Presentaton: Protecting Biodiversity in SF

with Peter Brastow of SF Environment
Tuesday, 7/7/2026
5:30 - 6:30
Environmental Center Exhibit Space - 5th Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Take a virtual tour of some highlights of San Francisco's biodiversity, including its native species, natural areas, and major ecological initiatives. Peter Brastow of SF Environment will discuss his work, including the Healthy Ecosystems Chapter of the City's Climate Action Plan, ecological restoration and transformation on Yerba Buena and Treasure Islands, and his role in the Reimagining San Francisco alliance.

Peter has worked for 30 years to restore biodiversity in San Francisco and to connect San Franciscans to nature in the city. Following geography graduate school at UCLA, Peter worked for ten years as a natural resources specialist for the National Park Service at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and then in 2005, Peter founded Nature in the City. Since 2012, Peter has worked at the San Francisco Environment Department as the Senior Biodiversity Coordinator.

Environment & Nature

Find out about the latest climate and environmental issues, how to adopt greener practices and how to connect with the outdoors.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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