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Leibovitz’s New Exhibition Graces Our National Parks Renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz’s new exhibition, “WOMEN: New Portraits,” is only appearing in two cities in the United States. In San Francisco, this free exhibition (through April 17) will be right here in the Presidio, along Crissy Field. Read on for details and ticket info. more >> April 2016 | Leave a comment
Bird Call: GGRO Seeks New Volunteer Citizen-Scientists for Fall Season Interested in studying hawks, falcons, and eagles as a volunteer with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory? Learn about May recruitment meetings, and hear about the wonder of this work from current banders and hawkwatchers—some of whom have been volunteering for over two decades! more >> April 2016 | Leave a comment
A Record-High Number of Plovers: What Does It Mean? In January, a record number of Western snowy plovers were spotted at Ocean Beach. What are some possible reasons for this sky-high count? Read the latest on park monitoring of these threatened species—and learn what you can do to help their chances of survival. more >> March 2016 | Leave a comment
Flower Power: Photo Exhibit Seeds Hope in Mitigating Climate Change Supported in part by the Parks Conservancy, an exhibition of wildflower photos by Rob Badger and Nita Winter (through March 27 at the San Francisco Main Public Library) inspires hope in reducing the impacts of climate change. See more beautiful images, captured in our parks. more >> March 2016 | Leave a comment
Urban Fellow Connects East Bay Communities with Parks As the National Park Service celebrates its Centennial in 2016, a major goal is to bring more diverse and younger visitors to the parks. Here in the Bay Area, Kieron Slaughter is developing programs to do just that—with a little help from the Institute at the Golden Gate. more >> March 2016 | Leave a comment
Plight of the Pinnipeds: El Niño and Suffering Seals and Sea Lions The Marine Mammal Center, based at Fort Cronkhite, rescued 1,800 animals in 2015—three times the average. Learn about one culprit, domoic acid, and how it’s produced, how seals and sea lions are affected, and why El Niño exacerbates its effects. more >> February 2016 | Leave a comment
'Wanna Be My Plover?' Print-N-Clip Valentine’s Cards! Open the Golden Gate to your sweetie’s heart with seven free and cheesy V-Day cards—guaranteed to make them smile (or groan). And if you ever wanted to work “oak savannah ecosystem” into a pickup line, well, these are for you. more >> February 2016 | Leave a comment
Buffalo Soldiers: The First African American 'Park Rangers' On the 150th anniversary of the formation of the African American Buffalo Soldiers regiments, learn about their vital role in the history of the national parks (and of the Presidio)—and discover why Teddy Roosevelt had a special place in his heart for them. more >> February 2016 | Leave a comment
GGRO Helps Raptor Conference Soar to New Heights Nearly 400 biologists from 12 countries gathered in Sacramento last month for a milestone conference on birds of prey. How did it go? Read the reflections of Allen Fish, director of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, which helped host the historic event. more >> January 2016 | Leave a comment
Keep it Simple in the New Year: Resolve to Get Outside! Nothing could be easier—or more healthful—than resolving to spend more time outside in the new year. Learn about the benefits of exercise and experiences in nature—and discover helpful resources for beginning new explorations of your Golden Gate National Parks. more >> January 2016 | Leave a comment
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