GARDEN: The AIDS Memorial Grove

Project Overview

On the third Saturday of each month from March through October, volunteers help with thework of creating and maintaining the 10-acre Grove.

Volunteers activities inclue clearing weeds and debris, mulching and hauling topsoil, planting new trees and shrubs, and other related activities within the Grove

About The National AIDS Memorial Grove

The National AIDS Memorial Grove is a 10-acre living memorial located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park dedicated to lives touched by AIDS. It is where millions have gathered—and continue to gather — for healing, hope, remembrance, and historical information about AIDS and the AIDS movement for more than three decades. In October 1996, through passage of legislation spearheaded by Representative Nancy Pelosi and signed by President Bill Clinton, the "National AIDS Memorial Grove Act of 1996" designated the site a national memorial.

Project Requirements & Important Notes

• Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes (required)

• Sturdy shoes sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat are recommended.

• Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages are provided to all volunteers.

• Please do your part in keeping our community healthy. If you are immuno-compromised, at increased risk for severe illness, or feeling sick at all, please decline your registration to the event and register for a project at a less risky time. For additional resources and guidance on how to keep yourself healthy, visit the CDC website.

If you are interested in signing up as a group, please email sarah@handsonbayarea.org. For a one-time $50 group sign-up fee, we can assist your team with signing up and coordinating with the agency partner for possible accommodation.