EVENT: National Public Lands Day

On September 24th, 2011, an estimated 180,000 volunteers around the nation will build trails and bridges, pull invasive weeds, plant trees, remove trash and have fun getting back to nature as part of the 18th National Public Lands Day. At the same time, they’ll get quite a workout on America’s public lands, the gym with a view.

Please join Parks 94124  in conjunction with San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, the City and County of San Francisco and Habitat for Humanity as we work to clean up local parks in the Bayview Hunter's Point Community. Volunteers from anywhere and everywhere are welcome and most appreciated as we help to do our part for San Francisco’s open lands and parks.

Volunteer Projects include: Park beautification, trash pick up, weeding, mulching, playground sand sifting, edging and clearing.

Participants will work at Bayview Playground, Hilltop Park, Adam Rogers Community Garden, Young Blood Coleman, and Gilman Playground.

We will kick-off the day at Joe Lee Recreation Center - 1395 Mendell Street in San Francisco.

Schedule:
9am to 9:30am - Registration and Breakfast
9:30am - Welcome and kick-off
9:45am - 10am Walk or Drive to project sites
12:30pm Lunch and Recreational Activities at Joe Lee Rec Center
Bring your own bucket, glove and reusable water bottle. Help us cut down our waste the day of.

http://www.publiclandsday.org/npld-sites/bayview-neighborhood
Please contact kimberly.kiefer@sfgov.org for more information and to register.

Please make requests for disability accommodations to Lillian Bautista, Inclusion Coordinator, by calling (415) 831-2717  or emailing lillian.bautista@sfgov.org

Candlestick Point Cleanup Day

Right now, California State Parks face unprecedented budget cuts and closures. In response, the California State Parks Foundation continues to expand our Park Champions Program. This program provides consistent, sustainable volunteer support in the area of park improvements. Partnering with California State Parks and Volunteers for Outdoor California, CSPF will hold their third work day at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area. The day will focus on the spreading of woodchips around the community garden boxes, and other improvements. The day is planned for Wednesday, September 21st, 9am – 1pm. If you are interested in making a difference at Candlestick Point, please register at calparks.org/parkchampions and click on the Candlestick Point State Recreation Area link. Once registered, you will be sent a confirmation email with other details. This registration is also important so we can accurately plan for the day.  Hope to see you there

Park Champions at Candlestick Point this Saturday

Hat tip to Anne S in Vis Valley for sending this along from the California State Parks Foundation:

Our first Park Champions volunteer work day for Candlestick Point will be this Saturday, December 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Please consider volunteering, as there is a lot of work to be done.

Due to recent flooding, your help is needed to create a drainage trench around the main office so flooring can be replaced. Volunteers will also be used to do some much needed tree trimming around the park. On-site training will be provided, as well as coffee, water, snacks and FUN! Please bring a water bottle and work gloves. To register, go to our website and choose Candlestick Point SRA from the park list.