GGNRA’s 50th Anniversary Volunteer Weekend: Black Point (SF)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is turning 50 years old on October 27, 2022! Help us celebrate the 50th anniversary by rolling up your sleeves and giving the parks some TLC!

When: Thursdays 2-5:45 pm* and Fridays 9 am-Noon

* Thursday programs will end earlier at 5 pm starting on Thursday November 10th.

Where: Meet in front of the large tunnel across the street from the Sea Scout Dock, 3500 Van Ness Ave. If no one is there to greet you, please walk up to the gate (to the right of the tunnel entrance). If the gate is open, come join us – we are already working on the site!  Registration is required.

Join us at East Black Point, a quiet and all but forgotten spot, neglected for decades, and tucked away above the hustling bustling San Francisco waterfront. Located within Fort Mason, the site was developed with gardens and pathways in the 1850s by early San Francisco residents. Sheltered from the wind and offering striking views of the bay and city, it’s easy to see why the hillside was a favored place for the community to garden and stroll. East Black Point is currently off limits, but with volunteer support the beautiful garden pathways will be unearthed, the site will be brought back to life, and we will reopen it for public use and ongoing stewardship.

Volunteers will help to remove invasive species that have overwhelmed the site and revegetate the garden with a mix of native species and horticultural species that were planted by the residents over 100 years ago! Activities primarily include weeding, pruning, and planting.

GROUPS

Groups of five or more may require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Visit our Groups volunteer page to learn more.

AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:

• Volunteers ages 15 and up are welcome.
• We’ll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary.
• Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.
• No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements.

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.