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Our Favorite Photos of 2017![]() Six of our talented park photographers reveal their favorite images from the past year, and share the “behind-the-lens” stories of each photo. Revel in the fun and beauty of 2017—and get inspired to make (and capture!) more memories in the year to come. more >> January 2018 | Leave a comment
NPS to Require Muir Woods Parking and Shuttle Reservations Starting Jan. 16![]() To better protect Muir Woods’ extraordinary natural resources and improve visitor experiences and safety, the National Park Service will require reservations for vehicle parking and shuttle seats, beginning Jan. 16, 2018. Reservations can be made online or by phone starting Jan. 1. more >> January 2018 | Leave a comment
Winter Guide to the Parks for the Hip and Happening![]() Critters might crawl into a hole and hibernate through the winter, but that’s no reason for you to do the same! Learn about some fun activities that you and your family can enjoy in the coming days and weeks…it’s our “hot list” for the cold months! more >> January 2018 | Leave a comment
New Hawk Hill Trail: Give Holiday Visitors the Gift of “Wow!”![]() Here’s a holiday gift from the park trail crew that truly everyone will enjoy: a newly finished, accessible trail segment that offers some of the most breathtaking vistas in the Bay Area—of the Golden Gate, Pacific Ocean, and Marin Headlands. more >> December 2017 | Leave a comment
Conscientious Gift Ideas for Your Loved Ones (and the Parks!)![]() Light up your loved one’s eyes, while you enliven your parks—by supporting the Conservancy’s education and conservation programs. Here’s a holiday-season primer on our park stores—and some specially selected gifts—that will delight AND make a difference! more >> December 2017 | Leave a comment
Burning Question: How Can Fire Actually Benefit an Ecosystem?![]() In October, the terrible wildfires in the North Bay reminded us of the destructive power of fire. But can that power actually be harnessed for the benefit of nature and landscapes? Learn more from Greg Jones, the Fire Engine Chief at Golden Gate. more >> December 2017 | Leave a comment
Discover the (Hidden) Changes of the Season in the Golden Gate National Parks![]() Our trees may not change even a hue and our weather may not get much chillier, but you can find hints of more “traditional” autumn phenomena in the Golden Gate National Parks. Save yourself the plane ticket to the Northeast, and find the fall in the national parks in your backyard. more >> November 2017 | Leave a comment
9 Basic pHactoids About Ocean Acidification![]() After the successful workshop in late September focusing on ocean acidification, Maria Eller, a Climate Education Fellow at the Institute at the Golden Gate, shares the top factoids (pHactoids?) and what you can do, as an individual and a community member, to curb its rise. You almost might learn a thing or two about BayCLIC, a climate education consortium. more >> November 2017 | Leave a comment
Interview with the Tam-pire: Bat Biologist Discusses Ongoing Study in Marin![]() Bats are much more than a spooky and superhero symbol: They’re a seldom-studied species that are important to the overall health of an ecosystem. In Marin County, researchers have recently started studying populations and colonies of the these nocturnal, winged animal. more >> November 2017 | Leave a comment
Growing Up: Oceana Nursery Upgrades Elevate Youth Programs![]() Student volunteers reap the benefits of recent upgrades across the youth-powered native-plant nursery campus at Oceana High School in Pacifica. Learn how the Parks Conservancy’s nursery and restoration program has powerfully connected young people with the national parks in their backyard. more >> October 2017 | Leave a comment
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