Bird Watching San Francisco

Ocean Beach & Sunset Dunes

QBBA ASSEMBLE!! A little over a year ago, we put forth a valiant effort to name San Francisco's newest park "Plover Park." The name made it to the final four and, while it didn't win, Sunset Dunes has integrated Snowy Plovers as both an icon and an ICON through this park. They hosted a Welcome Back Plovers party, committed to restoration efforts that benefit all creatures, including the plovers, and have adopted the Snowy Plover as a mascot across park signage. There's even a beautiful plover mural! BUT NOW SOME PEOPLE WANT TO CLOSE THE PARK!! FOR CARS!!! A park that two million people visited last year! A park that people use all week! A park with skate ramps, playgrounds, hammocks, and delightfully car free access to pop onto the beach to see Snowy Plovers! For our September walk, we will be visiting Ocean Beach, to look for said Snowy Plovers (and other birds, of course), and checking out Sunset Dunes Park to see what happens when we choose community over cars. The No on G campaign will provide us with window signs for those who want to show their support for keeping this park open. They will also give us flyers if you are in the mood to hand them out within your communities. No pressure to join the campaign, but we wanted to take this opportunity to educate our community on this ballot measure. Queer Birding goes beyond being queer and liking birds. We look forward to seeing everyone after the summer "break" and can't wait to get our momentum back. Also, peep the earlier time for this event! Plovers are early risers.

Nature Journaling (KTFNJ) + Bird-a-thon w/ Point Blue Conservation Science

Would you like to slow down, notice more, and invite a sense of awe, calm, and wonder into your day? Join us for a Nature Journaling adventure every third Sunday of the month! Each month, we explore a different natural gem within San Francisco, pausing to capture our observations, curiosity, and moments of joy in our journals — using words, pictures, and numbers. This September, we are excited to partner with Point Blue Conservation Science’s CASA Wrens for a special joint event combining birding, conservation, and nature journaling along the bay and tidal marsh at Crissy Field. Join us for the full day or drop in for the parts that fit your schedule! Event Details 🕐 Schedule: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Please arrive at 10:00, 12:00, or 1:00 so we can start each activity together!) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Point Blue CASA Wrens Bird-A-Thon Walk: Team up with co-captains Lishka Arata (Point Blue Biologist & Educator) and Anne Chadwick (CASA Volunteer) for a guided bird walk as part of the 48th Annual Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon. We’ll count species along the marsh and shoreline (loaner binoculars and spotting scopes available!). 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch & Social: Bring your own lunch or snacks and gather at the picnic tables to connect, share sightings, and transition into journaling. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Nature Journaling (or Keep Birding!): Tune your senses to coastal birds, native plants, water, and fog through sketching, notes, and numbers—or continue birding and adding to the species count. 📍 Location: Crissy Field, The Presidio, San Francisco 📍 Meeting Point: Crissy Field East Beach Picnic Area — we will meet and wrap up by the picnic tables. 🖊️ What to Bring: A journal or sketchbook, writing and drawing/coloring supplies, a packable lunch/snacks, and water. Dress in warm layers (the bay breeze and fog can roll in quickly!). Optional: binoculars, a lightweight portable stool, and your curiosity. 🧻 Nearest restrooms are located right next to the East Beach parking lot and picnic area. 🚌 Getting there: SF Muni: 30 Stockton to Mason & Yacht Road (near East Beach), or 43 Masonic to Presidio Transit Center + a 10-minute walk. Free Presidio GO Shuttle: Downtown Route from Salesforce Transit Center or Embarcadero BART to Presidio Transit Center. Golden Gate Transit: Routes 101 or 120 from Marin to Richardson & Lyon. Parking: Free parking is available at the Crissy Field East Beach parking lot. Spaces fill up on weekends; carpooling is always a great way to go! 💰 Cost: It's a free event, but we encourage a $20 donation. You can sponsor/donate to the Point Blue Bird-A-Thon CASA Wrens team at https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/pjlskwxbgy/contribute/select to support conservation science, and/or donate to the Wild Wonder Foundation at https://www.wildwonder.org/donate. 🐥 Bonus add-ons (if you want to explore beyond this meet-up): Take a stroll inland toward El Polín Spring to spot woodland birds and native plant restorations. Walk west along the Crissy Field Promenade toward Fort Point for sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge. 📚 References: KtFNJ email list: tinyurl.com/ktfnj Getting started with Nature Journaling: wildwonder.org johnmuirlaws.com Point Blue Conservation Science: pointblue.org Come as you are — no experience needed, just a sense of wonder. We can’t wait to explore with you!

Nature Journaling (KTFNJ) + Birdathon w/ Point Blue Conservation Science

Would you like to slow down, notice more, and invite a sense of awe, calm, and wonder into your day? Join us for a Nature Journaling adventure every third Sunday of the month! Each month, we explore a different natural gem within San Francisco, pausing to capture our observations, curiosity, and moments of joy in our journals — using words, pictures, and numbers. This September, we are excited to partner with Point Blue Conservation Science’s CASA Wrens for a special joint event combining birding, conservation, and nature journaling along the bay and tidal marsh at Crissy Field. Join us for the full day or drop in for the parts that fit your schedule! Event Details 🕐 Schedule: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Please arrive at 10:00, 12:00, or 1:00 so we can start each activity together!) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Point Blue CASA Wrens Bird-A-Thon Walk: Team up with co-captains Lishka Arata (Point Blue Biologist & Educator) and Anne Chadwick (CASA Volunteer) for a guided bird walk as part of the 48th Annual Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon. We’ll count species along the marsh and shoreline (loaner binoculars and spotting scopes available!). 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch & Social: Bring your own lunch or snacks and gather at the picnic tables to connect, share sightings, and transition into journaling. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Nature Journaling (or Keep Birding!): Tune your senses to coastal birds, native plants, water, and fog through sketching, notes, and numbers—or continue birding and adding to the species count. 📍 Location: Crissy Field, The Presidio, San Francisco 📍 Meeting Point: Crissy Field East Beach Picnic Area — we will meet and wrap up by the picnic tables. 🖊️ What to Bring: A journal or sketchbook, writing and drawing/coloring supplies, a packable lunch/snacks, and water. Dress in warm layers (the bay breeze and fog can roll in quickly!). Optional: binoculars, a lightweight portable stool, and your curiosity. 🧻 Nearest restrooms are located right next to the East Beach parking lot and picnic area. 🚌 Getting there: SF Muni: 30 Stockton to Mason & Yacht Road (near East Beach), or 43 Masonic to Presidio Transit Center + a 10-minute walk. Free Presidio GO Shuttle: Downtown Route from Salesforce Transit Center or Embarcadero BART to Presidio Transit Center. Golden Gate Transit: Routes 101 or 120 from Marin to Richardson & Lyon. Parking: Free parking is available at the Crissy Field East Beach parking lot. Spaces fill up on weekends; carpooling is always a great way to go! 💰 Cost: It's a free event, but we encourage a $20 donation. You can sponsor/donate to the Point Blue Bird-A-Thon CASA Wrens team at https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/pjlskwxbgy/contribute/select to support conservation science, and/or donate to the Wild Wonder Foundation at https://www.wildwonder.org/donate. 🐥 Bonus add-ons (if you want to explore beyond this meet-up): Take a stroll inland toward El Polín Spring to spot woodland birds and native plant restorations. Walk west along the Crissy Field Promenade toward Fort Point for sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge. 📚 References: KtFNJ email list: tinyurl.com/ktfnj Getting started with Nature Journaling: wildwonder.org johnmuirlaws.com Point Blue Conservation Science: pointblue.org Come as you are — no experience needed, just a sense of wonder. We can’t wait to explore with you!

Happy Afternoon at Blackbird

**This event is for people who don’t have kids and never plan to have them** Join us for a drink with other childfree people at Blackbird! A great cocktail bar with good beer, wine, and nonalcoholic options as well. We will be in the Den of the bar toward the back

Grand View and Strawberry

**A reminder that there will not be any more roams in September as I will be busy with zen ceremonies and activities.** I have had this route in mind for a while. If you are looking south from the Richmond, just west of Park Presidio, there are only really two hills you see: one is Strawberry Hill in the park, the other Grand View at the northern end of Golden Gate Heights. We will tackle both hills (roughly numbers 10 and 20 in the list of San Francisco summits) on our way round; admire the tiled staircases; enjoy Blue Heron lake and the park; and explore a couple of alleys in the neighbourhood - which are very rare in the Sunset. Naturally there will be some climbing on this roam! *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go.* *These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.* *Punctuality is always appreciated, for the sake of everybody's time. Please send a message on the app before the start if you are running late, and we will either wait (up to ten minutes) of I will direct you on how to catch up. Once we get underway I have to focus on those who are there, and most likely won't respond.* *Generally half the people who sign up don't actually show up on the day. I do track flakiness and remove people who have a poor attendance record. It is discourteous to those on the waitlist who would like to attend.* *Sending me a message explaining that you can't make it is always appreciated.*

All Things Blue Heron Lake

Little Mount Hoffman Astro CampOut

[CDARC](https://www.cdarc.net/) is heading to [Little Mt Hoffman Lookout](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234436?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22510447360&gbraid=0AAAAACzIa87TpCnea0ZVj5sVXHcRNqofy&gclid=CjwKCAjwj7HTBhBiEiwA8s35Ohwaj4tejF2FJRoINY6WyVMxchLx_y127CNfWlyfYxNUJ2kUKaMMqxoC1tYQAvD_BwE) for a weekend of Astrophotography, hiking, and swimming in near by [Medicine Lake](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/255303). Mount Hoffman is a retired fire lookout over looking Mount Shasta. Its one of the most fantastic camping locations in California. It is a 5.5 hour drive from East Bay but it worth it!! [here's the link to the location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hzEXSCvfCG8Ph2bq9) The cost is $75 per person. This will cover reservation cost, food for Saturday and Sunday morning. We will be offering a simple, breakfast, lunch and dinner for Saturday and a grab and go breakfast for Sunday morning. The space for cars up at the Lookout is limited so we will work out how to shuttle folks to the top once we have a full signup list. There are a few beds in the lookout but we recommend bringing your own tent and camping gear, including your own cutlery. More info will be posted as we get closer to the date. DM Mason or Sam through meetup with questions.

Paddleboarding/Kayaking in San Rafael.

Green Hairstreak Corridor Workday: all about pruning

Help restore native plant habitat in the Inner Sunset district for the rare Coastal Green Hairstreak butterfly. Folks who join these workdays help create and expand the ecosystem for this little green gem of a pollinator. We emphasize biodiverse and ecologically relevant plants, and you will get to learn about many of our important native plant species. Be ready for activities like weeding, planting, seed collecting, pruning, and other land maintenance tasks. We often work in light rain, but heavy rain cancels. Please dress in long pants, closed-toe shoes, and layers - clothes that might get a little dirty! Bring your own water bottle and sun protection. We encourage you to sign our volunteer waiver ahead of time by visiting the following link: [Volunteer Waiver](https://natureinthecity.org/waiver) Visit the Corridor on iNaturalist to see what's living there: [iNaturalist Monitoring Project](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/green-hairstreak-corridor) And see our website to view a map of the sites: [https://natureinthecity.org/green-hairstreak](https://natureinthecity.org/green-hairstreak) \*\*\*Note\*\*\* There is no public restroom available in the Green Hairstreak Corridor, please plan accordingly.

South Africa Safari & Adventure for Women

Does the idea of going on safari make your heart do little goat kicks? Do you have a lower back tattoo that says “Hakuna Matata?” When you have the rare opportunity to spin a globe, is there ONE continent that you run your fingers over every damn time? *We made this trip of a lifetime just for you, Explorer Chick.* This 10-day women-only South African safari is a bucket list adventure with an obscene amount of relaxation and adrenaline. There will be kayaking with penguins. Cage diving with sharks. Multiple wine tastings (including a women-owned vineyard!). Poolside lounging in the bush. Two in-country flights in and out of the Kruger National Park region. THREE FULL SAFARI DAYS to see lions, elephants, and leopards. A scenic hike up and cable ride down Table Mountain. A photo opp stop in Cape Town’s most colorful neighborhood. And a soul-bursting tour of Nelson Mandela’s home turf. Best of all––you get to see each golden sunrise and fiery sunset with a badass bus of women who love to travel just as much as you. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll never want to leave. Your goosebumps will get goosebumps as every meal, logistic, and pee break is planned by someone who isn’t you. Order the most cargo pocket-y safari pants and bring your birding binoculars. You’re gonna experience a lifetime of feelings. Because time hits different when you spend it in Africa with your new besties. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/trip/south-africa-safari-adventure-for-women/](https://explorerchick.com/trip/south-africa-safari-adventure-for-women/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: hello@explorerchick.com 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Start Your Saturday with Qigong 免费大雁功, 开始美好一天

**Start your Saturday with Qigong** Gentle movement. Mindful breathing. Restored balance. Join our **free weekly sessions** to improve focus, reduce stress, and boost energy. All levels are welcome—perfect for beginners and families! **When & Where** 📍 San Francisco Marina Branch Library – Outdoor Patio *(Between the library and the children’s playground)* 🚍 Short walk from Muni lines 30, 45, 22, 28, and 43 🚗 Free/permit parking at Marina Green Park (12-min walk) **What to Bring** ☀️ Sunscreen, hat, gloves for sun protection 🌧️ Sessions canceled if it rains **Featured on the SF Marina Branch Library calendar:** https://sfpl.org/locations/marina

Mill Valley Free Concerts 6 bands playing all day POSTED TIMES on photo

Some good bands all day long, bring picnic 🧺 or buy fun event