Upcoming Events

California Red-legged Frog Celebration
May 19, 2013
Noon-3 pm
Location: Mori Point, San Mateo County
Fete our froggy friend, which happens to be the 2013 Species of the Year in our parks. Hear the story of this threatened species--and enjoy games, tours, and more at Mori Point.

For Members: SFMOMA Days
May 19, 2013
11 am-5:45 pm
Location: San Francisco
As part of the Parks Conservancy's partnership with SFMOMA on "Mark di Suvero at Crissy Field," our members enjoy free admission to the museum on May 17-19.

Patriotism and Prejudice
May 19, 2013
1-3 pm
Location: Crissy Field, Presidio of San Francisco
Japanese Americans trained here for intelligence work during WWII...while their families were moved to internment camps. Learn about this poignant irony on an easy walk.

The Russians Are Coming!
May 19, 2013
Noon-3 pm
Location: San Mateo County, Sweeney Ridge
How did the fear of Russia save Sweeney Ridge? Find out as you hike with one of the most knowledgeable guides in town, Nike missile veteran David Bridgman.

United Nations Day at Muir Woods
May 19, 2013
Location: Marin County, Muir Woods National Monument
Take a walk in peace and quiet to Cathedral Grove, a beautiful historic site where United Nations delegates met in 1945.

Endangered Species Weekend
May 19, 2013
Time: varies by project
Location: Marin County, Presidio of San Francisco, San Mateo County
Celebrate our Species of the Year, the California red-legged frog. Come restore habitat to benefit threatened and endangered species.

Ride on Through to the Other Side
May 19, 2013
10 am-12:30 pm
Location: Rancho Corral de Tierra, San Mateo County
Join legendary mountain biker Jim Sullivan on an 11-mile ride from Pacifica to Rancho Corral de Tierra and back. Learn basic bike techniques and see how Rancho connects to other open space.

Calorie Burner Hike
May 19, 2013
9:30 am-2 pm
Location: Marin County, Muir Woods National Monument
This strenuous (but awesome) seven-mile hike will make a loop through the redwood forest via Bootjack Trail--featuring small bridges and beautiful little waterfalls!

Presidio Park Stewards
May 19, 2013
Sunday, 10 am-1 pm
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco.

Tennessee Valley Nursery
May 21, 2013
Tuesday, 1-4 pm
Location: Marin County, Marin Headlands, Tennessee Valley
Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park.

Habitat Restoration Team
May 21, 2013
Tuesday, 10 am-Noon
Location: Marin County, Marin Headlands, Tennessee Valley
Help restore critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge.

Fort Mason Maintenance
May 21, 2013
Tuesday, 9 am-noon
Location: Fort Mason, San Francisco
Help with vegetation management and site improvements at Fort Mason and along the San Francisco shoreline.

Grass Identification
May 21, 2013
1-4:30 pm
Location: Tennessee Valley
Come join a talented team of Maria Alvarez (NPS, North-district Restoration Ecologist), Liz Ponzini (Conservancy, Tennessee Valley Nursery Manager and Field Coordinator) and other parks field staff in learning the fine art of identifying grasses with floral and vegetative keys.

Sutro Heights Maintenance
May 22, 2013
Wednesday, 9 am-noon
Location: San Francisco, Sutro Historic District
Help with vegetation management and site improvements at Sutro Heights and along the San Francisco shoreline.

Presidio Nursery
May 22, 2013
Wednesday, 1-4 pm
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park.

Presidio Park Stewards
May 22, 2013
Wednesday, 9 am-noon
Location: Presidio of San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco.

Redwood Creek Nursery
May 22, 2013
Wednesday, 10 am-1 pm
Location: Marin County, Muir Woods National Monument
Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore our national park.

Marin Headlands Nursery
May 22, 2013
Wednesday, 1-4 pm
Location: Marin County, Marin Headlands
Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore the Marin Headlands.

Presidio Shoreline Maintenance
May 23, 2013
Thursday, 9 am-noon
Location: Baker Beach, China Beach, Crissy Field, Presidio of San Francisco
Help with vegetation management and site improvements along the Presidio shoreline.

Plant Nutrition
May 23, 2013
1-4 pm
Location: Marin Headlands
Come learn the basics of plant nutritional needs from Betty Young (Director of Park Nurseries) and Henry Wallace (Farm Supervisor, College of Marin).