Parks Powered By Volunteers

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It's fun. It's healthy. It makes a difference. And it's easy to get started! We have a variety of options to choose from - for individuals and groups, and many that do not require experience or commitment. We will provide all the training, tools, and leadership.

With 80,000 acres of park land, we need your help as we work towards our vision of Parks For All Forever.

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Park Academy Dune Ecology hike at Baker Beach

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Upcoming Events

Black Point Historic Gardens

Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 2:00 - 5:00pm

Fort Mason

Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.

Black Point Historic Gardens

Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Fort Mason

Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.

Presidio Forest Stewards

Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Presidio of San Francisco

Help tend to the health of the Presidio’s historic forests.

A person collects seeds from bright pink wildflowers along a bluff with mountains in the background.

Belonging in Nature: January 16, 2026

Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 1:00 - 4:30pm

Mori Point

Join us for our next Belonging in Nature program! we’ll be planting native plants to support the homes of the federally endangered San Francisco Garter Snake and the federally threatened California Red-Legged Frog

Registration Required