Conservation Groups San Francisco

Green Hairstreak Corridor: Seed Collecting Workshop & Walk

***This is a special hands-on seed collecting workshop and walk where we'll collect seeds for next year's habitat restoration sites - great for beginners and pros alike! You’ll help us collect seeds to grow in our native plant nursery, or you can bring some home seeds to grow on your own!*** Help us collect native seeds to carry us through another season of habitat restoration in the Green Hairstreak Corridor. Folks who join these events help create and expand the ecosystem for this little green gem of a pollinator. We will be touring the Green Hairstreak Corridor, an urban wildlife corridor focused on protecting and building habitat for the Coastal Green Hairstreak Butterfly. We will stop at our various sites and learn about collecting seeds of various native plants. We emphasize biodiverse and ecologically relevant plants, and you will learn about many of our important native plant species. Please dress in long pants, closed-toe shoes, and layers - clothes that might get a little dirty! Bring your own water bottle and sun protection. Visit the Corridor on iNaturalist to see what's living there: [iNaturalist Monitoring Project](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/green-hairstreak-corridor) See our website to view a map of the sites: [https://natureinthecity.org/green-hairstreak](https://natureinthecity.org/green-hairstreak) We often work in light rain, but heavy rain cancels. **What to bring:** * long pants and layers (clothes that might get dirty!) * closed-toe shoes * water bottle * sun protection **Please sign our volunteer [waiver](https://forms.gle/szKbQEY3GXHegKJS9) before you arrive!** Click [here](https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?ll=37.75338433999246%2C-122.47148334999997&z=15&mid=1jyUAPD-wmfclOFwVvGiLU-byeWrlWXjM) to view a map of the Green Hairstreak Corridor sites. *There is no public restroom available in the corridor so please plan accordingly.*

Green Hairstreak Corridor Workday: all about pruning

Help restore native plant habitat in the Inner Sunset district for the rare Coastal Green Hairstreak butterfly. Folks who join these workdays help create and expand the ecosystem for this little green gem of a pollinator. We emphasize biodiverse and ecologically relevant plants, and you will get to learn about many of our important native plant species. Be ready for activities like weeding, planting, seed collecting, pruning, and other land maintenance tasks. We often work in light rain, but heavy rain cancels. Please dress in long pants, closed-toe shoes, and layers - clothes that might get a little dirty! Bring your own water bottle and sun protection. We encourage you to sign our volunteer waiver ahead of time by visiting the following link: [Volunteer Waiver](https://natureinthecity.org/waiver) Visit the Corridor on iNaturalist to see what's living there: [iNaturalist Monitoring Project](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/green-hairstreak-corridor) And see our website to view a map of the sites: [https://natureinthecity.org/green-hairstreak](https://natureinthecity.org/green-hairstreak) \*\*\*Note\*\*\* There is no public restroom available in the Green Hairstreak Corridor, please plan accordingly.

2026 CA Coastal Cleanup & Oakland Creek to Bay Day at Middle Harbor

Greetings Friends of Middle Harbor! Come tend to our beautiful San Francisco Bay in honor of [CA Coastal Cleanup Day ](https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html#map)and [Oakland Creek to Bay Day ](https://oakland-volunteer-community-oakgis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/oakland-creek-to-bay-day)at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park. When you clean up trash along Oakland’s streets and shoreline, you help keep our city and watersheds free of trash – from your local creek watershed to the San Francisco Bay estuary to the Pacific Ocean. Bring your crew! There will be morning snacks and lunch\* for volunteers provided by the Port of Oakland as a thank you. **How to find us:** Meet at Check-in Table down by Beach Steps. Follow signs. A team of naturalists/environmental educators with Nurture NATURE and Port of Oakland staff will be your hosts! **Schedule**: 9:00 AM \~ Check In and Sign Waivers, Safety & Special Site Instructions 9:30 AM \~ Beach Cleanup and Trash Data Collection 10:00 AM \~ Birding, Weeding & Planting, Special Exhibitors/Activities 11:30 AM \~ Group Photo & Prizes (Most Unusual Item, Largest Group of Attendees) 12:00 NOON \~BYO or RSVP to stay for Lunch\* **Kindly Register in Advance** \*Please RSVP by Friday 9/11/2026 so we are sure to have enough food & supplies. Include the NUMBER # of people in your group & how many are vegetarian. **Accessibility & Transportation:** * Main paths are paved; other paths have uneven hard dirt or gravel. The lunch area has gravel. The beach and dunes are sandy. The shoreline mudflat may be covered by tidal brackish water. * Restrooms are wheelchair accessible and have diaper changing shelves. * The closest BART station is West Oakland, 1.7 miles away (\~40 minute walk through industrial SeaPort) * A segment of the SF Bay Trail, a bike-ped path, runs along Middle Harbor Shoreline Park. * Free car parking available at Middle Harbor park. Carpooling is encouraged. **NOTE:** \~ Everyone is welcome -- and required to sign a waiver form prior to the cleanup, when you arrive at the checkin table. \~ Youth (under the age of 18) must be accompanied by an adult. A parent or legal guardian of youth under the age of 18 must also sign the youth waiver form. \- If your group has more than 5 people\, please complete this registration form: https://forms\.gle/ZmwFky8kED5KjVLZ9 **PRO TIPS:** \~ Wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection (e.g. a brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt). Bring gloves, a refillable water bottle, trash grabber, and a pail or bucket if you have them. This event is registered with both Oakland's Creek to Bay Day and CA Coastal Commission.

Habitat Restoration at Glen Canyon

**Weds, April 15th 12 noon-2:30 PM Glen Canyon** Learn from SF Rec & Park staff naturalists about the ecology of the canyon while helping to preserve its diverse habitats. We will be restoring portions of Islais Creek, riparian, scrub, or grassland communities Meet us across the creek from Glenridge Cooperative Nursery, 1500 feet (approx. 7-minute walk) north of the Glen Canyon Recreation Center. For help in locating the project, the recreation center is at 70 Elk Street. [Map to Glenridge Coop Nursery School ](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Glenridge+Cooperative+Nursery+School/@37.7404957,-122.4419664,387m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x808f7e76764229f5:0x8f353da71333a1f3!2sGlen+Canyon+Park!8m2!3d37.7415588!4d-122.4431851!16zL20vMDVmbjlm!3m5!1s0x808f7e7a3f727d1f:0xc720ab008a29c5ae!8m2!3d37.7406938!4d-122.4423785!16s%2Fg%2F1td9qrs8?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) **Meet across the creek from the nursery school. Look for the Rec & Park trucks.** Please register[ ](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi00000AKCKD)**[here](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi00000AKCKD)** with SF Rec/Park.

Santa Cruz County Republican Party Annual BBQ Fundraiser

SAVE the TREES near a large Oakland air polluter

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.

Bitcoin for Beginners

Lend a hand at Pine Lake

**Date: Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, noon - 2:30 PM** **Park: Pine Lake Park -Stern Grove** Pine Lake is home to a diverse range of plants and animals. Map: [Trail gate @ 580 Crestlake Drive.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eMhiZ83cgDr2ptZ78) Join us as we work to maintain a healthy environment for them. Meet downhill from trailhead gate near 580 Crestlake Drive. Hope to see you there! For questions, contact Cathy Lewis at (415) 297-5170. \*\*\*Everyone 12 years and older is invited. A variety of volunteer tasks is available, at times on steep slopes. Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress in appropriate clothing for physical work. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please be punctual.

Katie Hopkins - Mocking Maverick

Lake Merritt, oldest wildlife refuge

**What:** Let's gather and learn about the Oldest Wildlife Refuge in the United States. We'll learn about what lake Merritt was before it became a lake. And learn about some of the key players in that transformation. We'll also discover some of the botany and zoology in and around the lake. And finally, we'll discover some of the cool spots on the lake and some of the changes and challenges it's facing today. This will all take place in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. **What to bring:** We'll walk about 2 miles, easy walking with some easy inclines and stars, so a good pair of walking shoes, Binoculars if you have them, water and snacks. We can also do Zelle, Paypal, cash. **Where and When:** We'll meet and walk at two separate locations. One place at 9am-10am and the second place at 10:30am-11:30am. Parking at the second location (Adams Point) can be 5.00 Please see below.

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

Larkspur Library Habitat Gardenn

**Larkspur Library Habitat Garden** Monday, **August 24, 2026 10 – 11:30 am** Leader: **Dana Swisher, Helen Jenkins, and Catherine Wolfers,** [Refugia Marin](https://www.refugiamarin.org/) Come explore the native habitat garden at the new Larkspur Library. Stay for refreshments as well as a tour of the Refugia Marin gardens at Hall Middle School and Laura Lovett's Memorial Garden at the Central Marin Police Station, only steps away. [Refugia Marin](https://www.refugiamarin.org/) will lead an introduction, provide a plant list and garden layout map, and offer tours of the gardens. The newly-planted habitat garden at the Larkspur Library was designed to provide food and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife as well as a welcoming public space for library visitors of all ages. It was designed in partnership with landscape architecture firm RHAA Landscape Architects and installed by [California Native Landscapes](https://cnlnatives.com/) (CNL). More than a decorative planting, the project reflects a growing movement to weave biodiversity into public spaces. The garden showcases earth-friendly gardening: sustainable landscaping that benefits the broader environment, while making things easier for the gardener. Earth-friendly gardening protects biodiversity by supporting pollinators and natural enemies, minimizes pollutants, saves water and energy, improves soil and recharges groundwater, and mitigates climate change. The [Marin Chapter of the California Native Plant Society](https://cnpsmarin.org/) provided meaningful support for the project, helping to make the garden a reality. The late [Laura Lovett](https://cnpsmarin.org/laura-lovett-tribute/), a Marin CNPS board member and passionate advocate for native plants, was deeply involved in shaping the habitat garden into the vibrant space it is today. The gardens (Library, Hall Middle School, and police station) showcase the larger [Larkspur Habitat Corridor](https://www.refugiamarin.org/larkspur-habitat-corridor), a series of nearby native plant gardens designed to help restore biodiversity by linking fragmented spaces into a thriving ecosystem. Future plans for the library garden include community habitat stewardship [work parties](https://www.refugiamarin.org/get-involved), the installation of interpretive educational signage about native plants and pollinators, as well as outdoor environmental learning opportunities through library programming. The new Larkspur Library is closed on Mondays, so we will share this special space with mostly the brave wildlife. Links: [Dana’s article on CNPSMarin.org](https://cnpsmarin.org/larkspur-library-habitat-garden/) [Refugia Marin Larkspur Library Project page](https://www.refugiamarin.org/larkspur-library-habitat-garden) [Larkspur Library Habitat Garden Plant List](https://www.refugiamarin.org/_files/ugd/7aab12_05d33ef2b00149df879d720a84473354.pdf) **Directions: Larkspur Library** 10 Rose Lane, just off Doherty Dr. in Larkspur. Traffic can be heavy on school days, so give yourselves plenty of driving time. Please: * Sign the [Waiver for Marin Chapter 2026](https://app.waiversign.com/e/605434825bd9a600198d4bcc/doc/605436925bd9a600198d4c79?eventName=CNPS%20Marin%202026%20Waiver), if you have not done so already. * Sorry, no dogs on this trip.