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PRESIDIO FORESTRY

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Every 1st & 2nd Friday, 9 am–Noon 

Help take care of young trees in the Presidio’s reforestation areas. Volunteers assist with maintenance of these areas through weeding, mulching, and other stewardship activities. Please join us for a fun and rewarding experience, and meet others, like you, who love the Presidio forest! 

Individuals and Families  

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Drop-in individuals are welcome. Registration is not required for participation.

Groups 

Groups of five or more may require special arrangements. Fill out the Group Project Request Form or contact us for more information. Group projects must be confirmed in advance.

Visit our Group Volunteers page for more details and to learn about activity types and project locations.

Contact Information 

(415) 561-5333 or volunteer@presidiotrust.gov.

Age/Skills/What to Bring 

  • Volunteers ages 8 and up are welcome. Read our Youth and Family Guidelines Policy (PDF) for youth under the age of 15.
  • No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements.
  • Bring the appropriate waiver forms (see below).
  • Please wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, closed-toe shoes, layers for changing weather, and rain gear if necessary. Also, bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.

Waiver Forms (Please bring the completed forms to the project).  

  • Youth/Adult: Complete the volunteer waiver (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed. 
  • Waiver Work Description: For a general description of the volunteer work, download the work description (PDF).

Directions/Maps 

Meet your project leader at Inspiration Point overlook in the Presidio. We’ll head out to the work site from Inspiration Point. Work sites vary throughout the Presidio of San Francisco.

Inspiration Point is located just inside the Arguello Boulevard Gate, San Francisco 94129.


The Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.

 

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