What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- Habitat restoration in Bernal HeightsAnderson Street & Bernal Heights Boulevard, San Francisco, CA
Every Wednesday afternoon, our group works with San Francisco Rec & Park's Natural resource division to support different areas where the native flora still exists. This week we will be working at Bernal Heights. Hope you can join us!
Bernal Heights Park: This spectacular park harbours beautiful plant species including shooting stars (Primula clevelandii), star lily (Toxicoscordion fremontii) and Johnny Jump Ups (Viola pedunculata).
Meet at the yellow gate near the intersection of Anderson St. and Bernal Heights Blvd. Map
Please sign up with SFRPD here if you have not attended one of our events before.
We hope to see you there!
Cathy Lewis
(415) 297-5170 - Help Restore the beautiful Balboa DunesBalboa Street & Great Highway, San Francisco, CA
Come join the Natural Resource Division of SF Rec. and Park and CNPS volunteers in recurring habitat restoration work parties at parks throughout the city.
We will be working in the natural restored dune area at the corner of Balboa St. and the Great Highway. Amazing ocean and park views and lots of birds!
Meet at the northernmost boardwalk entrance, closest to the Cliff House.
Volunteer activities will include weeding and planting maintenance.
Gloves, tools and snacks will be provided.
Please wear close-toed shoes and appropriate clothing for physical work. Layers are best while working near the ocean. It can get very windy and cold out there. Though beautiful!
For more information and to sign up with Rec/Park visit this website. - Sunset Blvd Biodiversity Corridor 36th and TaravalSunset Biodiversity Corridor, San Francisco, CA
Join us in weeding and mulching and more at the Sunset Boulevard Biodiversity Corridor. See or hear the birds that depend on the local native plants we have been planting. Watch this area be transformed to a wildlife corridor.
Wear sturdy shoes and clothes you don't mind getting a bit dirty.
Bring a water bottle and if you have favorite gardening gloves. Tools and instruction provided.Please let us know you are coming Greening Day at Sunset Blvd Gardens (36th Ave and Taraval) · SF Public Works
- Lend a hand at Sharp Park!Fairway Drive Pacifica, Pacifica , CA
Join us along with SF Rec & Parks for our weekly Wednesday habitat restoration project. Sharp Park Natural Area, near Pacifica, is habitat for the magnificent and endangered San Francisco garter snake, as well as its preferred prey, the California red-legged frog. Sharp Park is part of an
expansive coastal natural area, right next to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.Everyone 14 years old and older is invited; anyone under 14 yo must be accompanied by a guardian. Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress in appropriate clothing for physical work. Tools and gloves will be provided, with snacks after the work session. Please be punctual as it is some distance from the meeting place to the work area.
For more information and to register with SF Rec & Park, please visit this website
