cZVVl7aRcbNny7a5AcECfKyktb6MSaQldUel4BEgw_iILNzQYYBY6XsIW0TQytEa3Vk&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBZWy9tIVld1-JqLOGOJn8tXpgocJz3b_Ddd804iXBtuliMb0G8vZSHgosEo5SJrUegYFJnyp-IOB-i3pN7TG9OK_zHY9yOnd8HRylB5coBBlPCxapENqODDaNIwO2spX9sd1fY536N4u0pZGlQJ6lPp8IqQs1EYcY) If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail sfbay@directactioneverywhere.com

4th Sunday -September 27th Tree Planting

Looking for a small but impactful way to help in the fight against climate change, and green your community over a weekend? Volunteer to plant trees! Our Tree Team plants trees in sidewalks all around Oakland. As these trees grow, they help to improve air quality, sequester carbon, and improve the environmental conditions of our neighborhoods. Many of the beautiful large trees you see along sidewalks are a result of our volunteers, and we still have so much more to do. No experience is required, but volunteers should be ready to do some digging and get a bit dirty. What: Planting trees along sidewalks and streets in Oakland for homeowners. After the training, we will split into smaller groups and drive to the sites. Who: You! Bring your friends and/or make new ones. No experience is needed. You should be able to lift 30 pounds (half the weight of a new tree). What to Bring: Wear closed-toed shoes, clothes that you can get dirty, and a hat for sun protection; bring your own water, lunch and a snack. We'll provide the shovels, picks, brooms, and gloves, but if you have your own please bring them along as we are short on supplies these days. If you are bringing a minor, please let us know. How: Dig a hole, take the tree out of its pot and put it into the ground, backfill the soil around the roots, and sweep the sidewalk clean. (Don't worry; we'll teach you whatever you don't know -- or take a peek at the guide here: [https://www.treesforoakland.org/how-we-plant.html](https://www.treesforoakland.org/how-we-plant.html) Where: Meet at our staging area (**449 49th St. Oakland 94609)**. The trees will be in other places around town, so **please be on time** so we can meet before we disperse. We can plant in light rain, but if we decide to cancel because of heavier rain, we'll announce it here by 8am. For more information or to join our email list, contact us at treesforoakland.org Note: There is no bathroom on-site so make sure to go before you arrive! **If you are lost or running late, call or text Bart at 510 917 4352**