education

Students examine native plants in the demonstration garden.
Petal Pushers (Grades 2-3)

Learn more about Petal Pushers, an education program for grades 2-3 at the Native Plant Nurseries. 

A student sketches a plant during a Seeds to Flowers program
Seeds to Flowers (Grades K-2)

Learn more about Seeds to Flowers, an education program for grades K-2 at the Native Plant Nurseries. 

A child looks through a magnifying glass at a nurseries education program.
Education at the Native Plant Nurseries

The Parks Conservancy nurseries are hubs of community and education programming. We aim to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for youth to explore their connection with nature.

The Big Blue Whale sculpture
Monterey Bay Aquarium’s blue whale art installation accessibility signs

The Big Blue Whale sculpture is located at the west end of Crissy Field and will be free and open to the public October 13th, 2018 to January 13th, 2019. Below is the sign content accompanying the exhibition.

A group of four high school students stand in a line outdoors while leading a presentation about the natural environment
Finding Urban Nature

A 2-day workshop utilizing “Finding Urban Nature: An Educators’ Guide to Exploring San Francisco Natural History.” 

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