Conservation Groups San Francisco

Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter Fall Member Meeting & Social

Sunset Urchin (Uni) Foraging (Sonoma Coast)

Save Kelp, Eat Urchin! Join us at sunset for a sea urchin foraging class, where we will help remove some of the overgrown sea urchin population - so we can eat it! We will teach you how to open and enjoy this incredible delicacy. You may have heard it called “uni” in a sushi restaurant, but it’s SO much tastier when it’s fresh. Take home up to 35 urchin - if you can carry that much! Learn how humans can be a helping hand to restore balance to ecosystems impacted by climate change. Fall Class Dates (not a series) * Mon, 10/26 at 4:30 pm * Tues, 10/27 at 4:30 pm * Sun, 11/22 at 2:30 pm * Mon, 11/23 at 2:30 pm * Tues, 11/24 at 2:30 pm * Wed, 11/25 at 4:30 pm Sonoma Coast, California All registrations must be completed on our website [here](https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration-urchin) **What You Will Learn** We're thrilled to bring you to the ocean to forage for sea urchins on the gorgeous Sonoma Coast. This 3-hour class is all about sea urchins or uni, as you may have heard it called in a sushi restaurant. Learn where they live, what they eat, and who eats them... but more specifically, who hasn't been eating them and how that has impacted our kelp forests, and how humans eating them actually lends a helping hand to bringing our intertidal zone back into balance! Take home up to 35 urchins. You'll have a deeper understanding of how some of our ocean habitats are the first major biomes to experience sudden collapse due to a rapidly changing climate, and how we can mitigate the damage. **Where** A beach in Northern Sonoma, about 2.5 hours north of San Francisco. Exact location provided with registration. **More Important Details** These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily. **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

Native Plant Nursery Workday

Join the Backyard Nursery Network on the ***fourth Saturday of every month*** and assist us in transplanting, pruning, weeding, seed sowing, and general upkeep of our nursery at McAteer Farm on the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts campus. Nature in the City started the Backyard Nursery Network to preserve native plants like coast buckwheat, seaside daisy, and deer weed as they provide habitat for local species. Growing these plants from resilient native seed genetics ensures the survival of both the endangered plants and our local butterflies, bees, birds, and other wildlife. Most of these plants are going to the Green Hairstreak Corridor planting projects in the Inner Sunset. The workday tasks vary from month to month, but be ready to get your hands dirty! **Getting to the nursery:** * Parking is available in the parking lot off of O'Shaughnessy Blvd. * MUNI lines 44, 48, 52, and 36 all have close-by stops * **From the O'Shaughnessy Blvd. gate:** * Walk along the road * Enter the lower parking lot and find a staircase on the far left side of the parking lot that leads to the track * The nursery is on the far side of the track behind the bleachers. You can find out more about our organization and the Green Hairstreak project here: https://natureinthecity.org/

Lend a Hand at Bayview Hill

This week's location is: **Bayview Hill.** **Tucked away in the southeast corner of the city, Bayview Park supports a remarkably diverse population of plants and animals.** Please join us to help support the habitat in this beautiful spot Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress in appropriate clothing for physical work. Everyone 12 years and older is invited. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please be punctual. Meet in front of 938 Key Ave. in front of the park entrance gate Please register [here ](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi00000C2G9p)through the Rec & Park Volunteer Sign Up page. For more information, Contact Cathy Lewis at [cathyYerbaBuena@gmail.com](mailto:cathyYerbaBuena@gmail.com)

October Conscious Women's Walk: Crissy Field

Let’s celebrate Fall with a light walk, beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge and mindful connection. We'll gather for an intentional, soul-nourishing afternoon of movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection as we gather for a **Conscious Women’s Hike** along Crissy Field in San Francisco. This unique experience is designed for women walking the path of self-awareness who are seeking deeper connection with others and nature in our beautiful SF Bay Area. Led by **Keegan Mills**, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Transformational Coach, and experienced group facilitator— this guided journey offers a sacred space to connect deeply with yourself, nature, and other like-hearted women. **What to Expect:** 🌿 **Intention-Setting Practice** to open the space and anchor your experience 🧘 **Guided Meditation** to ground your energy and open your heart 🥾 **Silent Walk** halfway into hike to tune in and reflect inward 💜 **Connection Exercise** to mindfully engage with fellow participants **Trail Description:** [https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/crissy-field-and-the-palace-of-fine-arts?p=-1&sh=wjxcap&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/crissy-field-and-the-palace-of-fine-arts?p=-1&sh=wjxcap&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality) This 3.6-mile loop trail will take about 1.5-2 hours for our group to complete, with time to stop midway for a light picnic and connection. This is an easy route with a flat path. We'll stop at the halfway point for a brief guided meditation, group connection experience and light picnic. Meeting point: We'll meet at the corner of Baker and Bay Street where the Palace of Fine Arts is. Google Maps Pin: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/uPmNYJJe1yDNmJ6e7?g_st=ic](https://maps.app.goo.gl/uPmNYJJe1yDNmJ6e7?g_st=ic) Parking Information: There is street parking and this location is accessible by public transportation. Hiking Level: easy and flat Hiking Time: About 2 hours **What to Bring:** Water, comfortable walking shoes, layers to prepare for Bay Area weather and an open heart. Bring snacks to share for a light mid-afternoon picnic. I will bring a few snacks to share for our halfway point stop. While the organizer, Keegan is guiding this experience, she is not the expert in hiking or this trail, this hike is collaborative and is more about connection with nature and each other. This is a hike at your own risk event and take care of each other. We look out for each other and take care of each other along the way, but most importantly, take good care of yourself first. That means knowing your own limits, taking breaks, bringing water to stay hydrated. If you'd like to contribute for the organizing costs this event and to support this group, as well as supplies and facilitation of this event, you can Venmo me (@KeeganMills) or PayPal. Suggestion contribution ($5-10). There is a fee to host a meetup group on this platform, so your contribution helps support the ongoing efforts of keeping this group going. Any amount is appreciated! I look forward to seeing you all there!

Beautiful MOSSWOOD Park

MOSSWOOD Park has a beautiful canopy of 40+ distinct species of trees and now forming a "Friends of the Park" for our future. This event will SAVE 3 BIG BEAUTIFUL OAKS with loads of mulch, plant a few new trees, prune other young trees and offer children a special seasonal tree activity. Refreshments will be provided. BRING YOUR KIDS!. Bring your sun protection, gloves and smiles.

Adah's Stairway Community Volunteer Workday

Join our monthly 4th-Saturday workday to take care of the garden at Adah's Stairway in the Haight. Adah's Stairway is a community partnership: a public stairway, garden, and bird/wildlife habitat located in the Buena Vista Park and Haight Ashbury neighborhoods. Nature in the City is working with local residents to enhance the wildlife potential for this park-– once a forgotten place, which had become blighted by illegal dumping and graffiti, is now a tribute to local walking guru Adah Bakalinsky, author of the Stairway Walks in San Francisco. What's more, our work here will create a bird sanctuary for resident and migrating birds designed with the Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) in mind. Cedar Waxwings are gorgeous birds that pass through San Francisco during spring and fall feeding on berries and fruits along the Pacific Flyway migration route. If you'd like to learn more, please check out our website: [https://natureinthecity.org/adahs](https://natureinthecity.org/adahs) Please bring your own gloves & gardening bucket if you have them. We will provide them if you need! Dress in clothes that can get dirty: long pants, close-toe shoes, and layers for changing weather. Bring your own sun protection and reusable water bottle. We encourage you to sign our Volunteer Waiver ahead of time by visiting the following link: [natureinthecity.org/waiver](natureinthecity.org/waiver) \*\*\*Note\*\*\* There is no public restroom in the garden. Please plan accordingly.

Let in the Wow: Luxurious Walking in Delight Zen Mindfulness

FREE Wilderness Safety - Tools & Tips (online)

**\*Register [HERE](https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration-free-online-wilderness-safety)\*** In this free live & recorded talk with Marin Search and Rescue & Fork in the Path, we will share tools and tips to stay safe in the woods. Foraging can get so exciting that we can end up disoriented. It also puts us in places where we are in remote, off-grid locations. What would happen if we had an accident or became lost? We’ll cover: * Basic wilderness safety tips * Equipment to consider carrying: navigation, technology * What to do if you have to spend the unexpected night out * Environmental injuries, including wild animals * Case studies that demonstrate how Search and Rescue works **This is a free talk, but advanced registration is required.** **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

4th Sunday -October 25th Tree Planting

Looking for a small but impactful way to help in the fight against climate change, and green your community over a weekend? Volunteer to plant trees! Our Tree Team plants trees in sidewalks all around Oakland. As these trees grow, they help to improve air quality, sequester carbon, and improve the environmental conditions of our neighborhoods. Many of the beautiful large trees you see along sidewalks are a result of our volunteers, and we still have so much more to do. No experience is required, but volunteers should be ready to do some digging and get a bit dirty. What: Planting trees along sidewalks and streets in Oakland for homeowners. After the training, we will split into smaller groups and drive to the sites. Who: You! Bring your friends and/or make new ones. No experience is needed. You should be able to lift 30 pounds (half the weight of a new tree). What to Bring: Wear closed-toed shoes, clothes that you can get dirty, and a hat for sun protection; bring your own water, lunch and a snack. We'll provide the shovels, picks, brooms, and gloves, but if you have your own please bring them along as we are short on supplies these days. If you are bringing a minor, please let us know. How: Dig a hole, take the tree out of its pot and put it into the ground, backfill the soil around the roots, and sweep the sidewalk clean. (Don't worry; we'll teach you whatever you don't know -- or take a peek at the guide here: [https://www.treesforoakland.org/how-we-plant.html](https://www.treesforoakland.org/how-we-plant.html) Where: Meet at our staging area (**3000 California St. Oakland 94602)**. The trees will be in other places around town, so **please be on time** so we can meet before we disperse. We can plant in light rain, but if we decide to cancel because of heavier rain, we'll announce it here by 8am. For more information or to join our email list, contact us at treesforoakland.org Note: There is no bathroom on-site so make sure to go before you arrive! **If you are lost or running late, call or text Bart at 510 917 4352**

Tabling for the COMPACT Act at UC Berkeley

We have a historic opportunity to bring real change to the tens of thousands of dogs and cats being experimented on in laboratories across the United States. Congress has just introduced the COMPACT Act (Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing Act) to end federal support for dog and cat experiments. It would even re-home many of the animals currently living in laboratory cages. However, there is not much time to get this passed before the end of the year. We need to make our voices heard so our government knows that their constituents want this bill to be prioritized. Join us in outreaching students at UC Berkeley to help them contact their congressional representatives. **WHEN:** Tuesday, 10/27 from 11 am - 2 pm **WHERE:** Sproul Plaza, UC Berkeley — Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we help build a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at [dxe.io/conduct](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fconduct%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFCOVBDOHd5dEJkUmp6V0Rwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvsRqnXln9TpfWZQFFmQJZz93tqzHO96zH3-7iauaoRwWGPApByN_FIeay8w_aem_OCUHC3LwoAknQPBRKvGUQQ&h=AUAU8XptXZWY5vN8CTZzlO09dK9H9SmTSiZhFp5iSYSo7vy5jtsdwOJwBxUVrKOpaBmaFWnYPc6GMbMGTxB_Qhbfrrx_sd84B26Vffmm7VRm8hpY3fJ3lpAWZ5ynZRh7dxwz0isTwf7Oh1LSVCCCGwJWtYODQegW&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUD4jDZHwvdc5DyyTWSLYJPVvKx7y5sNK3TBElJ2o2Lo88FPKGzJbpz_URTDofkKNKVIJRDrwPwFQGUtLvtW2TzdNBgREW9FYANGCYDkIzDsbHH5Pi9Un8iTzo_NNQF3T65L7kWrVPJz-H3hTd_GfNZZsJD_Aproeak). To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here: [dxe.io/handbook](http://dxe.io/handbook?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFCOVBDOHd5dEJkUmp6V0Rwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvsRqnXln9TpfWZQFFmQJZz93tqzHO96zH3-7iauaoRwWGPApByN_FIeay8w_aem_OCUHC3LwoAknQPBRKvGUQQ)

End Experimentation on Dogs: SF March for the COMPACT Act

We have a historic opportunity to bring real change to the tens of thousands of dogs and cats being experimented on in laboratories across the United States. Congress has just introduced the COMPACT Act (Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing Act) to end federal support for dog and cat experiments. It would even re-home many of the animals currently living in laboratory cages. However, there is not much time to get this passed before the end of the year. We need to make our voices heard so our government knows that their constituents want this bill to be prioritized. Join us in marching through the streets of San Francisco to advocate for our four-legged friends, raise awareness, and show our congresspeople where we stand. Everyone is welcome and please invite your friends! **WHEN:** Saturday, October 24 at 2 pm **WHERE:** UN Plaza, San Francisco Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we help build a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at [dxe.io/conduct](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fconduct%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFEMmVOaDJuTzU5SUJvc2RGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhKS50R9CEfjCYdmK42cBVC5eSyOjKzq5DG_V8tlxFxZ5WLwd_jcOSx0Yrho_aem_U2BmODUpZBpJuuMj07IUDA&h=AUBddLiwlvwTm3DnCaFKo5VsRjBhQoQI0Nnk7r6qX7TfqPdmdoXpm5Ff3NpWZUBWmOpEP5ARVmnh1CPnfKp4zCEqg5f9vd8fyoE7j2FB_3ZIioexEDvXgN6toKIdOJot5chX6GWcZRb9pe2_muj6K_yjYTDXegvH&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUDClNDNWB2XLB8_o_jLOpAvFc2NhwyVIiXJZLV96lBcW9y2TkBfc48wUp-bnPpHOFI83eHo8MoAorTfCgWWNXmzk4sLpUSMT91hY4MQMabcQ7NiyCUg6ltDjjEDq3kUU0snDYtdYx9QtX1FM0bMC4Zm6T_57vEY9Zc). To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here: [dxe.io/handbook](http://dxe.io/handbook?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFEMmVOaDJuTzU5SUJvc2RGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrH2qTLBstZSvwX76pH9Bf4GqmMhaLFnQ6XqldsKR-LUpx6pEeRx-dmF6iaZ_aem_J3MqoSUjC6gKrG3J75yXDg)