| 1981 |
Parks Conservancy established, first called the Golden Gate National Parks Association.
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1982
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Began operation of interpretive sales areas at park visitor centers to raise funds for park projects and programs.
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Established first native plant nursery at Fort Funston—the first of six that grow plants for restoration projects parkwide.
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| 1983 |
Launched Black Point Battery restoration, the first major project of its kind for the Conservancy.
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| 1985 |
Established Golden Gate Raptor Observatory in cooperation with National
Park Service; GGRO becomes a pioneering “citizen science” program that
trains volunteers as hawk counters, banders, and trackers
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Began Parks Conservancy members program; attracted 5,000 members in first three years of operation.
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| 1986 |
Announced plans for restoration of Crissy Field shoreline.
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Operated seven bookstores to serve visitors and provide quality interpretive merchandise for the benefit of the parks.
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| 1987 |
Developed plan to improve visitor experience on Alcatraz Island, including Cellhouse Audio Tour.
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| 1988 |
Established Habitat Restoration Team, one of the longest-running volunteer programs within the park.
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Opened visitor information and bookstore facility on Alcatraz.
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| 1989 |
Sponsored the construction of a hiking route linking the Coastal and Bay Area Ridge Trails.
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| 1990 |
Funded and built the Muir Woods Visitor Center.
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Published first Guide to the Parks.
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Began work with the National Park Service on conversion of Presidio from post to park.
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| 1991 |
Established the Presidio Council.
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| 1992 |
Converted Fort Barry Chapel into a visitor center for the Marin Headlands.
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| 1993 |
Launched the Site Stewardship program, now called Park Stewardship.
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Supported restoration of historic barracks at Fort Cronkhite, and scientific research around nearby Rodeo Lagoon.
1994 |
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Celebrated the Presidio’s transfer from military post to national park.
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Introduced the William Kent Society of the Parks Conservancy.
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| 1994 |
Celebrated the Presidio’s transfer from military post to national park.
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Introduced the William Kent Society of the Parks Conservancy.
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| 1995 |
Reconstructed bridge trail to Point Bonita Lighthouse.
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| 1996 |
Unveiled park identity campaign, featuring the iconic Michael Schwab-designed logos, to visually unify disparate park sites.
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Installed more than 30 new park entrance signs.
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| 1997 |
Launched Alcatraz Night Tours and produced We Hold the Rock video.
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| 1998 |
Launched Campaign for Crissy Field; developed master plan for Crissy Field Center.
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Built Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery.
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Completed Muir Woods boardwalk.
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Began operation of SEAT, the accessible tram on Alcatraz.
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Finished the Lobos Dunes restoration project, one of the first in the Presidio.
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| 1999 |
Restored Crissy Field tidal marsh; launched “Help Grow Crissy Field” public campaign.
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| 2000 |
Established Crissy Field Center’s first youth advisor council to plant seeds for future youth leadership programming.
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Provided support for spotted owl monitoring in Marin County.
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Debuted Junior Ranger program.
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| 2001 |
Completed $34.5 million campaign for Crissy Field, celebrating its grand opening with 75,000 community members.
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Opened the doors to Crissy Field Center, and launched the Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders (I-YEL) program.
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Began serving the public at the Warming Hut.
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Dedicated Inspiration Point Overlook in the Presidio.
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| 2002 |
Co-sponsored the transfer ceremony for Fort Baker.
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Debuted Crissy Field Center summer camps.
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| 2003 |
Launched Trails Forever, an initiative of the Conservancy, National Park
Service, and Presidio Trust to build a world-class trail system in the
parks.
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Held first Trails Forever Dinner to benefit trail projects.
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Supported research of mission blue butterfly populations.
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Changed name from “Association” to “Conservancy.”
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| 2004 |
Launched Alcatraz Gardens restoration project.
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Introduced Urban Trailblazers program for youth.
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Initiated planning and design work for Coastal Trail at Lands End.
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Began preparations for trail and habitat work at Mori Point.
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| 2005 |
Launched Teens on Trails volunteer program.
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Designed system of wayfinding signage for California Coastal Trail corridor.
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Advanced plans for environmental institute at Fort Baker.
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| 2006 |
Celebrated 25 years of support to the Golden Gate National Parks.
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Cut ribbon on new Lands End promenade and trails.
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| 2007 |
Unveiled first “community trailhead” at Richmond District YMCA.
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Received historic $15 million gift from Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
to complete network of trails and overlooks in the Presidio and improve
Rob Hill Campground.
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Launched Camping at the Presidio (CAP) program alongside National Park
Service, Bay Area Wilderness Training, and National Park Service.
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Completed Batteries to Bluffs Trail in the Presidio.
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Warming Hut reopened after recovery from fire.
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| 2008 |
Helped celebrated Muir Woods’ 100th anniversary.
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Celebrated the community-led revitalization of Mori Point.
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Held ceremony opening the “new” Fort Baker and Cavallo Point national
park lodge, products of the the Conservancy’s partnership with the NPS
and Fort Baker Retreat Group.
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Launched programs of the Institute at the Golden Gate, headquartered at Fort Baker.
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Unveiled new overlook, trailhead, and parking area at Merrie Way at Lands End.
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Opened Crissy Field Overlook.
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| 2009 |
Institute at the Golden Gate held inaugural “Turning the Tide” environmental conference.
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Crissy Field Center moved to sustainably designed interim facility at
East Beach, in response to Doyle Drive/Presidio Parkway work.
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Promoted parks as part of publicity around Ken Burns’ “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” documentary on PBS.
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Commemorated 25th year of Golden Gate Raptor Observatory.
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Began restoration work along lower Redwood Creek at Muir Beach.
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Established Brian O’Neill Youth Leaders Fund in honor of the late General Superintendent of the parks.
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| 2010 |
Opened new Dias Ridge Trail above Redwood Creek Watershed.
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Completed new Seed and Plant Lab at Presidio Native Plant Nursery.
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Finished renovation and expansion of Rob Hill Campground in the Presidio, the only facility of its kind in San Francisco.
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Supported national “America’s Great Outdoors” initiative to craft 21st century conservation strategy.
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| 2011 |
Celebrated 10th anniversary of the completion of Crissy Field restoration, opening of Crissy Field Center.
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Debuted the first “Species of the Year” to be featured, the mission blue butterfly.
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Announced partnership with Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District to help celebrate Bridge’s 75th anniversary.
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Placed new elevated walkway at Muir Beach, marking the completion of major phase of restoration work.
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Supported transformation of El Polin Spring in the Presidio.
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