MLK Day with Golden Gate Historic Landscaping and Maintenance

Picturesque landscapes abound in the Golden Gate National Parks

Paul Myers/Parks Conservancy

When: Monday, January 19th, 10am - 1pm.

Where: Fort Point. Specific meeting location will be listed in the registration confirmation email; registration is required. 

Golden Gate National Recreation Area would like to invite you for a unique Martin Luther King Day of Service at Fort Point National Recreation Area! Join National Park Interpretive and Maintenance Staff in preserving historic structures within the Fort. Tools and training on historic preservation techniques provided as we mitigate harmful vegetation growing out of delicate areas. This opportunity is outside of normal Fort Point operating hours and will be a great time to explore one of the park's most iconic features.

Groups:

Groups of five or more may require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Visit our Groups volunteer page to learn more.

Age, Skills, What to Bring:

• Volunteers ages 5+ are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines (PDF) for youth under the age of 15. Volunteers ages 5-13 can attend with a parent/guardian, ages 14 & up can attend without a parent/guardian.
• You'll need to fill out a Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF) on-site on the day of the event. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed. If participants under 18 will be arriving without a parent/guardian present, please get in touch with the volunteer manager to obtain a form to print and sign ahead of time. Participants under 18 will not be allowed to volunteer without this specific form properly signed & dated.
• We'll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary.
• Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.
• No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements.

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.