Free Community Programs
Self-guided Heron's Head Park Adventure Booklet
Explore and Learn --- School-year program; Last Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon
Join us and our partners, Edgewood Resource Center and Tandem partners in early learning, during our monthly bilingual interactive workshop for PreK youth on the last Tuesday of every month (minus December). Explore the park on a guided sensory hike and settle into our cushy mats for story time. Event is free and Bayview Pre-K youth and daycares. Masks highly encouraged for all participant of all attending adults. Must register to attend. For more information and to register, contact EcoCenter staff at ecocenterhhp@sfgov.org or (415) 676-1394.
Trail Talks --- Every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m.
Join the EcoCenter staff for a casual nature walk along the trail of Heron’s Head Park. Participate to learn about the shoreline ecology, the history of the EcoCenter, and our ongoing programming. Prepare for the weather and we will see you at the EcoCenter!
Storytime Legends --- Dates vary from 10 a.m. to noon. See flier here.
Storytime legends engages children 3 to 7 years old and their families. Come in and enjoy a book reading with a corresponding hands-on activity. For more information and to RSVP, contact EcoCenter staff at ecocenterhhp@sfgov.org or (415) 676-1394.
Fieldtrips and Tours
Youth Stewardship Program (YSP)—This program serves K-12 youth and runs from September through May, or until full.
Book a guided field trip for your class. YSP exposes urban students to an outdoor learning environment that proves to be engaging and challenging. Students are taught science, environmental education, local natural and cultural history, social responsibility, a personal connection to their communities, and fundamental life skills. If you’re interested in incorporating a youth stewardship component to your curriculum, please complete a Youth Stewardship Program application. Someone from our Youth Services Volunteer Team will contact you within two weeks of receiving your application.
EcoCenter Tour/Fieldtrips--- This program is open for ALL ages year round.
Are you interested in scheduling a guided EcoCenter tour or fieldtrip to learn about the building’s green features and program offerings? Please complete our Request Form. To distinguish your request from a volunteer request, please type “EcoCenter Tour or Fieldtrip” in the notes/description box when prompted.
Recreation Programs
EcoCenter hosts a variety of recreation programs such as fishing and our annual Summer Camp. To learn more about these seasonal programs and register please visit www.sfrecpark.org/register or call (628) 652-2900.
For scholarship information: https://bit.ly/sfrpdscholarship or (415) 831-2717
For registration questions: sfreconline@sfgov.org or (415) 831-6800
Volunteer Experiences
Wetland Restoration Volunteer Work Party --- First Wednesday of the Month from 10 a.m. to noon.
Join us as and Golden Gate Audubon Society in removing invasive nonnative species from the wetlands including marine debris. Tools and guidance provided. To sign up, visit our volunteer calendar.
Nature Exploration Area Volunteer Work Party --- Third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon (Starting in May).
Come lend a hand and help weed, water, prune, remove trash and take care of the EcoCenter’s Nature Exploration Area and adjacent landscape. Tools and guidance provided. To sign up, visit our volunteer calendar.
Custom Volunteer Experience for your group or organization
Are interested getting your organization out of the office to connect with nature and give back while bonding as a team? Do you have a group 10+ friends and family that want to volunteer but nothing on our Volunteer Calendar works with your schedule? Look no further and start the process in coordinating your private volunteer experience with us at the EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park. We’ll work with you to customize your experience while meeting the park’s needs. To get started, complete our Group Volunteer Request Form today!
EcoCenter Rental and Permits
Due to the EcoCenter's unique purpose and location, rentals are limited to community meetings, educational community events, programs, and public workshop. If your event falls within these categories, we’d love to share this space with you. To submit a rental request, please complete the Indoor Facility Application Form 2021 (formsite.com) To learn more about rental guidelines and costs, please visit our page in Permits and Reservation under indoor facility.
To learn more about any of these programs, please contact our EcoCenter staff at ecocenterhhp@sfgov.org or (415) 676-1394.
