We have special events scheduled throughout the year. Individuals and Groups are welcome. No commitment or training necessary.Come out and enjoy a fun and worthwhile day in the parks!
For more information, contact us at (415) 561-3077 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org.
Be a part of history—help launch a new era of positive change across America! President-elect Barack Obama is calling for a nationwide Day of Service on January 19, 2009, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Volunteer in the Golden Gate National Parks at our doorstep! It’s fun, it’s healthy, and it makes a difference—the perfect way to pitch in on a momentous day.
Celebrate your day off as a “day on” and help grow and restore these cherished national parklands. We will feature several projects at park sites in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties, with activities including trails maintenance, planting, habitat restoration, beach cleanups, and more. Choose your favorite activity and site listed below, and join us for a fun and rewarding day in the Golden Gate National Parks.
All you need to bring is some good energy, your waiver form, and the proper clothing. Bring the whole family and friends! We’ll take care of the rest (tools, supplies, and project leadership).Times vary by project. Individuals and groups are welcome. RSVP is requested and appreciated.
For more information and to RSVP, contact us at (415) 561-4755 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
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.
PARK SITES AND ACTIVITIES
Teens on Trails at Muir Woods
Time: 10 am—1 pm
Location: Muir Woods National Monument, Marin
Join the Trails Forever Team to work on trail maintenance projects at beautiful Muir Woods. Activities will include hauling materials for site preparation of an ongoing construction project along the Hillside Trail, as well as flossing and removing leaf debris along the boardwalk.
Presidio Park Stewards
Time: 9 am—Noon
Location: Presidio, San Francisco
Help enhance rare native plant habitat and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco. Activities will focus on planting native plants within our restoration sites.
Lands End Stewardship
Time: 9 am—Noon
Location: Lands End, San Francisco
Help restore unique coastal habitat at Lands End. Activities will focus on planting native plants within our restoration sites.
Ocean Beach Cleanup
Time: 10 am—Noon
Location: Ocean Beach, San Francisco
Help keep Ocean Beach clean and safe for all of us to enjoy! Activities will focus on collecting trash and human-made debris from the beach.
Site Stewardship at Mori Point
Time: Noon—3 pm
Location: Mori Point, Pacifica
Join the Site Stewardship Team to restore habitat for threatened and endangered species at Mori Point. Activities will focus on planting native plants within our restoration sites.
Help restore native habitat throughout the Park!. We've propagated over 135,000 native plants in our Nurseries and now it's time to get in the ground before the rainy season ends. We'd be excited to have you join us! We have ongoing restoration projects throughout San Mateo, San Francisco, and Marin where we could use your help. Individuals and groups are welcome.
Details (programs, schedules, locations, & directions)
Contact: 415-561-3077, 415-561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
Time: 10:00am - 1:00 pm
Save the Dates! Need to fulfill service credits at your school? Use your day off as a day on and celebrate the holiday by helping restore your National Park. We have specially scheduled programs throughout the year at sites in Marin, the Presidio, San Francisco, and San Mateo. This project is just for teens so come with friends, classmates or your school club. Join the Trails Forever Team to do trail maintenance and habitat restoration along some of the most scenic trails in the park. Details
Contact: 415-561-3077, 415-561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
Come volunteer at our annual Muir Woods Earth Day Celebration. Enjoy the majestic redwoods while helping to restore and preserve this spectacular national park. Projects include planting, habitat restoration and weed removal, mulching, tending the forest floor, and trail maintenance throughout the Redwood Creek Watershed. All participants are invited to stay for lunch at the end of the event. Individuals and groups welcome. It's going to be a wonderful day! Details
Contact: 415-561-3077, 415-561-3044 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org
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