What we’re about
Nature in the City is a diverse community of enthusiasts and naturalists of all backgrounds. We gather to connect to nature in the neighborhoods and urban areas of San Francisco through organized habitat restoration projects, hands-on workshops, community and educational events, and field trips. Our passionate volunteers and members are welcome to attend any of our events! We welcome all ages and backgrounds to our programs and are family-friendly. We are a not-for-profit organization and a project of the Earth Island Institute.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Palou Phelps Park Volunteer WorkdayPalou Phelps Mini Park, San Francisco, CA
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.secure.force.com/SFRPDCalendar
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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/
- Alemany Farm Native Plant Volunteer DayAlemany Farm, San Francisco, CA
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 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
- Green Hairstreak Corridor Volunteer WorkdayRadio Terrace and Rockridge Drive, San Francisco, CA
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
Visit the Corridor on iNaturalist to see what's living there: iNaturalist Monitoring Project
And see our website to view a map of the sites: https://natureinthecity.org/green-hairstreak***Note*** There is no public restroom available in the Green Hairstreak Corridor, please plan accordingly.
