Native Plants

A student sketches a plant during a Seeds to Flowers program
Our Work
Learn more about Seeds to Flowers , an education program for grades K-2 at the Native Plant Nurseries.
Volunteer
Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
Help restore and protect critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge.
A child looks through a magnifying glass at a nurseries education program.
Our Work
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.
Volunteer
Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
Help restore and protect critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge.
Franciscan Manzanita
Our Work
The Parks Conservancy sponsors the Presidio Native Plant Nursery Manzanita Project that works to cultivate Franciscan Manzanitas, a plant once thought to be extinct in the wild.
Soil mixing
Park E-Ventures Article
On a crisp morning in April, the Parks Conservancy and the Presidio Trust made in a 46-cubic yards of soil, enough to feed tens of thousands of native plants throughout the parks. The “recipe” and procedure behind this many-handed effort is a must-read for any dirt devotee.
Nursery volunteers
Park E-Ventures Article
To commemorate Volunteer Appreciation Day at Golden Gate, multimedia intern Lauren Gee made a video about why volunteers choose to donate their time in the parks. Lauren noticed one thing in common with everyone she interviewed: Undeniable joy as they opened up to her about their volunteer experiences.
Volunteers at Work
Events
Coyote Ridge - County View Dr
Help restore sensitive habitat while enjoying a hike on some of the most scenic trails in the park.
Volunteers at Work
Events
Bolinas Ridge at Fairfax - Bolinas Rd
Help restore sensitive habitat while enjoying a hike on some of the most scenic trails in the park.
Habitat Restoration in Tennessee Valley
Events
Willow Camp Trailhead
Help restore critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge.