Community Gardens San Francisco

From Mangates Global Professional Learning Network

SAVE the 24 TREES 4 years old along the tidal canal with mulching, watering, and low branch pruning. etc. Trees for Oakland (TFO) volunteers avoid tree damage via drought and sun with these actions. Please bring closed toe shoes, water bottle and sun protection. TFO will arrange for wood chips, access to water, tools, and for volunteers we provide cold refill water and gloves. .

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Adapt Your Communication Style for Impact: 1 Day Course | San Francisco, CA

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00 PM

**Overview** Master adaptable communication strategies to connect, collaborate, and lead effectively in the modern, hybrid workplace. **About the Course:** **Duration:** 1 Full Day (8 Hours) **Delivery Mode:** Classroom (In-Person) **Language:** English **Credits:** 8 PDUs / Training Hours **Certification:** Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments:** Lunch, snacks, and beverages provided during the session **Course Overview:** In 2026, workplace communication is **more diverse, digital, and dynamic than ever**. Success requires the ability to understand different personalities, adapt your style, and communicate effectively across teams, cultures, and platforms. This **1 Day immersive program** equips professionals to navigate modern challenges: virtual collaboration, hybrid meetings, cross-cultural teams, and complex stakeholder interactions. You’ll learn to **speak with clarity, listen with empathy, and adapt your communication style** to any audience or medium. Through **hands-on exercises, reflection activities, and real-world scenarios**, participants gain practical frameworks to **build trust, manage conflicts, and enhance collaboration** in today’s fast-paced professional environment. **Learning Objectives:** By the end of this course, participants will be able to: • Adapt communication styles effectively for diverse and hybrid teams. • Apply emotional intelligence to strengthen professional relationships. • Handle challenging discussions with confidence and clarity. • Communicate assertively and empathetically across digital and physical platforms. • Collaborate successfully in cross-functional and multicultural environments. **Who can Attend?** This course is ideal for professionals seeking to thrive in modern workplaces, including: • Managers and Team Leaders • HR, L&D, and People Professionals • Project Managers and Coordinators • Client-Facing and Customer Service Roles • Anyone aiming to enhance communication adaptability in hybrid or global environments **Why is it Right Fit for You?** Do you want to communicate with **clarity, empathy, and influence in dynamic workplace**? This workshop combines **behavioral science, communication psychology, and hands-on learning** to help participants understand diverse perspectives, express ideas effectively, and lead with influence. You’ll engage in **role plays, peer feedback, and practical exercises** designed to deliver immediate real-world results. If your goal is to **enhance collaboration, manage conflict, and improve client and team engagement**, this course provides actionable strategies for lasting impact. **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **Looking to train your organization?** We offer **customized in-house sessions** tailored to your team’s hybrid, digital, or multicultural communication challenges. 📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](mailto:corporate@mangates.com) **Agenda:** **Module 1: Foundations of Effective Communication** • Understanding modern communication trends and perceptions • Exploring verbal, non-verbal, and digital communication cues • Recognizing barriers in hybrid and multicultural workplaces • Icebreaker Activity **Module 2: Identifying and Adapting Communication Styles** • Understanding diverse communication preferences • Matching tone, delivery, and body language to personalities • Building flexibility and emotional adaptability in real-time interactions • Case Study **Module 3: Clarity in Message Delivery** • Structuring verbal and digital messages for clarity and impact • Using visuals, AI tools, and data for effective communication • Avoiding overload or misinterpretation in remote communication • Interactive Exercise **Module 4: Emotional Intelligence and Empathetic Communication** • Applying EI to manage emotions in stressful or remote interactions • Encouraging openness, psychological safety, and trust • Using empathy to resolve conflicts constructively • Quick Quiz **Module 5: Managing Difficult Conversations** • Identifying triggers that cause miscommunication or resistance • Responding calmly, confidently, and assertively under pressure • Techniques for handling virtual and in-person disputes • Role Play **Module 6: Adapting to Teams, Cultures, and Hybrid Contexts** • Communicating across diverse teams, departments, and cultures • Enhancing collaboration through active listening • Tailoring messages for multicultural, digital, or hybrid audiences • Scenario Practice **Module 7: Practice, Feedback, and Personal Action Plan** • Applying adaptive communication strategies in workplace scenarios • Feedback-driven improvement through peer and facilitator insights • Creating a personal 2026 communication action plan • Action Plan Review **Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)** **Who should take this course?** Professionals across all industries seeking modern communication adaptability. **Is certification awarded?** Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. **Do I need prior communication training?** No, this course is suitable for all skill levels. **Are practical exercises included?** Yes, every module includes simulations, role plays, and peer feedback. **How long is the training?** 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). **Can we organize this training for our team?** Yes, customized in-house sessions are available. **What makes this program unique?** It combines emotional intelligence, hybrid workplace practices, and real-world communication science. **Will this improve presentation and virtual communication?** Yes, it enhances both face-to-face and digital interaction skills. **Which industries benefit most?** Applicable to corporate, consulting, education, technology, and service sectors. **Is it suitable for global teams?** Absolutely. Includes modules on cross-cultural and hybrid communication. **Are refreshments included?** Yes, lunch, beverages, and light snacks are provided for in-person sessions.

1 attendee

Adah's Stairway Community Volunteer Workday

Sat, Aug 22, 5:00 PM

From Art in the Garden at Hayes Valley Art Works

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.

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Second Sunday: Writing & Weeding

Sun, Aug 9, 7:00 PM

4.4

Join us Sundays for Writing & Weeding! Join us for Writing & Weeding! We've all had times when we just can't seem to figure out how to the words out. Sitting with other writers in the garden really helps break writer's block. In our unique garden setting, you can also literally weed out your thoughts by taking some time to pull weeds in a community garden. Getting our hands in the dirt can sometimes inspire creative flow. (Note, we recommend you bring your own gardening gloves.) We are at the gallery and garden at Hayes Valley Art Works - 295 Oak Street at Octavia - writing and pulling some actual weeds! We usually meet at the tables by the gate at Lily / Octavia. In damp weather, we may meet in the gallery in the converted shipping container with the red and black mural 295 Oak Street corner of Octavia. I Please note, we do not have heat in the gallery and run on solar power, so bring your laptop charged and dress appropriately for the weather! Writers are welcome to sit in either south or north garden, or the gallery, both are between Page and Oak on the east side of Octavia. We suggest bringing any devices fully charged as we don't have outlets or a restroom. We recommend stoppping at Mercury Cafe across the street at Page and Octavia - they have a restroom and great food and drinks we recommend stopping in there on your way over for a beverage and use the facilities if needed. If possible, or in bad weather, we will also open our Zoom meeting but this is not always an option due to internet access at the garden. Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84912436792?pwd=R0FOq4fHuBXaaz0zdoTVbiiSbCUtY8.1 Meeting ID: 849 1243 6792 Passcode: 94102 Theme is open. Poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction. Bring your own project to work on, or use the suggested themes and writing prompts announced at each meeting. Writers are free to share from their writing or not, as they wish. Introductions at 12:00. 12:05-12:45 writing/weeding time 12:45-1:00 discussion, weeding time, share writing if inspired share how the session went, stay on if you wish to discuss, share, or continue writing or help pull weeds! This event is linked with the Shut Up & Write event - https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwriteSFO/events/280885360 There is no fee for the meetup. Donations to support Hayes Valley Art Works are welcome either in our cash tip jar or at the link below. Suggested $5-10, but not required. Donate: [https://hayesvalleyartworks.org/donate/#:~:text=Learn%20more%20about%20our%20campaign,open%20space%E2%80%9D%20in%20Hayes%20Valley.](https://hayesvalleyartworks.org/donate/#:~:text=Learn%20more%20about%20our%20campaign,open%20space%E2%80%9D%20in%20Hayes%20Valley.) Hayes Valley Art Works is focused on building community through art. More about Hayes Valley Art Works: https://hayesvalleyartworks.org/

From PLACE - Community Center, Makerspace & Permaculture Site

SF EAST BAY permaculture guild monthly potluck+meeting!

Tue, Aug 11, 1:00 AM

4.4

tl;dr: check us out: https://linktr.ee/eastbaypermacultureguild **WHAT:** Bay Area Permaculture Guild monthly Meet+Eat (RSVP via linktree) **WHEN:** 6-8:30 PM (*always* the second Monday evening) **WHERE:** (Location provided upon RSVP, see partiful) **Stay Connected:** For more events and updates, follow us via our [Linktree](https://linktr.ee/eastbaypermacultureguild) **March 9th, Garden Design Charette, and collaboration with the Oakland Peace Center** **Are you interested in Edible and Native/Pollinator Garden Design? Do you have experience with garden design, bay area planting seasonality, or are you curious about such things? Then make sure to come to our next meeting, where we will be discussing an awesome collaboration the Guild has with the [Oakland Peace Center (OPC)](https://www.oaklandpeacecenter.org/)!** **Background: OPC has a number of garden beds around their property that are in need of some attention. The Guild has been given the opportunity to create a vision for these spaces and implement that vision over the course of the next few months. Produce and herbs from this garden will go to non-profit organizations that are tenants of the OPC which will distribute them to the food insecure folks that they serve.** **What is a charette?** **A permaculture design charrette (pronounced "shuh-ret") is an intensive, collaborative workshop where a group of people works together to quickly generate a design for a specific landscape or project.** **In the permaculture world, it is often used to "crowdsource" wisdom for a specific site—like a backyard, community garden, or even a larger farm—by bringing together multiple perspectives to solve design challenges.** **RSVP at any of the following sites and let us know if you can attend!** **[Partiful](https://partiful.com/e/aF2T4GAfzjRkaIy8rS97?c=JBCO3DnR)** **[Meetup](https://meetup.com/place-community/events/313407408/)** **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1109259537755473/)**

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Alemany Farm Native Plant Volunteer Day

Sat, Aug 15, 8:00 PM

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

SAVE the TREES near a large Oakland air polluter

Sun, Aug 16, 5:30 PM

From Trees for Oakland

From Golden Gate Park Community Sing — Free All-Levels Singing

Nearly 90 new trees in the median need TLC. Park at 8000 Edgewater Drive median (off Hegenberger near Oakland Airport) parking lot. We have recently planted trees that need mulch, water and weed removal. These trees are currently alive, so now with this infusion of TLC, they will be safe until winter rains to resume growth. The temperature is likely cooler than most of Oakland as it is near the San Leandro Bay. You will need sun hat, water bottle and closed toe shoes. We will have gloves and water refill and a shade canopy.

6 attendees

Community Sing in Golden Gate Park [Free]

Sun, Aug 9, 6:00 PM

Come make new friends and beautiful music—**everyone is welcome** at our free monthly *Singing in the Park* event! Whether you're a confident singer, total beginner, or just in the mood to listen and soak up the sunshine, this is a happy, judgment-free space to connect through music. **SECOND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH**. **What to Expect:** **11:00-11:10 AM**: Arrive, chat, and meet new faces **11:10–11:45 AM**: Warm up with simple songs **11:45–1 PM**: Unstructured fun: jamming, karaoke, arts and crafts, boba, etc. Instruments welcome! We love when folks bring acoustic instruments like guitars, ukuleles, or anything else that adds to the joy. We can teach simple chords for the songs we play. But of course, feel free to simply sing too! **What to Bring**: * Layers! It’s often chilly in the mornings. * A blanket or something comfy to sit on (we also have extra stools/blankets, so no sweat if you don’t have one) * Water, snacks for the craft making portion if you’d like, and anything else that makes you feel comfortable *This event is kid-friendly, pet-friendly, and 100% inclusive.* All voices and levels are welcome—no experience needed, and no pressure to be perfect. **About the Host:** Hi! I’m Ryan. I grew up in a hippie tradition of folk music in Marin, and sharing simple songs communally is deeply important to me. I've been a regular member under the previous organizer for almost a year, bringing friends and making more. Singing in the Park, also known as the Community Sing, is a space where people could come together and sing without worrying about finances, judgment, or hitting every note just right. This is a space for **messy, joyful singing, and intentional community**. We meet every Second Sunday of the Month at 11:00AM in Mother’s Meadow, come say hi!

Native Plant Nursery Workday

Sat, Aug 22, 5:30 PM

From Burlingame & San Mateo 20's-30's-40's

Join the Backyard Nursery Network on the ***fourth Saturday of every month*** and assist us in transplanting, pruning, weeding, seed sowing, and general upkeep of our nursery at McAteer Farm on the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts campus. Nature in the City started the Backyard Nursery Network to preserve native plants like coast buckwheat, seaside daisy, and deer weed as they provide habitat for local species. Growing these plants from resilient native seed genetics ensures the survival of both the endangered plants and our local butterflies, bees, birds, and other wildlife. Most of these plants are going to the Green Hairstreak Corridor planting projects in the Inner Sunset. The workday tasks vary from month to month, but be ready to get your hands dirty! **Getting to the nursery:** * Parking is available in the parking lot off of O'Shaughnessy Blvd. * MUNI lines 44, 48, 52, and 36 all have close-by stops * **From the O'Shaughnessy Blvd. gate:** * Walk along the road * Enter the lower parking lot and find a staircase on the far left side of the parking lot that leads to the track * The nursery is on the far side of the track behind the bleachers. You can find out more about our organization and the Green Hairstreak project here: https://natureinthecity.org/

5 attendees

Farmers Market Morning in Burlingame

Sun, Aug 9, 6:30 PM

Let's take a stroll around the Burlingame Farmers Market! Location to be announced.Take a leisurely walk around the stands. We may grab a coffee / pastry at a cafe - we can decide spontaneously :-) Hope to see you there!

10 attendees

Nature Walk: The Mini Parks and Green Spaces of Russian Hill

Sun, Aug 9, 7:00 PM

Nature in the City meets Tales of the City in this exploration of nature, culture, and history. **[Please see the Eventbrite link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mini-parks-and-green-spaces-of-russian-hill-tickets-1993502766438?aff=oddtdtcreator)** to learn more and RSVP. This helps us stay organized!

From California Native Plant Society Yerba Buena (SF) Group

Native plant habitat restoration at Grandview Park

Wed, Aug 12, 7:00 PM

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=a09Pi00000AKC2T)**[ ](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi00000AKC2T)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)

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