On a beautiful Saturday morning (March 14, 2026) with sweeping views of the Bay, members of the Rotary Club of San Francisco joined SFSU Climate HQ students and staff for a hands-on restoration workday at the Native Plant Nursery run by Literacy for Environmental Justice in Candlestick Park. Together, our 35 volunteers — alongside 5 dedicated LEJ staff — transplanted native iris and sticky monkey flower, moved dirt, and put in a full week's worth of work before lunchtime, fueled by good conversation and pizza.
The feedback said it all. Every single respondent rated the experience "Excellent" or "Very Good" and called it "Extremely Valuable" — and every one said they'd "Definitely" do it again. Participants highlighted the joy of working side by side: SFSU students, community college students, and Rotarians forming new friendships while doing something that genuinely matters. One volunteer summed it up perfectly: "The Native Plant Nursery is such a hidden gem. It is uplifting to see students and Rotarians work side by side on this important work."
