MARIN HEADLANDS NURSERY
In its beautiful setting at Fort
Cronkhite above Rodeo Lagoon, the Marin Headlands Nursery collects native plant seed from the Fort
Baker and Rodeo watersheds to grow for habitat restoration projects in
those areas of the park. It also supports the propagation of historic
species for Alcatraz Garden restoration.
The
Headlands Nursery staff and volunteers produce from 35,000–40,000
plants each year for projects
The nursery also partners with the Headlands Institute
by providing hands-on educational programs for their students along
with hosting many field trips for middle and high school students.
Marin Headlands Nursery Projects
Marin Headlands Nursery has collected seed and grown plants for many
programs and projects throughout the parks. Since the
Parks Conservancy built this nursery in 1997, it has grown over 190,000 plants
for these and other projects.
Milagra Ridge
Milagra Ridge is habitat for the endangered Mission blue butterfly. The Marin Headlands Nursery has grown many coastal grassland plants particularly lupine and phacelia, plants
on which the Mission blue depends.
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Coastal Trail
A portion of this magnificent trail was rerouted by the National Park Service to
prevent erosion. The old trail was revegetated and the new sections
were enhanced.
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Crissy Dunes, Salt Marsh, and Swale
As part of the amazing transformation of Crissy Field, 20 acres of dunes
and 18 acres of tidal lagoon were restored. A small area of dune swale
was also created. The dune swale is now a rare plant community along the coast.
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Oakwood Valley
Oakwood Valley—within Tennessee
Valley—is the site of improved habitat for
the endangered Mission blue butterfly and an expanded
oak woodland. More animals use
oak woodlands than any other plant community in California.
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Fort Baker
At Fort Baker, project managers and supporters are enhancing and expanding habitat for the endangered Mission blue butterfly.
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Nursery Sites
Visit the Marin Headlands >
Explore the wilderness playground in San Francisco’s backyard.
Volunteer at the Nursery >
Our drop-in volunteer program is on Wednesdays (1–4 pm) and Saturdays (9 am–Noon). All are welcome!
Please note, the following programs will be cancelled for the holidays:
- Saturday, Dec. 24
- Wednesday, Dec. 28
- Saturday, Dec. 31
Click on the map below for directions to the Marin Headlands Nursery:
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