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Support Nature Where You Live!
Our first ever gala fundraiser generated money and celebration, and also publicity, visibility, commitment and community.
On November 14th, we showed San Francisco that we are a force of good will and action for native plants, animals, and people in the city.
Please help us ride this wave of success by helping pitch in to Nature Where You Live. While our fundraiser was wonderful & successful, we are still existing hand-to-mouth.
Please become a member of Nature in the City.
If you are saving your renewal until the last minute, now is the time!
You can also help us financially by going to our online auction.
Finally, you can give a gift of Nature in the City,
buy butterfly guides,
or become a monthly sustainer!!
Check out last year's pitch for even more giving ideas!
Please give as generously as you can this holiday season.
In this newsletter, read about some of our projects and collaborative campaigns:
~ Green Hairstreak Corridor Ecosystem Restoration
~ Mt. Sutro Stewardship
~ Sharp Park Endangered Species Restoration
~ Candlestick Point State Park
~ Conservation on the Presidio
~ Haight-Ashbury Native Plant Nursery
~ Nature in the City TALKS
~ Butterfly Guides
Dec 5 |
Dec 12 |
Dec 19 |
Jan 27 |
NTC Winter TALKS Urban Forest 7:30 pm |
* Check out other upcoming events and news items below! *
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NEWS |
Green Hairstreak
Join us for some very exciting and needed work on the Green Hairstreak Corridor! We have two important workdays coming up, and could use all hands on deck. We will be will be creating a beautiful Green Hairstreak habitat haven at a brand new site with the youngest SF Street Parks steward in the city, GG, 13 years old (!), and expanding our work at our other three sites as well. RSVPs are welcomed for any volunteer dates, as it helps us to prepare for them, but feel free to just stop by as well! Contact iris@natureinthecity.org, 415-312-2214 with any questions and to RSVP.
GREEN HAIRSTREAK SITE PREPARATION DAY
Saturday Dec 12th
10 am - 12 pm
We will be preparing the site for planting, at 14th & Noriega - near Grandview Park (nearest address is 1730 14th Ave), followed by some very needed site care and weeding at our first Green Hairstreak at 14th & Pacheco site from 1pm-3pm.
GREEN HAIRSTREAK PLANTING DAY
Saturday Dec 19th
10 am - 12 pm
We will be planting GG's site (14th & Noriega), and also at the 14th & Pacheco site from 1pm-3pm.
Please bring lunch and make a day of it, or come lend a hand for any part of it! Call Iris if you get lost or have questions - 415-312-2214. Bringing your own gloves and tools are suggested, but we will also have many on hand.
GREEN HAIRSTREAK ONGING WORKDAYS
2nd Sundays
10am - 12pm
Starting on Jan 10th
Lots of planting and weeding this season, with great opportunities to learn about butterflies, native plants, meet the neighbors, and make a real difference!
We are also looking for people who would like to cultivate plants from seeds in their backyards for the project, as part of our BACKYARD NURSERY NETWORK. Please contact Iris if you can help out with this, with plant care or contributions of flats, potting soil, perlite, etc.
VOTE NOW for Craig Dawson and the Mt. Sutro Stewards
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Doing some heavy lifting on Mt. Sutro! |
The Mount Sutro Stewards Director, Craig Dawson, has been selected as one of five finalists in the San Francisco Bay Area's Cox Conserves Heroes program, a national awards program to honor and celebrate conservation in everyday life.
This Nomination is significant in its own right, but now Craig is in the running for Finalist (Super Hero) and a $5,000 award that will be donated to the environmental non-profit of his choice.
Please take the time to learn more about Craig and the Mt. Sutro Stewards, and vote at: http://www.coxconservesheroes.com/san-francisco-bay-area-ca/finalists.aspx
Sharp Park
Check out the Sharp Park Conceptual Restoration Alternatives Report. We need your support for ecological restoration of San Francisco garter snake habitat for successful long-term recovery of America's most beautiful serpent!
Board of Supervisor's GAO Committee Meeting
Wednesday Dececember 16
1 pm
City Hall
Public Comments Due on Hunter's Point/Candlestick Draft EIR
The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Hunter's Point Shipyard Candlestick Point project was released on November 12 and carries a 45 day public comment period. This means that comments are due by DECEMBER 28.
Arc Ecology is petitioning to have this deadline extended as the report is over 4,000 pages long, and the majority of the comment period lies within the holiday season. Please sign and send this letter to the Mayor asking for a total of 90 days for the public comment period (until February 12).
There are two public hearings scheduled for the Draft EIR, both at City Hall:
Redevelopment Agency, Room 416, December 15, 2009, 4:00 PM
Planning Commission, Room 400, December 17, 2009, 1:00 PM
The contact to request a copy of the DEIR on CD is:
Stanley Muraoka (415) 749-2577
Environmental Review Officer
San Francisco Redevelopment Agency
One South Van Ness Avenue, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Project Title: Candlestick Point - Hunters Point Shipyard Phase II Development Plan
Case Number: SF Redevelopment Agency File #ER06.05.07, Planning Department Case #2007.0946E, State Clearinghouse#2007082168
Public Scoping for Presidio Coastal Trail
The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to improve three miles of the California Coastal Trail within the Presidio of San Francisco. The proposed actions would create an accessible, multi-use trail from the southwestern end of the Golden Gate Bridge to the Baker Beach area.
Click here for more information or to submit a comment!
Nature in the City is concerned about a proposed separate, accessible walking trail that is planned to be constructed through existing dune habitat above Baker Beach.
Two additional Walks & Talks have been added!
| Thursday, December 3rd | Saturday, December 12th |
| 1:00 to 3:00 pm | 3:00 to 5:00 pm |
| Members of the project team will lead a hike of approximately 3 miles in length to describe and answer questions regarding the project. Reservations must be made through the Parks Conservancy - call 415-561-3054 or email trailsforever@parksconservancy.org. | |
Haight-Ashbury Native Plant N
ursery
12 - 4 pm
Frederick & Arguello
On 2nd Sundays, follow an invigorating morning at the Green Hairstreak corridor by volunteering at the HANC NATIVE PLANT NURSERY with Iris Clearwater!
Nature in the City TALKS
Don't miss the next Nature in the City TALK at CounterPULSE! All TALKS begin at 7:30 pm and are located at 1310 Mission Street (at 9th). They are free and open to the public!
Urban Forest
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Not only are trees and "urban forests" the most prominent features of the city's current "natural" landscape, they comprise the largest elements of biomass in San Francisco. Those who call the shots with trees ultimately have the biggest influence regarding habitat resources for countless less obvious, but no less important species of flora and fauna. What are the facts about trees, "forests" and woodlands in San Francisco? This TALK will be a special forum and debate on the benefits and drawbacks of specific tree species and issues in the city, as they relate to habitat, aesthetics, and the human experience of nature in the city. Doug Wildman (FUF); Josiah Clark (Habitat Potential and NTC Steering Committee member); and possibly Peter Ehrlich (Presidio Trust Forestry).
For more information, check out our website!
Butterflies of San Francisco
Our brand new field guide, Butterflies of San Francisco, is now available at the Booksmith in the Haight! Stop by and pick one up, or give us a call at 415-564-4107!
