Treat Avenue Greenspace Activation
2024-03-17 | Treat Avenue between 15th and Harrison Streets., Treat Avenue between 15th and Harrison Streets., San Francisco, CA, United States
SFMTA Street Closure Application
Purpose of the Event(s):
Extensive long-term interest is turning the reference street into a green, open space. To that end, Greening Projects (a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization) applied for and received a mini-grant from “Into the Streets” to popularize the proposed plan and help people visualize the proposed future green space. To that end, a collaboration of people is working to develop these events and invite the community to provide input.
The event will entail the following:

Block the street at either end, as shown on the attached site plan.
The street will be blocked, in part, with movable wooden planters, which will help provide some of the “greening” efforts we are promoting.
We will provide information tables, as well as activities for children, such as face painting, coloring, and some arts and crafts, which will reflect the following holiday cultures:

Since the first event is on St. Patrick’s Day, we want to include Irish culture in the activities.
Since March 12 is the Mexica New Year, we also want to include this holiday, which celebrates indigenous and Latinx cultures.

There will be patio-style tables and chairs, which will help people see the potential of turning this section of Treat Avenue into a green space.
We will also provide a chart and comment slips, which people will use to provide input regarding what they want to see on-site if the street is turned into a public space.
We are also working with Latina Mission Moms on this event since they promote such space-making and opportunities for places to gather outside.
We have been in discussions with city agencies regarding the proposed future street-to-park conversion:

Jimmer Cassiol, DPW
Patrick Race, Planning Department – Patrick expressed the desire to participate in this application and help facilitate the process.

race@sfgov.org
Direct No. 628-652-7461

Jen Ferrigno, District 9 legislative aide

Input from the March 17 event will be used by Terrain Studio, landscape architects, to produce a site plan and rendering of what the future park conversion might look like
The May 18, 2024, event will be similar to the March 17 event, but with the addition of presenting the landscape architects’ plans and renderings to the community, which will help to confirm what people would like to have on the site, as well as to submit to public agencies for the potential project.

Treat Avenue Greenspace Activation
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Dine on Cortland: A Benefit for Ogden Avenue Gardens
2024-03-20 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Seafood Station, 803 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Experience Culinary Delights at Seafood Station on Cortland Avenue: Supporting Community Green Spaces
On the vibrant evening of March 20th, Seafood Station on Cortland Avenue is not just serving up its exquisite array of seafood delights; it’s becoming a beacon of community support and transformation. By generously pledging a portion of its net income, Seafood Station is contributing to the blossoming of the Ogden Avenue Gardens project, a heartwarming initiative to revive the 400 block of Ogden Avenue into a picturesque haven for the community.
A Night to Remember: Dine and Contribute
From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, patrons can indulge in the finest seafood selections while actively contributing to a noble cause. Located at 803 Cortland Ave., San Francisco, CA 94110, Seafood Station promises an unforgettable dining experience that satisfies the palate and the heart equally.

Dine on Cortland

Transforming Spaces, Fostering Community
The Ogden Avenue Gardens project is a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together for a common purpose. Spearheaded by passionate neighbors, this initiative seeks to transform a neglected block into a vibrant community space brimming with life and beauty. The vision encompasses a multifaceted approach to urban renewal, featuring a play and discovery zone for children, a meticulously curated garden, and a communal gathering spot designed to foster connections and create lasting memories.
A Vision Coming to Life
The journey from concept to realization for the Ogden Avenue Gardens project is a story of determination, collaboration, and community spirit. Having secured the necessary approvals from city departments to close the block to traffic permanently, the project is a significant step towards creating a safer, greener, and more inclusive environment. The remarkable achievement of garnering over $300,000 in grants underscores the widespread support and belief in the project’s potential to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
An Invitation to Make a Difference
Dining at Seafood Station on the evening of March 20th offers more than just a meal; it’s an invitation to be part of a transformative journey. As the community comes together to support the Ogden Avenue Gardens project, each patron’s contribution becomes a stroke in the larger picture of neighborhood revitalization and environmental stewardship. This event is not just about raising funds; it’s about planting seeds of change and nurturing the growth of a space that will serve as a beacon of community pride and natural beauty.
Dine on Cortland: A Benefit for Ogden Avenue Gardens
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Treat Avenue Greenspace Event
2024-03-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Treat Avenue, Treat Avenue between 15th & Harrison, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Fiesta del Espacio Verde de la Avenida Treat
Les invitamos a un convivio en la Avenida Treat entre las Calles 15 y Harrison
el sábado, 23 de marzo 2024 de las 10 AM a 2 PM.
El propósito es visualizar un futuro cierre de calle permanente en esta cuadra para crear un espacio verde. Durante el convivio habrá:

Actividades para niñ@s y adult@s.
Música en vivo irlandesa y latinoamericana.
Celebración de nuestras diversas costumbres y culturas.
Tentempiés y bebidas.
Y la petición de sus ideas para un futurol espacio verde. Nuestr@s arquitect@s paisajistas (Terrain Studio) prepararán un plano y maqueta gráfica con sus ideas que presentaremos el 18 de mayo en el mismo sitio.

En colaboración con “Latina Mission Moms” y gracias a un subsidio de “Into the Streets”

Raised Beds Community Garden

“Mother-in-law’s tongue” refers to the common, low-maintenance houseplant known as the snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata or Sansevieria trifasciata).

Treat Avenue Greenspace Wild Flowers

Treat Avenue Greenspace Community Garden

Treat Avenue Greenspace Permeable Surfaces

Treat Avenue Greenspace Raised Garden Beds

You’re invited to a gathering at Treat Avenue between 15th and Harrison Streets on
Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
The purpose of this event is to visualize a future street closure on this block to create green space. We will have:

Activities for kids and adults
Live Irish and Latin-American music.
A celebration of our diverse cultures and customs.
Drinks and snacks
We’d welcome your input on a future green space. Our landscape architects (Terrain Studio) will prepare a plan and rendering to reflect your ideas and present them at a future event on May 18 at the same location.

This event, spearheaded by Greening Projects in partnership with Latina Mission Moms, was made possible through a grant from Into the Streets. San Francisco Planning, the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (SFOEWD), and San Francisco Public Works also support this initiative.
Conceptual Design by Terrain Studio

Greening Projects

Latin American Mission Mom’s Committee (LMMC)

Into the Streets SF

SF Planning

SFOEWD

SF Public Works

Terrain Studio

Treat Avenue Greenspace Event
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Green Space Celebration of Treat Avenue
2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Treat Avenue between 15th and Harrison Streets., Treat Avenue between 15th and Harrison Streets., San Francisco, CA, United States
Join Greening Projects and Terrain Studios on May 18, 2024, for the second Fiesta del Espacio Verde de la Avenida Treat.
Greening Projects and Terrain Studios will unveil a glimpse of Treat Avenue’s proposed future on May 18, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, during the second “Fiesta del Espacio Verde de la Avenida Treat” at Treat Avenue and 16th Street in San Francisco.
The Fiesta is a series of activations supported by “Into the Streets SF,” a non-profit founded in 2023 that funds neighborhood collaborations that reclaim and environmentally regenerate San Francisco’s streets.
“We’re excited to showcase the neighborhood’s ideas about transforming this street into something that benefits the Eastern Mission and the environment,” said Jorge Romero-Lozano, founder of Greening Projects. This non-profit organization specializes in creating as much green space as feasible within our built environment. “We know the Mission lacks green spaces for families but is also unprepared for climate change. Residents and business owners have been fighting flooding in this area for more than 150 years. Greening unaccepted streets like Treat Avenue connects two goals: creating open space for residents and room for the historic waters of Mission Creek.”
During the first Fiesta, the landscape architecture firm Terrain Studio solicited ideas from nearby residents about what they’d like to see in the now-paved avenue stretch of Treat.
According to Scott Slaney, Principal of Terrain Studio, the discussion about transforming Treat Avenue into an ecologically resilient space demonstrated that nearby residents strongly preferred community access and use.
“Based on the wealth of community input received, we’ve developed concepts guided by what residents think matters most: a simple, easily accessible space that makes it easy to walk, bike, and gather in this part of the Mission,” said Slaney.
Slaney will share renderings of four conceptual alternatives for this stretch of Treat Avenue, one of San Francisco’s 2,000+ unaccepted streets.
View the Presentation
“We see this activation as compatible with SFPUC’s efforts to improve drainage of this area,” said Slaney. “We know that any thoughtful re-design of Treat Avenue is a plan best achieved by taking our time to work with the neighborhood and the city.”
Brought to you by:

Greening Projects

Terrain Studio

Into the Streets SF

SF Planning

SFOEWD

SF Public Works

Latin American Mission Mom’s Committee (LMMC)

Fiesta del Espacio Verde de la Avenida Treat
Únase a Greening Projects y Terrain Studios el 18 de mayo de 2024 para la segunda Fiesta del Espacio Verde de la Avenida Treat.
Greening Projects y Terrain Studios darán un vistazo al futuro propuesto de la Avenida Treat el 18 de mayo de 2024, de 10:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m., durante la segunda “Fiesta del Espacio Verde de la Avenida Treat” en la Avenida Treat y la calle 16 en San Francisco.
La Fiesta es una serie de activaciones apoyadas por “Into the Streets SF”, una organización sin fines de lucro fundada en 2023 que financia colaboraciones vecinales que recuperan y regeneran ambientalmente las calles de San Francisco.
“Estamos emocionados de mostrar las ideas del vecindario sobre transformar esta calle en algo que beneficie al Eastern Mission y al medio ambiente”, dijo Jorge Romero-Lozano, fundador de Greening Projects. Esta organización sin fines de lucro se especializa en crear el máximo espacio verde posible dentro de nuestro entorno construido. “Sabemos que a la Misión le faltan espacios verdes para las familias, pero también está poco preparada para el cambio climático. Los residentes y propietarios de negocios han estado luchando contra las inundaciones en esta área durante más de 150 años. Reverdecer las calles no aceptadas como Treat Avenue conecta dos objetivos: crear espacio abierto para los residentes y espacio para las aguas históricas de Mission Creek”.
Durante la primera Fiesta, la firma de arquitectura paisajista Terrain Studio solicitó ideas a los residentes cercanos sobre lo que les gustaría ver en el tramo pavimentado actual de la avenida Treat.
Según Scott Slaney, Director Principal de Terrain Studio, la discusión sobre transformar la Avenida Treat en un espacio ecológicamente resistente demostró que los residentes cercanos preferían en gran medida el acceso y uso comunitarios.
“Con base en la gran cantidad de aportes de la comunidad recibidos, hemos desarrollado conceptos guiados por lo que los residentes creen que es más importante: un espacio sencillo y fácilmente accesible que facilite caminar, andar en bicicleta y reunirse en esta parte de la Misión”, dijo Slaney.
Slaney compartirá representaciones de cuatro alternativas conceptuales para este tramo de la Avenida Treat, una de las más de 2,000 calles no aceptadas de San Francisco.
Ver la presentación
“Vemos esta activación como compatible con los esfuerzos de SFPUC para mejorar el drenaje de esta área”, dijo Slaney. “Sabemos que cualquier rediseño reflexivo de la Avenida Treat es un plan que se logra mejor tomándose el tiempo para trabajar con el vecindario y la ciudad”.

Green Space Celebration of Treat Avenue

Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Vision Boulevard Block Party
2024-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Elgin Park, Elgin Park, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Join us and learn more about Vision Boulevard.
The Central Freeway stub has corroded the heart of San Francisco for six decades. It looms over Division and 13th Streets and carves into the nexus of centrally-located neighborhoods and City districts. It is a significant hazard, with several of the city’s most dangerous intersections underneath or part of the Central Freeway. Toxic vehicle and roadway particulates adversely affect nearby residents and workers. It blocks countless benefits, like desperately needed new housing, new transit opportunities, and green space. Its vestigial infrastructure is a barrier to neighborhood connectivity. It must go.

Enter Vision Blvd, a grassroots San Francisco campaign that calls for the complete removal of the Central Freeway once and for all. We are a group of designers, public school educators, traffic engineers, and community members who deeply care about San Francisco and want to see it reach its full potential, but we can’t do this alone.

For the first time since the inception of Vision Blvd, we are entering a phase of important fundraising that will help us accomplish our goals. Here are the two main areas of need we are looking to address:

Research and Studies: Vision Blvd will help sponsor studies centered on transportation, housing, environmental impacts, and opportunities for green space along the 13th and Division Streets corridor. Professionals with deep expertise will conduct these studies and help us develop a proposal that satisfies all stakeholders, looks to the future, and addresses all community needs.
Events & Organization: Vision Blvd is currently a pro bono effort. However, there are various costs, like maintaining our digital resources and creating promotional materials. We will also host various events all over San Francisco to highlight our effort, spread awareness, gather community input, and have fun. For example, we will host a block party on June 1st, requiring City permits, campaign materials, tables, canopies, entertainment, food and drinks, and many other resources.

Vision Boulevard Block Party
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Beautify and Activate Cesar Chavez and Hampshire
2024-06-29 11:00 - 13:00 | CA
Neighborhood Meet & Greet: Coffee, Donuts, and Community Plans
Date: Saturday, June 29th, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Corner of Peralta and Holladay Avenues
Join us for a fun-filled community gathering! This is your chance to:

Meet your neighbors
Enjoy complimentary coffee and Dynamo donuts
Listen to live music
Learn about exciting plans to beautify and activate the abandoned land beside the gas station at Cesar Chavez and Hampshire (southeast corner)

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and be part of positive local change!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Brought to you by the Peralta Hill Neighboring Group and Greening Projects
Calendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond
Beautify and Activate Cesar Chavez and Hampshire
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Community Input Event for Bernal Heights Rec Center Plaza Improvement
2024-07-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza, 500 Moultrie St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Greening Projects, a local nonprofit focused on creating green space, has been working with local Bernal Heights residents and SF Rec & Park to improve and “green” the plaza in front of our rec center. We are now asking the wider community to join us and let us know what you want to see: landscaping, seating, a demarcated area for kids learning to ride trikes and bikes, or even no change.
So, come join us on Saturday, July 27, 2024, between 10 AM and 2 PM, and let us know what you think. There will be refreshments, a DJ, fun activities for kids, and panels on which you can write your opinions and comments.
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza
Event Details
Greening Projects, a local nonprofit dedicated to creating green spaces, invites you to participate in shaping the future of the Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza. We’ve been collaborating with residents and the Recreation & Parks Department to enhance and “green” this community space.
Current Condition vs Potential New Design
We’re now seeking input from the wider community on potential improvements:

Landscaping
Seating options
Designated area for children learning to ride trikes and bikes
Or even maintaining the current layout

What to Expect

Refreshments
DJ Entertainment
Fun activities for kids
Interactive panels for sharing your opinions and comments

Why Attend?
Your voice matters! This is your opportunity to influence the development of a key community space. We want to hear from you whether you favor changes or prefer to keep things as they are.
Contact Information
For more details, please reach out to:
Jorge
Phone: 415-218-7592
Email: jrl@greeningprojects.org
Join us in creating a space that reflects the needs and desires of our community!

About Greening Projects
We are dedicated professionals who provide consulting and other support services to create green, sustainable spaces within our urban environment. Our clients include community groups and individuals who wish to improve their neighborhoods and cities by enhancing the environment and engaging their communities. We assist them by providing professional services such as planning, development, design, project, and construction management.
Bernal Heights Rec Center Community Plaza Improvement
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Halloween on Cortland - Bernal Heights
2024-10-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Cortland Avenue, Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
🎃 Spooktacular Car-Free Halloween on Cortland Avenue! 🎃
Date: Thursday, October 31st, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Cortland Avenue (from Bennington to Gates)
Join us for a magical Halloween experience as we transform Cortland Avenue into a vibrant, car-free celebration for all to enjoy!
Halloween on Cortland Avenue!
Help Us Grow a Greener, Healthier San Francisco
Event Highlights:

Safe trick-or-treating along a car-free Cortland Avenue
DJ spinning Halloween tunes outside Bernal Library
Prizes for the most creative costumes and decorations
A stronger sense of community in Bernal Heights
Support for local Cortland Avenue businesses

Why Car-Free?
We’re reimagining Halloween to create a more inclusive, safe, and enjoyable experience for everyone. By closing Cortland Avenue to vehicles, we’re fostering a festive atmosphere where families and friends can celebrate without worry.
Organized By:
Greening Projects, a local nonprofit, collaborated with community organizers to ensure a safe evening for all.
Special Thanks To:

Civic Joy Fund and Baukunst for their generous donations
Avenue Greenlight and the Bernal Business & Art Alliance for their organizational support

Join us in creating unforgettable Halloween memories in the heart of Bernal Heights! This event aims to enhance pedestrian safety, create an inclusive Halloween experience, and strengthen community bonds.
Halloween on Cortland – Bernal Heights
Calendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Giving Tuesday 2024 - Greening Projects
2024-12-03 | CA
December 3rd, 2024
Transform Our City Through Transformative Greenspaces
This Giving Tuesday, join Greening Projects in reimagining San Francisco’s urban environment. Every donation helps create sustainable spaces that serve both nature and the community.
💚 Your Impact
Your Giving Tuesday gift supports comprehensive green space development:

Transform vacant spaces into community gardens
Create biodiverse pocket parks
Develop rain gardens and bioswales
Build green corridors for wildlife
Create urban farms
Create outdoor community gathering spaces
Implement green infrastructure solutions

Please help us raise $50,000 with your tax-deductible donation – https://greening-projects.kit.com/posts/giving-tuesday-2024
Greening Projects is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
“Creating sustainable spaces, nurturing communities, transforming cities – through living landscapes.”
Giving Tuesday 2024 – Greening Projects
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

3rd Annual Community Tree Lighting
2024-12-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Ogden Avenue, Ogden Avenue between Folsom & Gates, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Ogden Avenue Gardens Tree Lighting 2024
Join Us for a Magical Evening!
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
What: Community Tree Lighting Ceremony
Gather with your neighbors for our beloved winter tradition as we illuminate our community tree! This cherished annual event brings our neighborhood together and supports our ongoing community beautification initiatives.
Event Highlights:

Watch as we light up our magnificent community tree
Connect with neighbors and spread holiday cheer
Support local beautification projects through our fundraising efforts
Be part of a growing community tradition

This marks our third year bringing light and joy to our neighborhood during the holiday season. Your participation helps make our community more vibrant and beautiful year-round.
About the Event
Our annual Tree Lighting Event has become a cornerstone of our community’s winter celebrations. What started as a simple gathering has become a meaningful tradition that strengthens neighborhood bonds while supporting important local initiatives.
Making a Difference
Your attendance helps support our ongoing community beautification efforts. All proceeds from this event will go directly toward maintaining and enhancing our shared spaces.
Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit!

Ogden Avenue Gardens is a Greening Projects project.
Ogden Avenue Gardens Revitalization Project

Current Site Conditions – The Ogden Avenue site currently poses significant challenges that affect neighborhood safety and quality of life.
Project Vision – The Ogden Avenue Gardens project aims to transform this neglected space into a community asset through strategic rehabilitation and sustainable design.

At Greening Projects, we transform urban spaces into sustainable, vibrant environments that nurture nature and community. Through professional expertise and collaborative partnerships, we empower communities to reimagine and revitalize their neighborhoods through strategic environmental enhancement.
We envision thriving cities where green spaces are seamlessly integrated into the urban fabric, creating healthier, more sustainable communities for current and future generations.
For more information or to volunteer, please visit https://www.ogdenavenue.org/
3rd Annual Community Tree Lighting
Calendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Community Meeting - The Bernal Heights Rec Center Plaza
2025-03-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza, 500 Moultrie St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Community Meeting: The Bernal Heights Rec Center Plaza
Join the Recreation & Park Department & Greening Projects to discuss and provide feedback on the renovation of the middle and lower basketball courts. yards at the Bernal Heights Recreation Center! The project proposes regrading and repaving the middle and lower yards, providing more green space and shade, and accommodating current uses such as ball play, skateboarding, and bike riding.
During this community meeting, we will present the draft concept plan, request community feedback, and discuss the next steps.
When: Saturday, March 8, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Bernal Heights Rec Center Gymnasium
Reunión Comunitaria
Por favor, únanse con el Departamento de Recreación y Parques y Greening Projects para hablar y comentar sobre la renovación del patio medio y el patio inferior (cancha de baloncesto) en el Centro recreativo de Bernal Heights. El proyecto de renovación consiste en nivelar y repavimentar los dos patios, agregar espacios verdes y sombra, y asegurar que los usos actuales, tales como juegos de pelota, patinaje y aprender a montar bicis, sigan como siempre.
Durante esta reunión comunitaria presentaremos la versión preliminar del plan, solicitaremos sus opiniones al respecto y hablaremos sobre los siguientes pasos.
Si no puede asistir a esta reunión, por favor visite esta página web para ver los planos preliminares y agregar sus opiniones:
Cuándo: sábado, 8 de marzo de 2015, de 11 AM a 12:30 PM
Dónde: En el gimnasio del Centro Recreativo de Bernal Heights
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Bernal Heights Rec Center Final Concept Plan Meeting
2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza, 500 Moultrie St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Bernal Heights Rec Center Final Concept Plan Meeting
Join the Recreation & Park Department and Greening Projects to discuss the renovation of the middle and lower (basketball court) yards at the Bernal Heights Recreation Center! The project proposes to regrade and repave the middle and lower yards, provide additional green space, seating, and shade, and ensure that current uses such as ball play, skateboarding, and bike riding are accommodated.
We will present the final concept plan during this community meeting and discuss the next steps. If you are unable to attend, please visit this website to view the final concept plan and provide feedback by March 31, 2025: https://greeningprojects.org/bernal-heights-reccenter-community-input/.
When: Saturday, April 5, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Bernal Heights Rec Center Gymnasium, 500 Moultrie Street
Reunión Comunitaria
Por favor, únanse con el Departamento de Recreación y Parques y Greening Projects para hablar sobre la renovación del patio medio y el patio inferior (cancha de baloncesto) en el Centro recreativo de Bernal Heights. El proyecto de renovación consiste en nivelar y repavimentar los dos patios, agregar espacios verdes, asientos y sombra, y asegurar que los usos actuales, tal como juegos de pelota, patinaje, y el aprender a montar bicis, seguirán como siempre.
Durante esta reunión comunitaria presentaremos la versión final del plan y hablaremos sobre los siguientes pasos. Si no puede asistir a esta reunión, por favor, visite esta página web para ver los planos finales y aportar sus opiniones a más tardar el 31 de marzo de 2025: https://greeningprojects.org/bernal-heights-reccenter-community-input/.
Cuándo: sábado, 5 de abril de 2025, de 11 AM a 12:30 PM
Dónde: En el gimnasio del Centro Recreativo de Bernal Heights, 500 Moultrie Street
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Bernal Heights Earth Day Stroll: Join Greening Projects!
2025-04-19 11:00 - 15:00 | 416 Cortland Ave, 416 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Bernal Heights Earth Day Stroll: Join Greening Projects!
Date: Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 416 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
Celebrate Earth Day with us in beautiful Bernal Heights! Please stop by our location (formerly Kingmond Young Photography) during the Earth Day Stroll and discover how Greening Projects is making a difference in Bernal Heights and beyond.
What to expect:

Learn about our exciting new environmental initiatives
Explore our ongoing neighborhood sustainability projects
Pick up exclusive Greening Project SWAG
Learn about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support green spaces.
Enjoy special Earth Day surprises!

Whether you’re a longtime environmental enthusiast or just curious about how to make our neighborhood greener, we’d love to meet you. Bring your questions, ideas, and Earth Day spirit!
Free admission. All ages welcome.
Please help us build a more sustainable Bernal Heights, one green project at a time.
Stroll along the hill, do good for the earth, and have fun!
This family-friendly event offers something for everyone. Participate in as many activities as you like while enjoying the beauty of Bernal Heights and positively impacting our environment.
No registration is required – show up and join the Earth Day celebration!
About Greening Projects
​Greening Projects is unique in that we provide support from the earliest conceptual stages, that is, when a community leader or group identifies an opportunity to create a green and sustainable space, and we continue our support until the project is finalized.
Mission
We are dedicated professionals who provide consulting and other support services to create green, sustainable spaces within our urban environment. Our clients include community groups and individuals who wish to improve their neighborhoods and cities by enhancing the environment and engaging their communities. We assist them by providing professional services such as planning, development, design, project management, and construction management.
Vision
To create as much green space within our urban environments.
Greening projects is a non-profit 501(c)(3), TIN 92-0613879
Help Us Grow a Greener, Healthier San Francisco
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Join the Tompkins Stairway Garden Volunteers!
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Tompkins Stairway Garden, Tompkins Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Transform Your Community: Join the Tompkins Stairway Garden Volunteers!
Turn Concrete into Color, Trash into Treasure
What was once a neglected, trash-covered hillside in San Francisco has blossomed into a vibrant community oasis – and you can be part of its continued transformation! The Tompkins Stairway Garden proves what dedicated neighbors can achieve when they come together.
Why Volunteer With Us?

Experience the joy of nurturing a drought-tolerant garden that blooms year-round.
Connect with nature and neighbors in the heart of the city
Learn sustainable gardening practices that you can apply at home
Make a visible difference in your community’s green spaces

Our colorful tiled stairway, inspired by the “Steps to Peace” created by youth in Syria, has become a beloved pedestrian corridor serving the Alemany Farmers’ Market, local schools, and shopping areas. In 2019, we proudly received San Francisco Beautiful’s Placemaking Award for creating a meaningful public space that strengthens community bonds.
Ready to Dig In?

When: Join our friendly team from 10 a.m. to noon on volunteer days
Where: Tompkins Avenue between Nevada and Putnam Streets in southeast Bernal Heights
What to Bring: Just yourself and your enthusiasm! We provide all the tools and gloves
Experience Needed: None! Seasoned gardeners and curious beginners are equally welcome

Whether you have a green thumb or want to learn, your help will ensure this special place thrives as a safe, welcoming green space for everyone to enjoy.
Contact us today to join our next garden session and be part of something beautiful growing in your neighborhood!
Volunteer to Support Local Green Spaces
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Pride Family Fiesta Bernal Heights
2025-06-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Ogden Avenue, Ogden Avenue between Folsom & Gates, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Pride Family Fiesta
A Family-Friendly Celebration of Pride in Bernal Heights
Greening Project’s Ogden Avenue Gardens welcomes you to join us for a joyful afternoon celebrating our LGBTQ+ neighbors and allies!
WHEN:
Saturday, June 7, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WHERE:
Ogden Avenue between Folsom and Gates
At the future home of Ogden Avenue Gardens
https://www.ogdenavenue.org/
San Francisco, CA 94110

A Family-Friendly Celebration of Pride in Bernal Heights
Pride Family Fiesta Bernal Heights – Ogden Avenue Gardens

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Rainbow crafts and face painting
Local food vendors and trucks
Community resource tables
Live music and performances
Games and activities for all ages

FREE ADMISSION!
All are welcome to this inclusive, family-friendly celebration of diversity, love, and community pride!
HOSTED BY:
Greening Projects
Website: https://greeningprojects.org/
Email: info@greeningprojects.org
Phone: (415) 218-5352
Celebrate diversity, build community, and show your Bernal pride!
#BernalPride #PrideFamilyFiesta #AllFamiliesWelcome
Calendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Help Build a Pop-Up Play Space and Town Square
2025-09-04 - 2025-09-05 | Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza, 500 Moultrie St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Help Build a Pop-Up Play Space and Town Square for Bernal Heights Kids!
On Thursday, September 4, and Friday, September 5, neighbors are coming together at the Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza to create a pop-up play space for local kids—and we’d love your help! This is a chance to roll up your sleeves, meet fellow community members, and build something joyful right in the heart of our neighborhood.
No special skills are needed—just your energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to pitch in. Whether you can give an hour or a full day, every helping hand makes a difference for the kids who will enjoy this space.
Volunteer tasks include:

Sanding and painting play features
Planting greenery to bring the plaza to life
General labor and set-up to bring the play space together

Join us, bring a friend, and help build joy for Bernal Heights families! Every effort, big or small, helps create a welcoming place for kids to play. Thank you for being part of making this possible—we can’t wait to see you there!
An adult must accompany minors.
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Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Tompkins Stairway Garden Work Day Sept 2025
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Tompkins Stairway Garden, Tompkins Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Join us at the Tompkins Stairway Garden from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Engage in rewarding activities such as weeding, pruning, and litter picking, and help maintain this quaint piece of greenery in our beloved Bernal neighborhood!
If you often use these stairs to travel to or from the Alemany Farmers Market, this is the perfect opportunity to help preserve their beauty.
We will provide work gloves and the necessary tools for the tasks at hand. Moreover, experts from the U.C. Master Gardener program will impart knowledge on plant care. For safety, we recommend wearing long-sleeved tops, long pants, and sturdy shoes. Don’t forget to bring water to keep yourself hydrated.
Location: At the junction of Tompkins Avenue and Nevada Street, right at the top of the stairs. Join us and make a difference!
Help Us Grow a Greener, Healthier San Francisco

Once a trash-covered hillside, San Francisco’s Tompkins Stairway Garden is a safe and welcoming street park featuring a drought-tolerant garden in year-round bloom and a colorful tiled stairway. Dedicated attention from surrounding neighbors has transformed the site into a community greenspace and pedestrian corridor serving the Alemany Farmers’ Market and nearby schools and shopping districts.
Tompkins Stairway Garden Work Day
Calendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Bernal Heights Pop-up Town Square Opening Party
2025-09-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza, 500 Moultrie St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Bernal Heights Pop-up Town Square
Event Dates: Daily starting Sept 6th, through next February (and perhaps longer)
Venue: Bernal Heights Rec Center Plaza
This Saturday, we’ll be creating a Pop-up Town Square on the blacktop at the Bernal Heights Rec Center. The goal is to transform the asphalt into a lush, welcoming space for the community and to initiate a broader conversation about revitalizing the Rec Center. In light of the ongoing playground closure, the blacktop will feature a new play amenity: a nature exploration area made entirely of fallen logs and other natural materials. This is an investment in the Rec Center that utilizes temporary materials to quickly pilot ideas for how this space can be used, with the hope that through this process, we can explore how this place can best serve the neighborhood. We invite neighbors to come experience the space, helping to test and refine what’s there and how it’s arranged. Neighborhood feedback will help ensure that the space reflects the desires of the neighborhood.
Who is hosting this event?
The Green Street Fund is putting on the event in partnership with Greening Projects and the Civic Joy Fund.
What’s the deal with this space? Will this space be made permanent?

This is a temporary activation of the blacktop that features simple amenities, including seating, shade, a kids’ play area, and lush greenery.
Part of the impetus for creating this space was the realization that the playground would be closed for several months, and that our kids should still have a place to play.
Another contributing factor was the long-term investment in this space envisioned by Greening Projects. While that vision makes its way through the grant process, this project can help test different layouts, amenities, and materials that will contribute to the long-term vision.
Bernal Heights is a special neighborhood and deserves a special place to bring neighbors together. The intention of this pop-up is to help envision what a town square could look like in Bernal Heights.
Bernal Heights is hilly and dense, and this location—one of the few flat spots in the entire neighborhood—presented an opportunity to invest in the neighborhood’s public spaces.
This Pop-up Town Square enhances the blacktop with amenities to make it a more prominent part of the Cortland commercial corridor and a more useful community resource.
Modernizing the Bernal Heights Rec Center is critical, and the creation of this town square provides flexible space for the community and an added impetus to invest in the Rec Center.
This event is designed to initiate a broader conversation with the community about the future of this space and to engage our civic leaders in understanding the desires of the Bernal Heights community for its public spaces.
This iteration of the town square, and any that may follow, is part of an engagement process to assess how well the space serves the neighborhood and how different design elements resonate with the community.

Are there any other spaces in SF like this?

Other San Francisco neighborhoods have created similar small, magical community gathering places:

Patricia’s Green in Hayes Valley includes a picnic area with tables/benches, rotating public art, and a children’s play area.
The Noe Valley Town Square is a community hub that regularly hosts free events, including yoga classes, concerts, story time with the SF Public Library, and a farmers’ market.
Lakeside Landing is a gathering space at the entrance of the Lakeside Village commercial corridor. Its greenery, seating, stage, and lights provide a space for the local community, transforming what was once an underutilized parking lot into a hub for local art, culture, and community.

I have concerns about this project. To whom should I reach out?
Luke Spray: luke@civicjoyfund.org
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Goettingen Stairway Garden Workday
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Goettingen Stairway Garden, Goettingen St. & Dwight St., San Francisco, CA, United States
Goettingen Stairway Garden Workday
The Goettingen Neighbors Group (GNG) invites you to join us for a special garden workday at the Goettingen Stairs – a beloved Portola landmark and home to the “Steps to Wisdom” mosaic stairway project. Together, we’ll get the garden and surrounding areas ready for the annual Portola Garden Tour!
📅 Date: Saturday, September 20th
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Goettingen Stairs (at Goettingen St. & Dwight St.), Portola District, San Francisco
The Goettingen Stairway Garden features colorful mosaic tiles created from community-submitted wisdom, reflective surfaces, and lush plantings that make the climb beautiful and inspiring. This community art and garden project is a testament to what neighbors can achieve when they come together.
Bring your gloves, tools (if you have them), and plenty of good energy – we’ll be weeding, planting, and sprucing up the space so it looks its best for visitors on the Garden Tour.
All are welcome, let’s celebrate and care for this neighborhood treasure together!
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Tompkins Stairway Garden’s Fundraising Walk
2025-10-05 09:30 - 12:30 | CA
Join the Tompkins Stairway Garden’s First Annual “Explore Bernal” Fundraising Walk
Sunday, October 5th • 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

What awaits you on this neighborhood adventure?
🌿 TWO miles of discovery
🌱 THREE inspiring greening projects
🏠 FIVE historic earthquake shacks
🪜 THREE charming stairways
🥨 TWO delicious snack stops
🗝️ ONE secret path (shh!)
🍺 ONE celebratory brewery finish!

Why You’ll Love This Walk
Meet your neighbors and fall in love with Bernal Heights all over again! If you’re not from Bernal, get a behind-the-scenes peek into one of San Francisco’s favorite neighborhoods. This isn’t just a stroll—it’s a deep dive into our community’s heart and soul. You’ll discover the fascinating stories behind our historic earthquake shacks, witness firsthand how passionate Bernalites are transforming our neighborhood with beautiful greening projects, and explore hidden gems you never knew existed.
Perfect for:
Longtime residents wanting to see their neighborhood with fresh eyes, newcomers eager to connect with the community, history buffs, urban gardening enthusiasts, San Francisco stairway fans, and anyone who loves a good neighborhood adventure.

Explore Bernal

Ticket Details
$75 per person | Kids walk FREE!

What’s Included with Every Ticket
☕ Morning fuel: Coffee and delicious treats to kickstart your adventure
🗺️ Custom printed map: Block-by-block instructions so you won’t miss a thing
📚 Expert presentations: Fascinating insights about Bernal’s history and community greening projects at special stops
🍻 Post-walk celebration: Family-friendly gathering at Barebottle Brewery with one free drink included
🎁 Prize drawing: Your chance to win gift certificates to beloved Bernal eateries and shops, original artwork from local artists, photographs, and other meaningful prizes

Supporting Our Community
Every dollar raised benefits the Tompkins Stairway Garden—Bernal’s own contribution to San Francisco’s famous network of tiled stairway gardens. Your participation directly supports this beautiful community space that brings neighbors together and adds natural beauty to our hillside home.

Ready to Explore?
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see Bernal Heights through new eyes while supporting a wonderful cause. Space is limited for this intimate neighborhood experience!

Story
Welcome to the Tompkins Stairway Garden
Once a trash-covered hillside, San Francisco’s Tompkins Stairway Garden is now a safe and welcoming street park, featuring a drought-tolerant garden in year-round bloom and a colorful tiled stairway. Dedicated attention from surrounding neighbors has transformed the site into a community greenspace and pedestrian corridor serving the Alemany Farmers’ Market and nearby schools and shopping districts.
We completed our garden implementation in spring 2019 and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 8 (see our news page). The San Francisco Chronicle calls our new garden “stunning,” “gorgeous,” and a “cheerful splash of public art that will probably become a photo hot spot.”
In addition, San Francisco Beautiful honored us with the 2019 Placemaking Award for creating a sense of identity in a public space. We are grateful to Andre Rothblatt, founding member of Tompkins Stairway Garden, for our multicolored, zigzag tile design, inspired by the “Steps to Peace” painted by youth in the Syrian town of Deir Atiyah. Arterra Landscape Architects generously provided our landscape design.
The stairs link Tompkins Avenue between Nevada and Putnam Streets in the southeast area of Bernal Heights. The next time you’re in the neighborhood, stop by!

Help Us Grow a Greener, Healthier San Francisco
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Tequila Crawl Benefitting Ogden Avenue Gardens
2025-10-25 19:00 - 22:00 | CA
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Various Locations on Cortland Avenue, Bernal Heights
Help Us Grow a Greener, Healthier San Francisco
Tequila Crawl Bernal Heights

An Evening of Flavor & Community
Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating premium tequila and fine wine while supporting the vital work of Ogden Avenue Gardens. This sophisticated tasting event combines exceptional spirits, delicious Mexican cuisine, and authentic musical entertainment for a truly memorable experience.
Tequila provided by SF Tequila Shop

and small bites provided by Playa Azul

What Awaits You
🥃 Premium Tequila Tastings Sample carefully curated selections of top-shelf tequilas and complementary wines, guided by experts who’ll share the stories behind each pour.
🌶️ Authentic Mexican Munchies Savor traditional Mexican appetizers and small plates, perfectly paired to enhance your tasting experience.
🎵 Live Musical Entertainment Let a talented trio transport you with beautiful traditional Mexican ballads, creating the perfect ambiance for an evening of culture and connection.
Supporting Our Community
Every ticket purchased directly benefits Ogden Avenue Gardens, helping to cultivate fresh, healthy food and stronger community connections right here in our neighborhood.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Various locations on Cortland Avenue, Bernal Heights
Dress: Smart casual

Limited capacity ensures an intimate, premium experience. Reserve your spot today and toast a great cause.
Calendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Halloween on Cortland 2025
2025-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 | CA
Halloween on Cortland 2025

Event Location & Getting Here
Halloween on Cortland Bernal Heights is popping up right on Cortland Avenue—smack dab in the heart of Bernal Heights! Get ready for a candy-filled stroll where the only thing spooky is how easy it is to find us.
Parking is a treat, not a trick! Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood, but spots tend to fill up quickly. Consider carpooling, biking, or using public transit to save time (and maybe your sanity).
Our event is stroller-friendly and accessible for all ages and abilities. Do you need extra help or have accessibility questions? We’re here to ensure every ghoul, goblin, and parent can join the fun—just let us know!

Spooktacular Activities Await!

Get ready for a fang-tastic time! Our trick-or-treating stations are sprinkled up and down Cortland Ave, so little goblins and ghouls can fill their bags with treats safely.
Bring your best costumes and test your skills at our carnival-style games—prizes and laughter guaranteed!
Plus, enjoy magical family entertainment, from spellbinding performers to music that’ll make you want to dance like a mummy. Something is thrilling for everyone in the family!

Spooky-Safe Trick-or-Treating Tips

Keep your little ghosts and goblins close—always trick-or-treat in groups, and make sure an adult is along for the adventure!
Glow up your costumes with reflective tape or glow sticks to be seen by all the friendly (and not-so-friendly) creatures out at night.
Stick to well-lit paths, cross streets at corners, and make eye contact with drivers—zombie walks only in crosswalks, please!
Check those candy hauls before anyone takes a bite—unwrapped or suspicious treats belong in the cauldron, not your tummy.
Remember: Have fun, be kind, and if you get spooked, our volunteers are always nearby to lend a hand (or a non-skeletal one, if needed)!

A Spooktacular Family Adventure
Join us for the annual Halloween on Cortland: where ghosts giggle, costumes dazzle, and trick-or-treating is safe, silly, and full of surprises for all ages!
Founded by Greening Projects in 2024, Halloween on Cortland Bernal Heights is all about creating magical memories and strengthening neighborhood bonds.
We believe every little monster and superhero deserves a safe, unforgettable night!

Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Ogden Avenue Gardens Tree Lighting
2025-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Ogden Avenue, Ogden Avenue between Folsom & Gates, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
4TH ANNUAL EVENT
🌲 Tree Lighting Celebration 🌲
Greening Project • Ogden Avenue Gardens
Ogden Avenue Gardens Tree Lighting

Event Details:
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Ogden Avenue Gardens

Join us for our beloved 4th Annual Tree Lighting Event, a cherished tradition that brings our community together in celebration of the season! This special evening combines the warmth of neighborhood connection with our ongoing commitment to enhancing the beauty of Ogden Avenue Gardens.
What We’re About:
🤝 Community Connection
🌿 Garden Beautification
💚 Fundraising for Our Mission

Everyone is welcome!
Celebrate with neighbors, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and support the continued greening of our community.

About Ogden Avenue Gardens
We are neighbors working to transform a neglected, weed-strewn street into a children’s playground, a community gathering place, and a safe, comfortable place to wait for the bus.
The 400 block of Ogden Avenue (between Folsom and Gates) is an “unaccepted” street, meaning the city does not maintain it. It has no sidewalk. Yet it is a much-traveled pathway to the bus stop for local parents walking their toddlers to Ana’s Childcare and for neighbors walking their dogs.
Help Us Grow a Greener, Healthier San Francisco
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

New Year's Celebration at Bernal Heights Town Square
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza, 500 Moultrie St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Ring in the New Year at Bernal Heights: A Community Celebration
Brought to you by the Friends of Bernal Rec, Greening Projects, Civic Joy Fund, and SF Recreation and Parks
There is something special about the energy of a new year; it’s a season for fresh starts, shared intentions, and community connection. This year, we are keeping the momentum going through January with a local celebration designed for the whole family!
Join us at the Bernal Heights Recreation Center for a morning of music, creativity, and neighborhood spirit. Whether you are a long-time resident or new to the area, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with neighbors and kick off your 2026 goals in a fun, relaxed environment.
Bernal Heights A Community Celebration
What’s Happening?
We’ve curated a lineup of activities that celebrate both where we’ve been and where we’re going:
Live Music: Enjoy local sounds that will keep the energy high and the vibes festive throughout the morning.
The New Year Wishes Tree: Add your hopes, dreams, or resolutions to our community tree. It’s a beautiful way to see the shared aspirations of our neighborhood.
Take-Home Seed Planting: Symbolize your growth this year by planting a seed to take home. Watch your plant thrive as you work toward your own yearly milestones!
Family Crafts: We’ll have stations set up for kids (and the young at heart) to get creative and crafty.
Fuel for Your Morning
No celebration is complete without treats! We’ll be serving complimentary pastries and coffee to keep you fueled while you craft, chat, and enjoy the music.
Event Details
When: Saturday, January 24
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Bernal Heights Recreation Center
Cost: Free!
Bring your friends, your family, and your neighbors. Let’s make 2026 a year of growth and community strength right here in Bernal Heights. We can’t wait to see you there!
New Year’s Celebration at Bernal Heights Town Square
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

District 10 Neighborhood Beautification Day Feb 14th, 2026
2026-02-14 08:30 - 12:00 | Bayview KC Jones Playground, 1601 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
Show Your District Some Love! D10 Beautification Day Invite
Hello Street Park Managers,
This Valentine’s Day, we’re trading chocolates for gardening gloves!
We would love for you and your incredible volunteers to join us for the District 10 Neighborhood Beautification Day. This is a particularly special event as it marks the final District 10 Beautification Day of Supervisor Shamann Walton’s term. Let’s come together to show him, and our community, some major love before you head off to your personal evening plans.
📍 Event Details
When: Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Kickoff Location: Bayview KC Jones Playground (1601 3rd St)
The Mission: Tree planting, litter removal, weeding, and a massive community painting project!
📢 How You Can Help
We want to make this the biggest turnout yet. Please help us spread the word by:
Share the attached flyer on your Street Park social media pages.
Encourage your volunteer groups to sign up via the link below.
Let’s make District 10 shine! We can’t wait to see you there.
D10 Neighborhood Beautification Day (Bayview / Vis Valley) · SF Public Works
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Friends of Bernal Rec Host Coffee Meetup
2026-03-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza, 500 Moultrie St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Friends of Bernal Rec Host Coffee Meetup
Start your Sunday on a high note at the Bernal Heights Rec Center Plaza. We’re hosting a morning social for everyone who calls this hill home. No formal agenda, just good coffee and even better company.
The Essentials
Event: Bernal Heights Coffee Meetup
Date: Saturday, Mar 8, 2026
Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: The Plaza at Bernal Heights Rec Center
Host: Friends of Bernal Rec Center
What to Expect
Local Vibes: A low-key way to catch up with neighbors and friends.
Park Love: Learn more about what the Friends of Bernal Rec Center are doing to keep our space beautiful.
Morning Fresh Air: The perfect pit stop during your morning walk or playground run.
Note: We love our planet as much as our coffee! If you have a favorite travel mug, bring it along and help us keep the event waste-free.
Friends of Bernal Rec
Bernal Heights is an amazing neighborhood that deserves an amazing place to gather. Working together, we can turn Bernal Rec into a model community hub.
Our first mission is to renovate the plaza into a welcoming, well-maintained, and vibrant gathering space for all neighbors to enjoy for generations to come. The Plaza will continue the greening evolution of our neighborhood, serving as a model for the rest of the City. This investment addresses both a pressing infrastructure challenge and a long-standing community need — building a more resilient, connected, and climate-ready Bernal Heights.
San Francisco Family Friendly Calendar
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

The Friends of Kimbell Community Garden Workday
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Kimbell Community Garden, Geary Blvd (cross-street: Steiner St), San Francisco, CA, United States
The Friends of Kimbell Community Garden Workday
The Friends of Kimbell Community Garden invite you to join us for a park cleanup day! Please come wearing long pants and closed shoes. Work tools will be provided. All are welcome. Volunteers under 18 years old should come with a parent or guardian.
Initial Volunteer Workday
Saturday, March 21, 2026
10 am – 12 pm
Proposed Kimbell Community Garden Site | Geary Blvd @Steiner St
Roll up your sleeves and help us prepare the site for growth! Our first workday will focus on critical groundwork to get the space ready for a garden. We are looking for 40 volunteers to help us hit our goals!
What we’ll be doing:

Clearing the fence line and preparing the site
Removing trash and debris
Weeding and cleaning up underbrush
Other supportive tasks at Kimbell Park

Refreshments provided. We’ll have water and snacks to keep everyone energized. All neighbors are welcome – no gardening experience required!
RSVP Here

The Friends of Kimbell Community Garden
We’re a passionate group of neighbors from Japantown, NoPa / Anza Vista, the Western Addition, Alamo Square, Lower Pac Heights, and beyond, united to transform an underused space at Kimbell Recreation Area into a vibrant urban garden.
In collaboration with SF Rec & Parks and a local landscape architect, we are developing a proposal for a community garden at Geary Blvd (cross-street: Steiner St). The proposed space is ~5,500 sq ft. Our vision includes 45+ raised beds and communal areas for growing, gathering, and connecting.
Partnering with Greening Projects, a registered 501(c)(3), we’ve launched our Growth Journey with an estimated project budget of $900,000. We are currently focused on reaching our first milestone: the $100,000 Seedling Phase to activate the space.
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Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Ridge Lane Cleanup Day
2026-03-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Ridge Lane, Margaret Ave & Louisburg St, San Francisco, CA, 94112, United States
Join Your Neighbors for the Ridge Lane Cleanup!
Ready to make a difference in District 11? Roll up your sleeves and help us keep Ridge Lane beautiful. We are hosting our next community cleanup and would love to see you there.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Ridge Lane
Ridge Lane is located in the southern part of San Francisco, specifically in the Oceanview/Ingleside neighborhood (District 11). The greenway itself is a transformed pedestrian corridor that runs along a former rail right-of-way.
Primary Access Point: The address associated with the lane is 1 Ridge Lane, San Francisco, CA 94112.
Pathway Details: It stretches between Howth Street and Sargent Street, offering a landscaped walkway that connects local residents to public transit and neighborhood amenities.
Why the Early Start?
We have shifted our schedule to a 9:00 AM start to ensure even our busiest neighbors can participate before their Sunday plans begin. It is the perfect way to kick off your morning with some fresh air and community spirit.
Refreshments Provided
No need to worry about fuel. We will have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand to keep your energy up while we work. Come for the cleanup, stay for the treats, and leave satisfied with a job well done.
We look forward to seeing the D11 community come together to keep our neighborhood shining. Jump in and let’s get to work!

What is Ridge Lane
Ridge Lane is a city-owned street that runs from Josiah/Howth Avenue to San Jose. Bordering the neighborhood once known as Columbia Heights, the path has been neglected and needs transformation so neighbors can use the space and navigate safely.
What is Ridge Lane Neighbors?
Ridge Lane Neighbors (RLN) was formed in 2013 by a group of Ingleside Residents who came together to transform Ridge Lane into the beautiful walkway our neighborhood deserves. We consider Ridge Lane a neighborhood treasure that some of us live on directly, and use daily to get to work, walk the dog, or stroll to admire the views of the Bay and San Bruno Mountain.
Voted as SF Park Alliance’s “2017 Volunteers of the year,” RLN has mobilized action on the lane and has seen the successful transformation of Parcel 1 (from Josiah/Howth Avenues to Margaret/Louisberg Avenues) and Parcel 4 (connecting Caine Avenue to San Miguel Avenue). Work on Parcels 2 and 3 (connecting Margaret/Louisberg Avenues to Caine Avenue) is in progress, and the group continues to work toward transforming the lane into a beautiful, safe path that can be enjoyed by the neighborhood.
Ridge Lane Neighbors
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

Earth Day Celebration @ BHRC Popup
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza, 500 Moultrie St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Earth Day Celebration @ BHRC Popup
Join the community for a special Earth Day Celebration at the Bernal Heights Recreation Center. This family-friendly event invites neighbors to come together to enhance our local landscape and celebrate urban sustainability.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 25.
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Location: Bernal Heights Recreation Center, located near the intersection of Moultrie, Cortland, and Jarboe streets.
Activities & Highlights

Community Art: Help us paint a brand-new bike track for the neighborhood.
Urban Greening: Get the latest information on community greening projects throughout Bernal Heights.
Family Fun: Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities hosted by the Bernal Heights Library.
Complimentary Treats: Fuel your morning with free coffee and pastries.

Hosted By
This event is brought to you by the collaborative efforts of: Greening Projects, Civic Joy Fund, San Francisco Recreation & Parks, and the Friends of Bernal Heights Rec Center
Come out and help us make our neighborhood a little greener! For more information, please visit the event organizers at the center.
San Francisco Family Friendly Calendar

Friends of Bernal Rec
Bernal Heights is an amazing neighborhood that deserves an amazing place to gather. Working together, we can turn Bernal Rec into a model community hub.
Our first mission is to renovate the plaza into a welcoming, well-maintained, and vibrant gathering space for all neighbors to enjoy for generations to come. The Plaza will continue the greening evolution of our neighborhood, serving as a model for the rest of the City. This investment addresses both a pressing infrastructure challenge and a long-standing community need — building a more resilient, connected, and climate-ready Bernal Heights.
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.

D9 Neighborhood Beautification Day
2026-05-09 08:30 - 12:00 | Tompkins Stairway Garden, Tompkins Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Help Beautify District 9!
Join San Francisco Public Works and your fellow neighbors for our monthly Neighborhood Beautification Day on Saturday, May 9.
Love Our City
Love Our City!
Volunteer at any of the neighborhood beautification days to keep San Francisco beautiful through landscaping and gardening projects, graffiti removal, and litter cleanup in our neighborhoods.
This month, we are focusing our efforts on the green spaces of District 9. We have eight different project sites planned, and one of our featured locations is the iconic Tompkins Stairs.
Project Details
Under the guidance of our Landscape Supervisor, Robert, volunteers at the Tompkins Stairs will help revitalize the area by:

Removing invasive weeds (like foxtail and fennel)
Spreading fresh mulch
Pruning plants to encourage healthy growth
Event Schedule
Work Window: Approximately 9:20 AM to 11:30 AM
Celebration: A free lunch will be provided for all volunteers at the conclusion of the event.

Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to roll up your sleeves, meet your neighbors, and make a visible difference in our community’s shared outdoor spaces. Whether you have a green thumb or just want to help out, your contribution makes an impact.
Come out and help us keep San Francisco beautiful!
Calendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond
Community Profile: Vicky Rideout
Greening ProjectsGreening Projects is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on transforming urban environments into vibrant, sustainable community spaces. By converting underutilized urban land into public parks, community gardens, and native habitat corridors, the organization works to enhance local biodiversity and climate equity.
Through collaborative efforts with community members and donors, Greening Projects aims to create lasting, multi-generational legacies of environmental health and beauty.
