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The Ravens of Hawk Hill: Intelligence, Play, and Social Behavior Ravens are among the most fascinating birds to observe here in the Headlands. Their antics are unpredictable, and you never know what these ultra-intelligent “corvids” will be up to next. more >> March 2014 | 3 Comments | Leave a comment
Beyond BioBlitz: Project WISE Youth Bring Science to the Parks Two weeks before thousands of naturalists and community volunteers perform species inventories in the parks during BioBlitz, a group of high school students will unveil their own hands-on, citizen-science research. Learn how they’re getting “wise” to environmental issues. more >> March 2014 | Leave a comment
Climate Change and Our Shifting Sense of Place Through BioBlitz, you’ll help illuminate biodiversity in the parks. Through this Institute at the Golden Gate event, you’ll understand why it is so important to our community. On March 13, engage with experts from UC-Berkeley, Free Range Studios, and Green for All. more >> March 2014 | Leave a comment
Feeling Proactive in a Time of Drought: Don’t Panic, Plant Natives! With our unusually dry winter, you might be wondering what you can do at home to help reduce water usage. Liz Ponzini (Manager of the Tennessee Valley Nursery) shares her expertise, and tips you can use in your own backyard! more >> March 2014 | 1 Comments | Leave a comment
Little Changes, Big Problems? Why Phenology Matters Repeated over time, warm and dry winters alter the timing of natural events such as flower blooms, and those changes can produce a ripple effect throughout the food web. Learn more about phenology—the study of seasonal phenomena and how they’re affected by climate change. more >> March 2014 | Leave a comment
Participate in BioBlitzYou don’t need a Seussian doctorate to celebrate BioBlitz (March 28–29)—just a love of learning about all the organisms in our parks! Participate in a species inventory, enjoy the Biodiversity Festival, attend special programs, or volunteer alongside event staff. We’re “counting” on you to make Golden Gate’s BioBlitz the best one yet! more >> March 2014 | Leave a comment
Muir Woods’ Boardwalk Empire Expands Asphalt has its faults. Once an acceptable trail-building material, it poses a threat to ecosystem health in Muir Woods. As part of an ongoing replacement process, the Trail Crew recently installed a new area of boardwalk among the redwoods. Find out where—and why. more >> March 2014 | Leave a comment
Bioblitz: Test Your Species Spotting Skills Bioblitz (March 28–29) offers the entire community a chance to appreciate the full biodiversity of our parks, all across life’s spectrum. Learn more about this volunteer opportunity to tally species—and take a colorful quiz to test your organism ID skills! more >> February 2014 | 1 Comments | Leave a comment
We Love Our Park Volunteers!! With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s a time to show some love for those who have made a positive and lasting impression on our lives. Here in the Golden Gate National Parks, one incredible community stands out—our PARK VOLUNTEERS. more >> February 2014 | Leave a comment
The Glamorous, Fabulous Ferruginous Hawk Large and majestic, the Ferruginous Hawk is arguably one of the most beautiful raptors we see at the GGRO. And it’s spotted from Hawk Hill no more than 20 times in a given year—adding to its allure and mystique. more >> February 2014 | Leave a comment
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