National Public Lands Day 2024
Celebrate National Public Lands Day in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area!
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.