About us
The California Native Plant Society is a statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals. Our goals are to increase understanding of California’s native flora and to preserve this rich natural heritage for future generations. The Yerba Buena Chapter encompasses San Francisco and northern San Mateo Counties and is named for the tiny fragrant mint Satureja douglasii found in this area.
Chapter Activities are as diverse as our membership and range from conservation and habitat restoration to native plant gardening, hiking and photography.
Upcoming events
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Native plant habitat restoration at Grandview Park
Grandview Park, 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA, USPlease 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 **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 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
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Habitat Restoration at Mt Davidson
Mt Davidson, San Francisco, CA 94127, San Francisco, Ca, USEvery 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:
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