History and Hidden Nature of the Dogpatch

18th street and, Illinois St,San Francisco CA 94107

31 July, 2021

Description

Explore the layers of history along the eastern shoreline and discover hidden nature in the remnants of San Francisco's industrial past. This walk will begin and end at the new Crane Cove Park, then loop through the adjacent Dogpatch district. Walk leaders will describe the colorful history of the site, including the important industries that shaped the city and the characters who resided there. Along the way we'll discover pockets of nature that hang on in the midst of past and future developments and observe a variety of urban greening strategies. After the walk we'll spread out picnic blankets in the park and share some wine and other beverages with anyone who wants to hang out, compliments of Nature in the City. Bring a lunch or snack and join us! Also note that there is a Giants game on this day starting at 1pm. Make sure to leave extra time to find parking or use alternative transportation. We will be at Crane Cove park for at least 15 minutes before we head out in case you're running late. Walk Leaders: Tom Scharffenberger and Emil Fogarino Tom is a landscape architect/conservation planner and is on the NTC advisory council. His interests include natural history, urban design and land use planning. Emil is a local naturalist and educator who recently retired from teaching marine biology and natural history at Washington High SF. As a native San Franciscan Emil enjoys sharing and learning about the natural beauty that surrounds us. Details:  Mostly flat walk, approx 1.5 miles in total. Most of the walking will be on paved roads. Preparation:  Wear layers and sturdy shoes. Bring a snack if you want to stick around in the park afterwards. Meeting Location:  Meet at the picnic tables to the south of the warehouse building/ restrooms. Transportation: Muni service to the site includes the KT train, 15 bus, and 48 bus. Street parking is available adjacent to the site - make sure to check whether it is metered or not; there seems to be quite a mix of rules. To learn more about Nature in the City and our programs and volunteer opportunities, visit our website.