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The Yellow Arbor Lupine
Now that this coronavirus catastrophe is interrupting my Wednesday routine of volunteering at Sutro Stewards Nursery, I have more time to...
Maryann Rainey
May 20, 2020


Redwood Understory Garden Oasis in the Western Addition
Dale shares his inspiring story of working Redwood understory native plants into his 400 square foot, shaded garden space over 10 years!
Dale Danley
May 18, 2020


Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea): A Flower Kisser’s Favorite
Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea) is a favorite of hummingbirds or “flower kissers” as the Portuguese refer to them. This California...
Janis Gomes
Apr 21, 2020


A Neighborhood Native
We are Edith and Paul Bourbin and we have been volunteering with Sutro Stewards for a number of years. You may have seen us in the...
Paul and Edith Bourbin
Apr 13, 2020


Announcing Bringing Nature Home Sutro Stewards Sheltered in Place Programming
I think it is safe to say that this is a moment unlike any other in most of our lives. We are facing great change, great uncertainty and...
Ildiko Polony
Apr 10, 2020


COVID and the Importance of Public Open Space
The state of California is sheltered-in-place. We have been warned against all unessential activities, at the same time it has been...
Ildiko Polony
Mar 26, 2020


The Coronavirus and Climate Change, both are showing us that we are all One
In a strange way, the corona virus feels like end times. It is silent proof of our globalized, shrinking world. Originating in China, it...
Ildiko Polony
Mar 16, 2020


Intern Profile: Allison Gomez
We like to welcome one of our Spring Nursery and Conservation Interns, Allison! Hello, my name is Allison Gomez and I am a Spring intern...
Allison Gomez
Mar 16, 2020


Executive Director: Ildiko Polony
We are excited to welcome Ildiko Polony (she/her/hers) to the Executive Director role here at Sutro Stewards! Born in Oakland,...
Ildiko Polony
Mar 3, 2020


Bay Area Native Ferns
When I was deciding on what my final project would be as a Sutro Stewards intern, the plant that kept going through my mind was a fern....
Tessa Arens
Feb 5, 2020


Top Ways to Preserve Nature While Hiking
More than 10 million people across the country go hiking at least once a month. There are many health benefits associated with hiking...
sutrosteward
Jan 21, 2020


2019 Impacts
We are very proud of what we were able to accomplish in 2019. Thank you for helping to make all of this possible! Our 2019 impacts...
Amy Wilson Morris
Jan 10, 2020


Mount Sutro: A Place in San Francisco History
As a kid I lived near Mt Sutro and spent many days exploring its forests and trails. In the 1950’s and 60’s there was a Nike Missile base...
Al Kovalick
Dec 18, 2019


Meet Nursery Intern: Tessa Arens
Hello! My name is Tessa Arens and I am a Fall intern at Sutro Stewards. I am currently a senior at the University of San Francisco...
Tessa Arens
Dec 2, 2019


Beers Made by Walking 2019 Recap
Thank you to all the brewers and attendees who made our 5th Beers Made by Walking tapping event a big success. It was wonderful to see so...

Sutro Stewards
Dec 2, 2019


Welcome Kelly, New Stewardship Coordinator
We are excited to welcome Kelly Dodge (she/her/hers) into the role of Stewardship Coordinator. Kelly will be supporting all our...
Kelly Dodge
Nov 5, 2019


Ridge Trail Day 2019
Another successful Ridge Trail Day behind us. Thank you to our partners Bay Area Ridge Trail and REI, and all the volunteers for a great...
Dan Bernards
Nov 5, 2019


Stewardship, Service, Community: San Francisco Rotary Club continues support for Mount Sutro and Rot
Back on September 7, the Rotary Club of San Francisco joined Sutro Stewards for a volunteer workday. Rotarians pulled invasive weeds and...

Sutro Stewards
Oct 31, 2019


5th Annual Beers Made by Walking Tapping Event!
San Francisco Bay Area Beers Made by Walking Tapping Event Sunday, November 10 | 2:00 - 5:30 PM Tickets: sfbmbw.eventbrite.com Come out...

Sutro Stewards
Oct 24, 2019


Fall Plant Sale!
Create habitat in your backyard! California native plants are a great addition to any garden or landscape, and provide food and home for...

Sutro Stewards
Sep 12, 2019
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