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MLK Jr. Day of Service at Yerba Buena Gardens

Monday, January 19, 2026 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP at https://yerbabuenagardens.org/support/volunteer/
Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St. & 3rd St., San Francisco, CA

Event Details

Please visit https://yerbabuenagardens.org/support/volunteer/ to learn how you can show up for the national MLK, Jr. Day of Service. We’ll be planting butterfly-friendly perennials in Cho-En (the butterfly garden near the Stone Stage at Yerba Buena Gardens) from 10am to noon. We’ll wrap up just as the procession begins arriving. Looking forward to getting our hands dirty together!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*RSVP at https://yerbabuenagardens.org/support/volunteer/
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Charity & Volunteering, Community, In Person, MLK Day
Address: Mission St. & 3rd St., San Francisco, CA

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