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Section 16.3 of the Management Agreement specifies that the “Joint Zoo Committee,” which was established in 1982 prior to the Management Agreement and which consists of three members of the Recreation and Park Commission and three members of the Zoological Society’s Board of Directors, shall be maintained throughout the term of the Agreement and shall hold public meetings at least 11 times per calendar year to discuss and hear public testimony regarding major policies affecting the Zoo, including without limitation the setting of fees, new animal exhibits, animal acquisition and disposition policies, land use, and capital and operating budgets.

Join the Harvey Milk Photo Center for Denis Englander's virtual gallery, "Playing with Photography Since the 70's." The virtual gallery opening will also have a virtual question and answer session with the photographer. The event is on Saturday, March 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. will take place on Zoom and is free to the public. For more information, click the link.

Volunteering with the Friends of the Legion of Honor offers a unique opportunity to beautify and maintain the outside landscaping of one of the most visited museums on the West Coast. Meet at the Museum Entrance Plaza stairs. REGISTRATION for this event is full and therefore Closed. NOTE: Under the present circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteer participation in the workparty is restricted to individuals 18 years of age or older.

Join the Friends of Alta Plaza Park for a “Cleaning and Greening” workday on the second Saturday of the month every March, June, September and December.  Help the SFRPD gardeners maintain the park, while meeting your neighbors.  Volunteers install new plantings, lay down mulch, weed, sweep, edge and more. Please wear layered clothing, a sun hat and closed-toe shoes, and bring a refillable water bottle. All tools provided. Meet at the Children’s Playground kiosk, accessible from the Jackson and Scott Street entrance. To sign-up for this volunteer opportunity, click on the REGISTER link. If you are registering to volunteer within 24 hours prior to the workday, please contact Jadd Correia at 415-244-2548. NOTE: Under the present circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteer participation in the workparty is restricted to individuals 18 years of age or older.

Join the Friends of Duboce Park at a monthly volunteer workparty from 10 am- 12 noon.   Meet your neighbors and make new friends at this recently renovated park shared by the Lower Haight and Castro neighborhoods. 30 minutes or an hour of your time makes a big difference in the health and appearance of the park.  All supplies, tools, and gloves are provided by SFRPD.  Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and layers. The event will occur rain or shine. Meet at the rear Harvey Milk Center stairs next to Photo Center.  To sign-up for this volunteer opportunity, click on the REGISTER link. If you are registering to volunteer within 24 hours prior to the event, please contact Jadd Correia at 415-244-2548.

If you love your parks, and are looking for a meaningful way to make a difference, come on out and volunteer with the SF Recreation and Park Department! On the 2nd Saturday of every month, we enhance habitat on Strawberry Hill in Golden Gate Park. We remove invasive weeds, and put in plants that Swallowtails and other butterflies need to thrive. We’re seeking both drop-in and regular volunteers. Instruction and tools provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes and dress in layers. Water bottle and sunblock are recommended. Meet at the Stow Lake Boat House. To sign-up for this volunteer opportunity, click on the REGISTER link by the Wednesday before the workday. If you are registering to volunteer within 24 hours prior to the workday, please contact Jadd Correia at 415-244-2548. NOTE: Under the present circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteer participation in the workparty is restricted to individuals 18 years of age or older.

Please join the Dolores Garden Club and the Dolores Park Ambassadors at a monthly volunteer workparty from 10 am- 12 noon.  Meet your neighbors and make new friends at this recently renovated park.  Volunteer tasks include planting, weeding and horticultural maintenance of ornamental planting beds.  All supplies, tools and gloves are provided by SFRPD. Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and layers. The event will occur rain or shine. Meet at the plaza entrance to the playground next to the picnic benches. To sign-up for this volunteer opportunity, click on the REGISTER link. If you are registering to volunteer within 24 hours prior to the workday, please contact Jadd Correia at 415-244-2548.

Join the SFRPD gardeners and the Buena Vista Neighborhood Association in a monthly volunteer workparty focused on planting, gardening and maintenance projects throughout the park.  Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress in layers.  Event takes place rain or shine. Meet at the Children's Playground located near the park entrance at Buena Vista Avenue West and Waller Streets. To sign-up for this volunteer opportunity, click on the REGISTER link. If you are registering to volunteer within 24 hours prior to the event, please contact Jadd Correia at 415-244-2548. NOTE: Under the present circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteer participation in the workparty is restricted to individuals 18 years of age or older.

Join the Mountain Lake Park Volunteers and SFRPD gardeners in beautifying this large neighborhood park with many recreational amenities: children's playground, tennis courts, green lawns, a natural lake and extensive walking paths.  Volunteer gardening tasks include native plant resotoration, pullling invasive weeds, cleaning up the dog run, and occasional planting of trees.  Tools and gloves are provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and layers. The event will occur rain or shine. Meet at playground near the Lake St & 12th Ave entrance to the park. To sign-up for this volunteer opportunity, click on the REGISTER link. If you are registering to volunteer within 24 hours prior to the event, please contact Jadd Correia at 415-244-2548. NOTE: Under the present circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteer participation in the workparty is restricted to individuals 18 years of age or older.

Join the SFRPD gardeners and the Alvord Lake Task Force to beautify the eastern entrance of Golden Gate Park. A wide range of gardening tasks is available. Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and layers. The event will occur rain or shine. All supplies, tools, and gloves are provided by SFRPD. The meeting location is the intersection of Stanyan and Haight Streets. To sign-up for this volunteer opportunity, click on the REGISTER link. If you are registering to volunteer within 24 hours prior to the event, please contact Jadd Correia at 415-244-2548. NOTE: Under the present circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteer participation in the workparty is restricted to individuals 18 years of age or older.

Join the members of the Audubon Society and the SFRPD gardeners in a recurring volunteer workparty at North Lake in Golden Gate Park focusing on habitat restoration.  Lend a hand with weeding and tending native plants that comprise a vital wildlife habitat.  Please wear closed toed shoes, long pants and layers of clothing.  Meet at the restroom pavilion on JFK Drive at Chain of Lakes Drive East. To sign-up for this volunteer opportunity, please email recparkvolunteer@sfgov.org or call 415-831-6884. If you are registering to volunteer within 24 hours prior to the start of this event, please contact Jadd Correia at 415-244-2548. NOTE: Under the present circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteer participation in the workparty is restricted to individuals 18 years of age or older.

Join the Friends of the Visitaction Valley Greenway at a weekly volunteer workparty from 10 am- 12 noon. Learn new horticultural skills at this green jewel in the heart of the Visitacion Valley neighborhood. Six separate, themed lots between Leland and Tioga streets comprise this open space. The Greenway provides nearly 2 acres of critical outdoor space for a diverse community of wildlife and city-dwellers. All supplies, tools, and gloves are provided by SFRPD. Meet at the gate next to 141 Arleta Avenue between Alpha & Rutland Streets. To sign-up for this volunteer opportunity, click on the REGISTER link. If you are registering to volunteer within 24 hours prior to the event, please contact Jadd Correia at 415-244-2548. NOTE: Under the present circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteer participation in the workparty is restricted to individuals 18 years of age or older.