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Trail Etiquette 101: Ensure Our Parks’ Paths Are Safe and Fun for All Here’s a handy primer—or a reminder—of some common-courtesy rules of trail etiquette. more >> June 2017 | 1 Comments | Leave a comment
Tales Forever: Read a Story, Page by Page, as You Walk a Trail Through the magic of StoryWalks, pages from two charming children’s books will be placed on signs along trails at Lands End and Mountain Lake (Presidio) this summer. Learn about this project—and other fun programs in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library. more >> June 2017 | 1 Comments | Leave a comment
Exhibition Examines Presidio’s Role in Mass Incarceration of Japanese Americans During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May), the parks celebrate the community’s contributions—and remember its darkest hours. “Exclusion”—a new exhibition at the Presidio Officers’ Club—looks at the Presidio’s role in the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II…75 years since FDR’s infamous Executive Order 9066. more >> May 2017 | Leave a comment
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
Unearthed: Secrets of Alcatraz Gardens’ Ribbon-Winning Compost What better way to celebrate Earth Week than recycling organic material into hot, nutritious compost? We caught up with “Chief Composting Officer” Dick Miner to get the scoop on Alcatraz Historic Gardens’ award-winning compost—and learn some tips for your own. more >> May 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
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
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
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
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