National Public Lands Day 2024

Celebrate National Public Lands Day in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area!

Volunteers clean up Crissy Field in the Presidio of San Francisco, right next to the Golden Gate Bridge.

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 25 – Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Where: Project locations vary throughout the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), including:

  • San Francisco Habitat Stewards, Weds, September 25, 9:00am - 12:00pm: REGISTER HERE.
  • Alcatraz Historic Gardens, Thurs, September 26, 8:00am - 12:00pm: REGISTER HERE.
  • Golden Gate Historic Landscaping and Maintenance, Thurs, September 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm: REGISTER HERE.
  • San Francisco Habitat Stewards, Thurs, September 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm: REGISTER HERE.
  • Black Point Historic Gardens, Thurs, September 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm: REGISTER HERE.
  • Presidio Forest Stewards, Fri, September 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm: REGISTER HERE.
  • Black Point Historic Gardens, Fri, September 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm: REGISTER HERE.
  • Presidio Habitat Stewards, Sat, September 28, 9:00am - 12:00pm: REGISTER HERE.
  • Golden Gate Maintenance at Crissy Field, Sat, September 28, 9:00am - 12:00pm: 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.

National Public Lands day projects: 

    Volunteer at work in Lands End
    Volunteer
    Become a Habitat Steward and help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat.
    Volunteer on Alcatraz Island
    Events
    Alcatraz Gardens
    Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock.
    Volunteer removing litter at Ocean Beach
    Events
    Baker Beach Access Trailhead
    Help restore and maintain historic landscapes and cultural resources along the shoreline of San Francisco.
    Volunteer at work in Lands End
    Volunteer
    Become a Habitat Steward and help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat.
    Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
    Events
    Black Point Meeting Location
    Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.

    Contact us with questions:

    volunteer@parksconservancy.org or (415) 561-3044

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