Choose Your Own Adventure -- Save the Green Hairstreak Butterfly
Choose Your Own Adventure: Saving the Imperiled Green Hairstreak Butterfly in San Francisco with Nature in the City
Native Plant Propagation Work Party, BYO Picnic Lunch, and Green Hairstreak Habitat ‘Corridor’ Walk
Sunday, February 2, 2024 - 10:15 am - 3:00 pm (OR March 2nd if we want to give people more notice - Kathy Kramer is available both dates)
Host: Kathy Kramer
Max Attendees: 25 (Amber: is this correct? Too high? Or could you accommodate more?)
Special Note: You’ll need to fill out this waiver form in order to participate:
Nature in the City Engagement Form
Featuring a native plant propagation workday at the Nature in the City nursery, a casual bring-your-own picnic lunch, and a walking tour of parts of the Green Hairstreak Butterfly Habitat Corridor
Itinerary: (Amber - do these times work for you?)
10:15 - 10:30 - (15 minutes) Meet for Introductions at the Nature in the City Nursery
10:30 am - 12:30 pm (~2 hours) - Propagation Training, Activity, Workday
Address: White Crane Springs Community Garden
Parking is on Locksley Avenue, toward dead end, correct, Amber?
Map Pin - Click this for exact parking / entrance location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mb6s49HsBeuqB4e98
Can you click and double check this pin?
Nature in the City’s nursery is hosting a work party to propagate plants that will be grown out and planted in the Green Hairstreak Corridor. We’ll learn as we go while we assist in transplanting, pruning, weeding, seed sowing, and general upkeep of the nursery at the White Crane Springs Community Garden.
Nature in the City started the Backyard Nursery Network to preserve native plants like coast buckwheat, seaside daisy, and deer weed, as they provide habitat for local creatures. Growing these plants from resilient native seed genetics ensures the survival of both the endangered plants and our local butterflies, bees, birds, and other wildlife.
Most of these plants are going to the Green Hairstreak Corridor planting projects in the Inner Sunset.
The workday tasks vary from month to month, but be ready to get your hands dirty!
Parking is available on Locksley Ave. *NOTE* there is no public restroom in the community garden.
You can find out more about Nature in the City, and the Green Hairstreak project here: https://natureinthecity.org/
12:30 pm - 1:25 pm (~1 hour)
Pack Your Own Picnic Lunch
Location: Nature in the City Nursery (see parking info above)
We will each bring our own picnic lunch. If you prefer to pick up something on your way to the event, the closest store / deli is:
Roxie’s Market and Deli
500 Kirkham St, SF
Roxie’s Info on Yelp
Amber, is this also the closest restroom? I noticed that there are none in the community garden but am sure folks will need one.
Just a few more blocks away, there are some excellent options in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. Here are a few:
Tartine Bakery
1226 9th Ave, San Francisco CA 94122
Tartine Bakery
(415) 742-5005
Andronico’s Grocery
1200 Irving Street
San Francisco CA 94122
Andronico’s Market - Irving St. Location
(Amber - any other suggestions? Also do people need to bring beach chairs? Or is there enough seating?)
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (~ 1.5 hours)
Tour Portions of the Green Hairstreak Corridor with Amber Hasselbring
(Amber - which areas are we visiting?)
Route idea:
Start at 15th & Quintara Steps where there is ample parking > 14th & Pacheco > The base of Areial Steps > Rocky Outcrop > Cascade Walk Steps > 12th & Pacheco > Golden Gate Heights Park Triangle > 14th & Quintara > Quintara Steps
Map Pin: TBD
Parking: TBD
After lunch, we’ll walk along a portion of the Green Hairstreak corridor to see how the plants from the nursery look when they are planted out in a habitat. Some areas may include stairs, but there are opportunities to visit just part of the corridor or take a shorter walk if preferred.
Could we add more specifics?
More information about the project and its partners can be found here:
Nature in the City & The Green Hairstreak Butterfly Brochure
FAQs - Green Hairstreak Butterfly Adventure
How is this trip organized?
This is meant to be very casual, so you can sign up for the parts of the adventure that best align with your interests and schedule. Everyone manages their own transportation, brings their own picnic etc.
What should I bring?
Plan to bring your own picnic with beverages and/or a reusable water bottle. You may be most comfortable if you dress in layers, as temperatures can vary, and wear practical, closed-toed shoes. And don’t forget the sunscreen, which is necessary even in winter. Finally, as mentioned earlier, you’ll need to fill out this waiver form in order to participate: Nature in the City Engagement Form
