Connecting everyone in San Francisco to local nature

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Youth In Action Presents: Green Hairstreak Corridor Bioblitz

Sunday April 28, 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate San Francisco's biodiversity by teaming up with Nature in the City for the City Nature Challenge!

RSVP on Eventbrite

 Learn about Nature in the City’s impactful programs

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BART/MUNI Canopy Living Roofs

Beautiful BART/MUNI Canopy Living Roof designs include native perennial flowers with grasses to attract Western Tiger Swallowtails, birdlife, and pollinators.

Nature in the City is leading the design and installation of the first two roofs on Market Street - planned for 2024!

 

Insider 2023: Accomplishments and Goals

Learn how our programs have grown and changed!

2023 brought successes and challenges to our many programs - from habitat stewardship to NTC’s gardening program to youth programs such as the Climate Career Corps.

We’re especially excited about being a founding member of Reimagining SF, an alliance of individuals and organizations collectively working to benefit local nature.

We love to inspire you – let’s explore nature together

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Connecting people and nature

 

Our projects connect youth and adults to urban nature.

Explore how our work combines environmental education, habitat restoration, and community participation.

Free for students!

All full-time students are invited to join us, free of charge, for one year. Simply email info@natureinthecity.org using your school email address to access your benefits.

 
 
 

We restore habitat for the locally rare Green Hairstreak butterfly

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Volunteers Restore Habitat

We educate volunteers with the knowledge to care for and monitor wildlife habitats.

Communities, groups, and individuals restore habitats throughout San Francisco to increase biodiversity and create climate change solutions.

 
 

Nature in the City’s Map highlights nature – past, present, and future

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Interested in Nature, Science, Art, and Design?

Adventure awaits — get your copy of the Nature in the City map!

You can find the rich biodiversity of San Francisco with this beautiful map - the fruit of our three-year collaborative process with our partners listed below.

The double-sided map illustrates local landscapes, creatures, and plants. 

Thank you to all of the scientists, artists, and friends who contributed to our map.

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Understanding natural history helps us understand the present and plan for the future

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Natural History

In our digital age, we're proud to present a curated collection of film prints showcasing San Francisco's natural history.

Before BART and bright city lights arrived in San Francisco, there were huge sandy dunes and freshwater ponds that shaped our city's landscape.