The energy of a large group can make amazing things happen in your park. Collaborative projects might include tackling invasive plants, recycling unused materials for use in public art projects. Educate urbanites on the benefits of connecting with nature and of their responsibilities to participate in its preservation. Encourage Recreation and Park Department to provide an announcement board for your park. Once people understand the issues, they will be more inclined to support environmental efforts in their local park.
More Natural Habitats Make beneficial use of any available open space.
Create pockets of self-supporting habitats throughout San Francisco by planting native species in neighborhood parks during approved workdays with the Recreation and Park Department. Look to the examples of other successful eco-friendly parks. Reference to other models of success will inspire your neighborhood to consider natural improvements in their own park. Small steps are better than no steps. Set out on a small scale, working with the Rec.