National Public Lands Day 2026

Volunteers take a break with an iconic Golden Gate Bridge view

Lizzy Myers / Parks Conservancy

Join us in the park for National Public Lands Day – the nation's largest volunteer effort for public lands! Established in 1994, this annual event celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits. With habitat restoration, landscaping, nursery, and gardens programs, there is something for everyone. Bring yourself, your friends, and your family! Registration required.

When: Wednesday, September 23 – Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Where: Project locations vary throughout the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), please select and register for an event below.

• Wednesday, September 23
  • Alcatraz Historic Gardens, 8:00am - 12:00pm: REGISTER HERE
  • Presidio Tunnel Tops Stewards, 9:00am - 12:00pm: REGISTER HERE
  • San Francisco Habitat Stewards, 9:00am - 12:00pm: REGISTER HERE
• Thursday, September 24
  • Alcatraz Historic Gardens, 8:00am - 12:00pm: REGISTER HERE
  • Golden Gate Historic Landscaping and Maintenance, 10:00am - 1:00pm: REGISTER HERE
  • San Francisco Habitat Stewards, 1:00pm - 4:00pm: REGISTER HERE
  • Black Point Historic Gardens, 2:00pm - 5:00pm: REGISTER HERE
• Friday, September 25
  • Presidio Forest Stewards, 9:00am - 12:00pm: REGISTER HERE
  • Black Point Historic Gardens, 9:00am - 12:00pm: REGISTER HERE
• Saturday, September 26
  • Presidio Habitat Stewards Community Program, 9:00am - 12:00pm: REGISTER HERE
  • Presidio Habitat Stewards at Rob Hill, 9am - 12pm: REGISTER HERE
  • Muir Woods Deck Flossing, 8:30am - 12pm: REGISTER HERE
  • Presidio Nursery, 10am - 1pm: REGISTER HERE

Groups

Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form.

COVID-specific Guidelines

• Stay home and DO NOT attend if you:
  • Have any illness symptoms
  • Have tested positive for COVID-19
  • Suspect you have had contact with a COVID-19 positive case
• Face coverings and social distancing are encouraged, but not required.

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.