Community Gardens San Francisco

4th Sunday Event - Plant Trees in Oakland April 26th

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: http://www.treesforoaklandflatlands.org/plant-a-tree.html) Where: Meet at our staging area (**1071 61st St. Oakland 94608)**. 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

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.

Jazz Jam in the Garden - Spring Fling! Love Songs

✊ JAZZ JAM: Spring Fling - Love Songs! — Sat. April 25, 1:30-4pm We're jamming with a theme of Spring Fling: Love Songs! for April. Love song optional - any jazz standard is suitable. Bring a song, an instrument, your voice —or just come listen. Musicians & Singers: Advance sign-up recommended. Limited slots available. Sign up for a slot → https://tinyurl.com/JazzJamSignup $10 donation to participate (pay at the door or here →[Tickets](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLHJ9VF4EFYW8/checkout/I7CGKW5Q2FD4EFHTR5VWWSCP) on Audience: $10 donation (no one turned away) Tickets on [SQUARE](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLHJ9VF4EFYW8/checkout/I7CGKW5Q2FD4EFHTR5VWWSCP) Everyone welcome - family and pet friendly! 📍 295 Oak St\, SF \| @hvaw\.hayesvalleyartworks [@explorehayesvalley](https://www.instagram.com/explorehayesvalley/) [@hvnasf](https://www.instagram.com/hvnasf/) [@lowerhaightsf](https://www.instagram.com/lowerhaightsf/) [@artspan](https://www.instagram.com/artspan/) [@sfartdealers](https://www.instagram.com/sfartdealers/) [@artguidesf](https://www.instagram.com/artguidesf/) [#gallerysanfrancisco](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/gallerysanfrancisco/) [#hvaw](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/hvaw/) [#blackhistorymonth](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blackhistorymonth/) [#hayesvalley](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/hayesvalley/) @artspan #livejazz #jazzjamsf

Butterflies at Alemany Farm

We’ll look for one of each of the five families of butterflies. Bring your enthusiasm for these winged beauties. Mid-day we will take a break for light lunch (BYO) below the willow tree. Rain in the morning would cancel. 700 Alemany Blvd (closest BART is Glen Park, a 15-minute walk. Or served by MUNI 14 or 40 from Murray Street stop plus same 15-minute walk) Sign this [waiver](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://url.avanan.click/v2/___https:/app.waiversign.com/e/605434825bd9a600198d4bcc/doc/605436925bd9a600198d4c79?eventName%3DYerba%2520Buena%2520on%2520Yerba%2520Buena%2520Island___.YXAzOnNmZHQyOmE6bzpjODE2YjBmZjc3NTJiNmFjZDI3MTc1YTZhMzU0ZGU4ZDo2OjI5ZmQ6MTAwNDYzYTA5YWE5YTg0YjI3NTgwMWE2YmIzMDIwY2QxODdmYmJhMDZhYTZiMjQ2NzI2N2RmY2RmMDJhMDg5NTpoOlQ6Tg&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3Gtx5cp478hIkc2HcBc35z) to attend.

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

Native Plant Nursery Workday

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/

Second Sunday: Writing & Weeding

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/

Wild and Scenic Film Festival

**Wild and Scenic Film Festival** Saturday\, April 25 \| Doors 6:30 PM \| Films 7 PM **David Brower Center, [2150 Allston Way, Berkeley](https://www.google.com/maps/search/2150+Allston+Way,+Berkeley?entry=gmail&source=g)** [https://cclalameda.org/wsff-2026/](https://cclalameda.org/wsff-2026/)

Presidio Native Plant Field Trip

This walk will look at the Presidio’s use of native plants in the built landscape in a program we are calling ecological horticulture. The Presidio is dedicated to managing the historic landscapes of the Presidio while using more native plants. We will have the opportunity to see how sites are designed and maintained. Paid Parking at the meeting location Lew Stringer is the Associate Director of Natural Resources at the Presidio Trust and will lead the walk. **Trip limited to 20 people.** **Contact [CNPS Yerba Buena email](https://cnps-yerbabuena.org/calendar/field-trips/yerba.buena.cnps.chapter@gmail.com) for registration and location: yerba.buena.cnps.chapter@gmail.com**

Palou Phelps Park Volunteer Workday

On the first Saturday of every month, we meet at the base of the Palou & Phelps hill and join the Friends of Palou Phelps community group and SF Rec & Park on their volunteer workday. Our workdays will vary every Saturday, but both the hill and the garden will be the focus on these days. So come ready to get your hands dirty! **\*\*\*\*Please sign up through the official SFRPD portal here; THANK YOU:** [https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDCalendar](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDCalendar) *** Background: Nature in the City started the Palou Phelps project as a means to preserve a native grassland habitat from the threat of development. The habitat is one of the few native grasslands remaining in San Francisco and is vital to local pollinators. website: https://natureinthecity.org/palou-phelps/

Earth Day & Habitat restoration in Bernal Heights

Every Wednesday afternoon, our group works with San Francisco Rec & Park's Natural resource division to support different areas in San Francisco 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](https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B044'31.7%22N+122%C2%B024'57.5%22W/@37.74213,-122.415961,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d37.74213!4d-122.415961?entry=ttu) Please sign up with SFRPD[ here ](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi0000084IBR) We hope to see you there!

Mini-Meetup: UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens Visit and Lunch