The Sutro Stewards was formed to address a unique need in San
Francisco, fostering positive relationships between habitat
conservation needs and the recreational needs of a dense urban
population. We are currently the largest organized independent
volunteer pool in San Francisco, equipped for habitat conservation
and trail restoration activities on city, state or privately owned
properties. Continuing to educate and mobilize this active
community is a key element to creating sustainable open space
recreational opportunities within our dense urban environment.
The Sutro Stewards has bridged the gap with our award winning
volunteer stewardship program which is now ready to begin the
challenge of working with multiple county agencies to create a
regional park. Through our outreach, the Sutro Stewards can both
recruit new members, and promote proper environmental conservation
and recreational awareness. This approach provides both short-term
assistance through volunteerism and a long-term solution through
education, outreach, and the formation of more community
stewardship projects.
Already the Mount Sutro project, led by the Sutro Stewards program,
has created San Francisco’s first network of multi-use trails
within an open space area. The program launched in 2006 and has
taken the lead with trails specifically designed and constructed to
handle contemporary off road recreation including hiking, running,
cycling, and nature observation. These trails have provided the
access necessary to implement habitat conservation measures within
previously inaccessible areas.
Below are links to published articles on our activities and the
areas in which we perform our work.
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ARTICLES
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AWARDS
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MOUNT SUTRO HISTORY
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DOCUMENTS