Nature Walk through San Francisco’s Most Iconic Urban Landscapes

Schedule

Sat Apr 19 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Levi's Plaza | San Francisco, CA

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Explore beautiful and biodiverse parks, vistas, stairways, and natural areas along Levi Plaza, Telegraph Hill, North Beach, & Jackson Square
About this Event

Join us on a brisk walking tour to discover biodiverse gardens and parks! We’ll start at Levi’s Plaza, walk the Filbert Steps to Coit Tower, check out North Beach parks, and stop by the newly renovated Transamerica Redwood Park. We’ll end at Sue Bierman Park and Embarcadero Plaza to discuss plans to re-envision the 5-acre park across from the Ferry Building

Walk Leaders: Tom Scharffenberger and Amber Hasselbring

Tom is a landscape architect, naturalist, and conservation planner. He enjoys learning about our great city's remarkable historical, cultural, natural, and urban facets.

Amber is the Executive Director of Nature in the City and has helped launch innovative, creative projects and partnerships, including Green Hairstreak Corridor, Green Connections Plan, Crosstown Trails, Tigers on Market Street, BART/MUNI Canopy Living Roofs, Nature in the City Gardening, and Reimagining San Francisco.

Details:

This walk will be approx 2 miles, with an elevation gain of 300 ft. The terrain will mostly be along sidewalks, with some notable stairways to climb.

Preparation:

Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and layers for San Francisco’s ever-changing weather conditions, as well as water and snacks. For your comfort consider using the restroom before the walk begins (there will be some restrooms along the way).

Meeting Locations:

Meet in Levi’s Plaza at the intersection of Battery and Filbert Streets:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/MmdzGdrzJEsSfzyy9

Transportation and Parking:

Levi’s Plaza and Sue Bierman Park/Embarcadero Plaza are easily accessed by public transportation, including the F Line along the Embarcadero. This line can also take you back to the starting location after the walk.

Paid parking is available along Battery Street near the starting location.

Weather:

Rain will cancel. We will email participants if we decide to cancel walk.

Cost:

This walk is FREE* to attend (with RSVPs kindly requested).

Donations (in cash or online) can be made to Nature in the City on the day of the event. Special bonus! Everyone who donates $10 and above will receive a copy of the Nature in the City Map.

Or donate to Nature in the City using our secure online form, and we’ll send you monthly emails with a full events listing, local nature information, and access to more fun perks.

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Levi's Plaza, 1160 Battery Street, San Francisco, United States

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