What we’re about
The California Native Plant Society is a statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals. Our goals are to increase understanding of California’s native flora and to preserve this rich natural heritage for future generations. The Yerba Buena Chapter encompasses San Francisco and northern San Mateo Counties and is named for the tiny fragrant mint Satureja douglasii found in this area.
Chapter Activities are as diverse as our membership and range from conservation and habitat restoration to native plant gardening, hiking and photography.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Join us for habitat restoration at McLaren Park (Sunnydale)Gleneagles International Golf, San Francisco, CA
Join the Yerba Buena chapter of the California Native Plant Society and SF Recreation and Parks’ Natural Resources Division for their weekly Wednesday habitat restoration project. Explore the biological diversity of San Francisco’s second largest park. Get to know one of our favorite gems in the city.
Please sign up with SF Rec & Park here
Everyone 12 years and older is invited. A variety of volunteer tasks is available, at times on steep slopes. Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress in appropriate clothing for physical work. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please be punctual.Meet at the parking area 2100 Sunnydale Ave
- Lend a Hand at McLaren Park - Sunnydale AveGleneagles International Golf, San Francisco, CA
Restore habitat alongside Yerba Buena chapter's legendary weed whacker, Jake Sigg, and the incredible gardening staff of San Francisco Recreation and Parks Natural Resources Division.
This is your chance to see special places that were saved from development and are rich with local native plants.
This week's location is: This week's location is: McLaren Park (Glen Eagles parking lot)
Meet outside Glen Eagles on Sunnydale (be aware that this is a MUNI bus stop so be careful not to obstruct the bus right of way).
Register through the Rec & Park Volunteer Sign Up page:
For more information, Contact Cathy Lewis at cathyYerbaBuena@gmail.com
- Field Trip to enjoy Francisco Park's native plantsFrancisco Park/Russian Hill Park, San Francisco , CA
Francisco Park, Russian Hill, San Francisco
Sunday, May 4, 10am-11:30am
Leader: Thomas Gage
Francisco Park, located on Russian Hill, above Aquatic Park, is one of our newer parks in San Francisco, and is characterized by a palette of California native plantings (one of the few parks to have done so). The plantings include 5 manzanita species, 4 ceanothus species, as well as keystone species such as coast live oak and holly leaf cherry. Among the over 40 native plant species are coyote brush, seaside daisy, toyon, and Grindelia. The plantings prove that native plants can provide 12 months of beautiful blooms while supporting our native pollinators and requiring much less maintenance than ornamentals that are often used in our local parks.
Contact tom @ tgagemd@gmail.com for directions to the park. Heavy rain cancels
