2026 National Public Lands Day with Presidio Habitat Stewards

Celebrate your public lands with the Presidio Habitat Stewards! Habitat Stewards​ help restore and preserve the natural areas of the Presidio of San Francisco. Habitat restoration is a proactive, hands-on way to revitalize damaged ecosystems and promote environmental health! Learn about the plants and animals found in our local creeks, dunes, grasslands, woodlands, and other natural landscapes. Activities often include planting, watering, weeding, or spreading mulch.

Check the Presidio Trust website for additional updates.

Find more opportunities to get involved with National Public Lands Day here.

When: Saturday, September 26th; 9 am–Noon; Registration Required

Where: Presidio of San Francisco. Specific meeting location will be listed in the registration confirmation email.

Group:

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.

Age, Skills, What to Bring:

• To save time on your first visit, please bring a completed Presidio Trust Volunteer Agreement Form (download English, Spanish, Chinese). Our staff also have copies of this form available on-site, if needed.
• Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parental consent section of these forms signed by a parent/legal guardian or they will not be allowed to participate. Please review our Youth Policy Guidelines (PDF) for youth under the age of 15.
• 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.

Registration: Check availability and register at the Golden Gate Parks Conservancy Website! Please be sure to select your desired site from the "Select a Date & Time" drop-down on the registration form. Note that applying through volunteer.gov is not sufficient for registration. Please use the link below to access their website.

Register here!!

Photo credit: Alison Taggart-Barone NPS