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SUMMARY:Bernal Heights Pop-up Town Square Opening Party
DESCRIPTION:Bernal Heights Pop-up Town Square\nEvent Dates: Daily starting Sept 6th\, through next February (and perhaps longer) \nVenue: Bernal Heights Rec Center Plaza \nThis 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.  \nWho is hosting this event?\nThe Green Street Fund is putting on the event in partnership with Greening Projects and the Civic Joy Fund.  \nWhat’s the deal with this space? Will this space be made permanent? \n\nThis is a temporary activation of the blacktop that features simple amenities\, including seating\, shade\, a kids’ play area\, and lush greenery.\nPart 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.\nAnother 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. \nBernal 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.\nBernal 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. \nThis 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.     \nModernizing 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. \nThis 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. \nThis 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.\n\nAre there any other spaces in SF like this? \n\nOther San Francisco neighborhoods have created similar small\, magical community gathering places:\n\nPatricia’s Green in Hayes Valley includes a picnic area with tables/benches\, rotating public art\, and a children’s play area. \nThe 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. \nLakeside 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. \n\n\n\nI have concerns about this project. To whom should I reach out? \nLuke Spray: luke@civicjoyfund.org
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/bernal-heights-pop-up-town-square-opening-party/
LOCATION:Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza\, 500 Moultrie St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Tompkins Stairway Garden Work Day Sept 2025
DESCRIPTION: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! \nIf you often use these stairs to travel to or from the Alemany Farmers Market\, this is the perfect opportunity to help preserve their beauty. \nWe 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. \nLocation: At the junction of Tompkins Avenue and Nevada Street\, right at the top of the stairs. Join us and make a difference! \nHelp Us Grow a Greener\, Healthier San Francisco\n\nOnce 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. \nTompkins Stairway Garden Work Day\nCalendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/tompkins-stairway-garden-work-day-sept-2025/
LOCATION:Tompkins Stairway Garden\, Tompkins Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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SUMMARY:Help Build a Pop-Up Play Space and Town Square 
DESCRIPTION:Help Build a Pop-Up Play Space and Town Square for Bernal Heights Kids!\nOn 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. \nNo 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. \nVolunteer tasks include:\n\nSanding and painting play features\nPlanting greenery to bring the plaza to life\nGeneral labor and set-up to bring the play space together\n\nJoin 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! \nAn adult must accompany minors. \nSign up below \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Full Name *FirstLastEmail Address *		\n			community to events?\n			\n		\n		Which day(s) are you available to volunteer? *Thursday\, September 4Friday\, September 5Tell us about any relevant experience or anything you'd like us to knowWould you like to receive updates about future community events?Yes\, please add me to the mailing listSign Up to Volunteer
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/help-build-a-pop-up-play-space-and-town-square/
LOCATION:Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza\, 500 Moultrie St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Workday
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SUMMARY:Pride Family Fiesta Bernal Heights
DESCRIPTION:Pride Family Fiesta\nA Family-Friendly Celebration of Pride in Bernal Heights\nGreening Project’s Ogden Avenue Gardens welcomes you to join us for a joyful afternoon celebrating our LGBTQ+ neighbors and allies! \nWHEN:\nSaturday\, June 7\, 2025\n12:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nWHERE:\nOgden Avenue between Folsom and Gates\nAt the future home of Ogden Avenue Gardens\nhttps://www.ogdenavenue.org/\nSan Francisco\, CA 94110 \n\nA Family-Friendly Celebration of Pride in Bernal Heights \nPride Family Fiesta Bernal Heights – Ogden Avenue Gardens \n\nWHAT TO EXPECT:\n\nRainbow crafts and face painting\nLocal food vendors and trucks\nCommunity resource tables\nLive music and performances\nGames and activities for all ages\n\nFREE ADMISSION!\nAll are welcome to this inclusive\, family-friendly celebration of diversity\, love\, and community pride! \nHOSTED BY:\nGreening Projects\nWebsite: https://greeningprojects.org/\nEmail: info@greeningprojects.org\nPhone: (415) 218-5352 \nCelebrate diversity\, build community\, and show your Bernal pride! \n#BernalPride #PrideFamilyFiesta #AllFamiliesWelcome \nCalendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/pride-family-fiesta-bernal-heights/
LOCATION:Ogden Avenue\, Ogden Avenue between Folsom & Gates\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T100000
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SUMMARY:Join the Tompkins Stairway Garden Volunteers!
DESCRIPTION:Transform Your Community: Join the Tompkins Stairway Garden Volunteers!\nTurn Concrete into Color\, Trash into Treasure\nWhat 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. \nWhy Volunteer With Us?\n\nExperience the joy of nurturing a drought-tolerant garden that blooms year-round.\nConnect with nature and neighbors in the heart of the city\nLearn sustainable gardening practices that you can apply at home\nMake a visible difference in your community’s green spaces\n\nOur 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. \nReady to Dig In? \n\nWhen: Join our friendly team from 10 a.m. to noon on volunteer days\nWhere: Tompkins Avenue between Nevada and Putnam Streets in southeast Bernal Heights\nWhat to Bring: Just yourself and your enthusiasm! We provide all the tools and gloves\nExperience Needed: None! Seasoned gardeners and curious beginners are equally welcome\n\nWhether 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. \nContact us today to join our next garden session and be part of something beautiful growing in your neighborhood! \nVolunteer to Support Local Green Spaces
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/join-the-tompkins-stairway-garden-volunteers/
LOCATION:Tompkins Stairway Garden\, Tompkins Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T110000
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SUMMARY:Bernal Heights Earth Day Stroll: Join Greening Projects!
DESCRIPTION:Bernal Heights Earth Day Stroll: Join Greening Projects!\nDate: Saturday\, April 19th\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nLocation: 416 Cortland Ave\, San Francisco\, CA 94110 \nCelebrate 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. \nWhat to expect:\n\nLearn about our exciting new environmental initiatives\nExplore our ongoing neighborhood sustainability projects\nPick up exclusive Greening Project SWAG\nLearn about upcoming events\, volunteer opportunities\, and ways to support green spaces.\nEnjoy special Earth Day surprises!\n\nWhether 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! \nFree admission. All ages welcome.\nPlease help us build a more sustainable Bernal Heights\, one green project at a time. \nStroll along the hill\, do good for the earth\, and have fun!\nThis 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. \nNo registration is required – show up and join the Earth Day celebration! \nAbout Greening Projects\n​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. \nMission \nWe 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. \n Vision \nTo create as much green space within our urban environments. \nGreening projects is a non-profit 501(c)(3)\, TIN 92-0613879 \nHelp Us Grow a Greener\, Healthier San Francisco
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/bernal-heights-earth-day-stroll-join-greening-projects/
LOCATION:416 Cortland Ave\, 416 Cortland Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Bernal Heights Rec Center Final Concept Plan Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bernal Heights Rec Center Final Concept Plan Meeting\nJoin 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. \nWe 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/. \nWhen: Saturday\, April 5\, 11 AM – 12:30 PM\nWhere: Bernal Heights Rec Center Gymnasium\, 500 Moultrie Street \nReunión Comunitaria\nPor 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. \nDurante 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/. \nCuándo: sábado\, 5 de abril de 2025\, de 11 AM a 12:30 PM\nDónde: En el gimnasio del Centro Recreativo de Bernal Heights\, 500 Moultrie Street
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/bernal-heights-rec-center-final-concept-plan-meeting/
LOCATION:Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza\, 500 Moultrie St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Community Meeting - The Bernal Heights Rec Center Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Community Meeting: The Bernal Heights Rec Center Plaza\nJoin 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. \nDuring this community meeting\, we will present the draft concept plan\, request community feedback\, and discuss the next steps. \nWhen: Saturday\, March 8\, 11 AM – 12:30 PM \nWhere: Bernal Heights Rec Center Gymnasium \nReunión Comunitaria\nPor 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. \nDurante esta reunión comunitaria presentaremos la versión preliminar del plan\, solicitaremos sus opiniones al respecto y hablaremos sobre los siguientes pasos. \nSi no puede asistir a esta reunión\, por favor visite esta página web para ver los planos preliminares y agregar sus opiniones: \nCuándo: sábado\, 8 de marzo de 2015\, de 11 AM a 12:30 PM \nDónde: En el gimnasio del Centro Recreativo de Bernal Heights
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/community-meeting-the-bernal-heights-rec-center-plaza/
LOCATION:Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza\, 500 Moultrie St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Community Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Ogden Avenue Gardens Tree Lighting 2024\nJoin Us for a Magical Evening!\nDate: Saturday\, December 7\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 PM\nWhat: Community Tree Lighting Ceremony \nGather 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. \nEvent Highlights:\n\nWatch as we light up our magnificent community tree\nConnect with neighbors and spread holiday cheer\nSupport local beautification projects through our fundraising efforts\nBe part of a growing community tradition\n\nThis 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. \nAbout the Event\nOur 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. \nMaking a Difference\nYour attendance helps support our ongoing community beautification efforts. All proceeds from this event will go directly toward maintaining and enhancing our shared spaces. \nBring your family\, friends\, and holiday spirit! \n\nOgden Avenue Gardens is a Greening Projects project.\nOgden Avenue Gardens Revitalization Project\n\nCurrent Site Conditions – The Ogden Avenue site currently poses significant challenges that affect neighborhood safety and quality of life.\nProject Vision – The Ogden Avenue Gardens project aims to transform this neglected space into a community asset through strategic rehabilitation and sustainable design.\n\nAt 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. \nWe envision thriving cities where green spaces are seamlessly integrated into the urban fabric\, creating healthier\, more sustainable communities for current and future generations. \nFor more information or to volunteer\, please visit https://www.ogdenavenue.org/ \n3rd Annual Community Tree Lighting\nCalendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/3rd-annual-community-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:Ogden Avenue\, Ogden Avenue between Folsom & Gates\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday 2024 - Greening Projects
DESCRIPTION:December 3rd\, 2024 \nTransform Our City Through Transformative Greenspaces \nThis 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. \n💚 Your Impact \nYour Giving Tuesday gift supports comprehensive green space development: \n\nTransform vacant spaces into community gardens\nCreate biodiverse pocket parks\nDevelop rain gardens and bioswales\nBuild green corridors for wildlife\nCreate urban farms\nCreate outdoor community gathering spaces\nImplement green infrastructure solutions\n\nPlease help us raise $50\,000 with your tax-deductible donation – https://greening-projects.kit.com/posts/giving-tuesday-2024 \nGreening Projects is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. \n“Creating sustainable spaces\, nurturing communities\, transforming cities – through living landscapes.”\nGiving Tuesday 2024 – Greening Projects
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/giving-tuesday-2024-greening-projects/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T170000
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SUMMARY:Halloween on Cortland - Bernal Heights
DESCRIPTION:🎃 Spooktacular Car-Free Halloween on Cortland Avenue! 🎃\nDate: Thursday\, October 31st\, 2024\nTime: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nLocation: Cortland Avenue (from Bennington to Gates)\nJoin us for a magical Halloween experience as we transform Cortland Avenue into a vibrant\, car-free celebration for all to enjoy! \nHalloween on Cortland Avenue! \nHelp Us Grow a Greener\, Healthier San Francisco\nEvent Highlights:\n\nSafe trick-or-treating along a car-free Cortland Avenue\nDJ spinning Halloween tunes outside Bernal Library\nPrizes for the most creative costumes and decorations\nA stronger sense of community in Bernal Heights\nSupport for local Cortland Avenue businesses\n\nWhy Car-Free?\nWe’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. \nOrganized By:\nGreening Projects\, a local nonprofit\, collaborated with community organizers to ensure a safe evening for all. \nSpecial Thanks To:\n\nCivic Joy Fund and Baukunst for their generous donations\nAvenue Greenlight and the Bernal Business & Art Alliance for their organizational support\n\nJoin 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. \nHalloween on Cortland – Bernal Heights\nCalendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/halloween-on-cortland-bernal-heights/
LOCATION:Cortland Avenue\, Cortland Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T100000
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UID:71663-1722074400-1722088800@greeningprojects.org
SUMMARY:Community Input Event for Bernal Heights Rec Center Plaza Improvement
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSo\, 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. \nDate: Saturday\, July 27\, 2024\nTime: 10 AM – 2 PM\nLocation: Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza \nEvent Details\nGreening 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. \nCurrent Condition vs Potential New Design \nWe’re now seeking input from the wider community on potential improvements: \n\nLandscaping\nSeating options\nDesignated area for children learning to ride trikes and bikes\nOr even maintaining the current layout\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nRefreshments\nDJ Entertainment\nFun activities for kids\nInteractive panels for sharing your opinions and comments\n\nWhy Attend?\nYour 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. \nContact Information\nFor more details\, please reach out to: \nJorge\nPhone: 415-218-7592\nEmail: jrl@greeningprojects.org \nJoin us in creating a space that reflects the needs and desires of our community! \n\nAbout Greening Projects\nWe 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. \nBernal Heights Rec Center Community Plaza Improvement
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/bernal-heights-rec-center-community-plaza-improvement/
LOCATION:Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza\, 500 Moultrie St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T130000
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CREATED:20240623T231738Z
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SUMMARY:Beautify and Activate Cesar Chavez and Hampshire
DESCRIPTION:Neighborhood Meet & Greet: Coffee\, Donuts\, and Community Plans\nDate: Saturday\, June 29th\, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Corner of Peralta and Holladay Avenues \nJoin us for a fun-filled community gathering! This is your chance to: \n\nMeet your neighbors\nEnjoy complimentary coffee and Dynamo donuts\nListen to live music\nLearn about exciting plans to beautify and activate the abandoned land beside the gas station at Cesar Chavez and Hampshire (southeast corner)\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and be part of positive local change! \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nBrought to you by the Peralta Hill Neighboring Group and Greening Projects \nCalendar – Bernal Heights and Beyond\nBeautify and Activate Cesar Chavez and Hampshire
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/beautify-and-activate-cesar-chavez-and-hampshire/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T140000
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CREATED:20240529T015608Z
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SUMMARY:Vision Boulevard Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn more about Vision Boulevard.  \nThe 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. \n \nEnter 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. \n \nFor 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: \n\nResearch 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.\nEvents & 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.\n\n\nVision Boulevard Block Party
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/vision-boulevard-block-party/
LOCATION:Elgin Park\, Elgin Park\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T140000
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CREATED:20240517T230730Z
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SUMMARY:Green Space Celebration of Treat Avenue
DESCRIPTION:Join Greening Projects and Terrain Studios on May 18\, 2024\, for the second Fiesta del Espacio Verde de la Avenida Treat. \nGreening 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. \nThe 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. \n“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.” \nDuring 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. \nAccording 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. \n“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. \nSlaney will share renderings of four conceptual alternatives for this stretch of Treat Avenue\, one of San Francisco’s 2\,000+ unaccepted streets. \nView the Presentation\n“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.” \nBrought to you by: \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Greening Projects\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Terrain Studio\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Into the Streets SF\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				SF Planning\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				SFOEWD\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				SF Public Works\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Latin American Mission Mom’s Committee (LMMC)\n				\n			\n		\n\nFiesta del Espacio Verde de la Avenida Treat\nÚnase a Greening Projects y Terrain Studios el 18 de mayo de 2024 para la segunda Fiesta del Espacio Verde de la Avenida Treat. \nGreening 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. \nLa 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. \n“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”. \nDurante 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. \nSegún 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. \n“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. \nSlaney 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. \nVer la presentación\n“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”. \n  \n\n\n\nGreen Space Celebration of Treat Avenue
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/green-space-celebration-of-treat-avenue/
LOCATION:Treat Avenue between 15th and Harrison Streets.\, Treat Avenue between 15th and Harrison Streets.\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T140000
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SUMMARY:Treat Avenue Greenspace Event
DESCRIPTION:Fiesta del Espacio Verde de la Avenida Treat\nLes invitamos a un convivio en la Avenida Treat entre las Calles 15 y Harrison \nel sábado\, 23 de marzo 2024 de las 10 AM a 2 PM. \nEl propósito es visualizar un futuro cierre de calle permanente en esta cuadra para crear un espacio verde. Durante el convivio habrá: \n\nActividades para niñ@s y adult@s.\nMúsica en vivo irlandesa y latinoamericana.\nCelebración de nuestras diversas costumbres y culturas.\nTentempiés y bebidas.\nY 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.\n\nEn colaboración con “Latina Mission Moms” y gracias a un subsidio de “Into the Streets”\n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Raised Beds Community Garden\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				“Mother-in-law’s tongue” refers to the common\, low-maintenance houseplant known as the snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata or Sansevieria trifasciata). \n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Treat Avenue Greenspace Wild Flowers\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Treat Avenue Greenspace Community Garden\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Treat Avenue Greenspace Permeable Surfaces \n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Treat Avenue Greenspace Raised Garden Beds\n				\n		\n\n You’re invited to a gathering at Treat Avenue between 15th and Harrison Streets on\nSaturday\, March 23\, 2024\, from 10 AM to 2 PM. \nThe purpose of this event is to visualize a future street closure on this block to create green space. We will have: \n\nActivities for kids and adults\nLive Irish and Latin-American music.\nA celebration of our diverse cultures and customs.\nDrinks and snacks\nWe’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.\n\nThis 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. \nConceptual Design by Terrain Studio \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Greening Projects\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Latin American Mission Mom’s Committee (LMMC)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Into the Streets SF\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				SF Planning\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				SFOEWD\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				SF Public Works\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Terrain Studio\n				\n			\n		\n\nTreat Avenue Greenspace Event
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/treat-avenue-greenspace-event/
LOCATION:Treat Avenue\, Treat Avenue between 15th & Harrison\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T220000
DTSTAMP:20260512T101117
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SUMMARY:Dine on Cortland: A Benefit for Ogden Avenue Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Experience Culinary Delights at Seafood Station on Cortland Avenue: Supporting Community Green Spaces \nOn 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. \nA Night to Remember: Dine and Contribute \nFrom 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. \n\nDine on Cortland \n\nTransforming Spaces\, Fostering Community \nThe 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. \nA Vision Coming to Life \nThe 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. \nAn Invitation to Make a Difference \nDining 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. \nDine on Cortland: A Benefit for Ogden Avenue Gardens
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/dine-on-cortland-a-benefit-for-ogden-avenue-gardens/
LOCATION:Seafood Station\, 803 Cortland Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240318
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SUMMARY:Treat Avenue Greenspace Activation
DESCRIPTION:SFMTA Street Closure Application \nPurpose of the Event(s): \nExtensive 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. \nThe event will entail the following: \n\nBlock the street at either end\, as shown on the attached site plan.\nThe street will be blocked\, in part\, with movable wooden planters\, which will help provide some of the “greening” efforts we are promoting.\nWe 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:\n\nSince the first event is on St. Patrick’s Day\, we want to include Irish culture in the activities.\nSince March 12 is the Mexica New Year\, we also want to include this holiday\, which celebrates indigenous and Latinx cultures.\n\n\nThere 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.\nWe 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.\nWe are also working with Latina Mission Moms on this event since they promote such space-making and opportunities for places to gather outside.\nWe have been in discussions with city agencies regarding the proposed future street-to-park conversion:\n\nJimmer Cassiol\, DPW\nPatrick Race\, Planning Department – Patrick expressed the desire to participate in this application and help facilitate the process.\n\nrace@sfgov.org\nDirect No. 628-652-7461\n\n\nJen Ferrigno\, District 9 legislative aide\n\n\nInput 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\nThe 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.\n\n  \nTreat Avenue Greenspace Activation
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/treat-avenue-greenspace-activation/
LOCATION:Treat Avenue between 15th and Harrison Streets.\, Treat Avenue between 15th and Harrison Streets.\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T180000
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SUMMARY:Ogden Avenue Tree lighting
DESCRIPTION:On December 3rd\, the Ogden Avenue Parks committee will host the first ever “Lighting of the Ogden Avenue Norfolk Pine Trees\,” which we hope will become an annual event.\n\nHello neighbors!\n\n\nOgden Avenue Tree Lighting \n\n\nYou are receiving this email because you are involved or have. Expressed interest in the Ogden Avenue Gardens (OAG) project. Please join us as we launch our first public event:\n\nLIGHTING OF THE OGDEN AVENUE NORFOLK PINE TREES\n\n400 block of Ogden between Folsom and Gates\nSaturday\, December 3rd\, starting at 4:00 PM\nLights turned on at 5:30 PM\n\nHot chocolate\, mulled wine\, and pastries for sale.\n\nOpportunity to purchase an official OAG t-shirt!\n\nIn the spirit of the Union Square tree lighting in downtown San Francisco\, we plan to make this an annual event. The event will also introduce neighbors to the OAG project and let us do a bit of fundraising.\n\nPlease let us know if you can help with any of these tasks:\n\n\nClean up before the event (weeding\, minor landscaping\, etc.) Date TBD.\nPlace lights on the trees.\nSet up food and drinks in Ana’s childcare patio (starting around 3 PM)\nBake/bring cookies\, cakes\, pies\, etc.\, to share.\nDesign\, print\, and post flyers around the neighborhood.\nInvite your neighbors and friends (an evite is in the makings)\nClean up at the end of the event.\nPlease email or call to let me know if you can join us or have questions.
URL:https://greeningprojects.org/event/ogden-avenue-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:Ogden Avenue\, Ogden Avenue between Folsom & Gates\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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