MLK Day of Service 2015

Join us for another historic Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Volunteer in the Golden Gate National Parks at your doorstep and help grow and restore these cherished national parklands. It’s fun, it’s healthy, and it makes a difference—the perfect way to pitch in on a momentous day. Bring the whole family and friends!

Projects & Locations:

This is a rain or shine event. Please dress appropriately!

Marin

Muir Beach Stewardship
Improve vital habitat for the coho salmon and other wildlife through planting and weeding projects.
Time: 1 pm–4 pm   
Age requirement: Family-friendly, volunteers of all ages are welcome. Adult chaperones required for youth under the age of 15.
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Stinson Beach Cleanup
Enjoy a day at the beach while helping to care for our beautiful coastline in Marin.
Time: 10 am–12 pm   
Age requirement: Family-friendly, volunteers of all ages are welcome. Adult chaperones required for youth under the age of 15.
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San Francisco

Alcatraz Gardens Restoration
Re-establish the historic Alcatraz gardens by weeding, planting, and improving our compost area.
Time: 8:00 am–noon
Age requirement: Ages 12 and up welcome. Adult chaperones required for youth under the age of 15.
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Aquatic Park Beach and Community Cleanup
Join Aquarium of the Bay and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park for a beach and community cleanup at Aquatic Park.
Time: 10 am–noon
Age requirement: Family-friendly, volunteers of all ages are welcome. Adult chaperones required for youth under the age of 15.
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Golden Gate Maintenance
Help keep the Presidio shoreline beautiful by pitching in at historic Crissy Field! Projects include litter and sand removal, weeding invasive plants, vegetation pruning, painting, site improvements, and trail maintenance.
Time: 9am-noon
Age requirement: Family-friendly, volunteers ages 8 and up are welcome. Adult chaperones required for youth under the age of 15.
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Ocean Beach Cleanup at Fulton Street
Enjoy a day at the beach while helping to care for our beautiful coastline. This project will focus on the northern section of Ocean Beach.
Time: 10 am–noon
Age requirement: Family-friendly, volunteers of all ages are welcome. Adult chaperones required for youth under the age of 15.
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Ocean Beach Cleanup at Judah Street
Join San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and enjoy a day at the beach while helping to care for our beautiful coastline. This project will focus on the middle section of Ocean Beach.
Time: 10 am–noon
Age requirement: Family-friendly, volunteers of all ages are welcome. Adult chaperones required for youth under the age of 15.
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Ocean Beach Cleanup at Sloat Blvd
Join San Francisco Surfrider Foundation and enjoy a day at the beach while helping to care for our beautiful coastline. This project will focus on the southern section of Ocean Beach.
Time: 10 am–noon
Age requirement: Family-friendly, volunteers of all ages are welcome. Adult chaperones required for youth under the age of 15.
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Presidio Stewardship
A variety of projects will be available to choose from. Help with habitat restoration, campground care, landscaping and gardening, or forest maintenance.
Time: 9 am–12:30 pm
Age requirement: Family-friendly, volunteers of all ages are welcome. Adult chaperones required for youth under the age of 15.
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Age, Skills, What to Bring:

• Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines (PDF) for youth under the age of 15.
• Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed.
• 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.

Contact Information

(415) 561-3077 or volunteer@parksconservancy.org.