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Why Bees Are All the Buzz—In the Presidio, Across the Country With the overall bee population in decline across the U.S. and California, the Presidio is seeing a growing number of bees. Learn why—and discover expert tips on growing a native-plant garden that encourages pollinators and gives bees a much-needed boost. more >> May 2017 | Leave a comment
Park Prescription Day: Celebrating Time Outdoors as the Best Medicine A free, family-friendly event at Crissy Field on April 23 celebrates the second annual National Park Prescription Day, which showcases public lands and their role nature plays in promoting health and wellbeing. more >> April 2017 | Leave a comment
In the Presidio, MacArthur Meadow Gets a Makeover Featuring a new boardwalk and freshly planted wetlands, the revitalized MacArthur Meadow reached a major milestone with its March 9 ribbon-cutting. more >> April 2017 | Leave a comment
Birds of a Feather: A GGRO Volunteer Finds Her Flock When volunteer Christina Cambie “migrated” from England, she had no idea she would find comfort and community in her new home by studying another migration—that of raptors over Hawk Hill. more >> April 2017 | Leave a comment
Crissy Promenade Repairs Slated to Begin in March For the first time since the Crissy Field Promenade was opened in 2001, the entire 1.5-mile length of the popular pathway will be repaired. Starting in March, the promenade will be closed, section by section, for resurfacing work that will improve its durability and sustainability. more >> March 2017 | Leave a comment
Healthy Outlook: Visionary Leader Behind the Presidio’s Next Chapter Jean Fraser made history in the health sector, bringing health care to all San Franciscans. Last fall, she became President & CEO of the Presidio Trust, with a vision for bringing this national park to all. Hear about her journey from public health to public lands. more >> March 2017 | Leave a comment
What Happens When a Massive Redwood Tree Falls With the frequent and heavy rains, about a dozen coast redwoods have come down in recent months at Muir Woods. Learn what happens when a giant falls, how trail crews move a 10-ton redwood, and how the death of one tree gives life to so many other species. more >> March 2017 | Leave a comment
New Visitor Center Opens in Century-Old Guardhouse In February, visitors to the Presidio will enjoy a brand-new gateway to this remarkable national park. Located in a Main Post guardhouse built in 1900, the William Penn Mott, Jr. Presidio Visitor Center features state-of-the-art displays, fascinating exhibits, and an information desk. more >> February 2017 | Leave a comment
Park Pickup Lines (Not) Guaranteed to Land You a Valentine Calling all lonely ladies and gents! Try these park-themed conversation starters to spark a potential romance. Maybe you’ll get a laugh. Maybe you’ll get a life partner. Or maybe you’ll just learn about transect methodologies in rare-plant monitoring of riparian ecosystems. more >> February 2017 | Leave a comment
No-Fly Zone: Drones Prohibited in Golden Gate National Parks Many shutterbugs received a drone as a gift over the holidays. We love the amazing images and video that these devices can capture, but unfortunately they’re not allowed in the Golden Gate National Parks. Learn why—and find other options for your flights. more >> February 2017 | 1 Comments | Leave a comment
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