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Press Releases
- Community Celebrates Restoration at Mori Point, Coastal National Park Site in Pacifica (April 15, 2008)
- Muir Woods to Celebrate 100 Years as National Monument (December 5, 2007)
- Completely Restored Warming Hut Reopens (December 3, 2007)
- Alcatraz Historic Gardens Project (April 23, 2007)
- Presidio of San Francisco Receives $15 Million Gift from the Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund (April 11, 2007)
- Alcatraz for Kids: National Park Service Junior Ranger Program Provides Educational Fun for Young Visitors (April 1, 2007)
- Alcatraz: Making San Francisco History for Generations (March 19, 2007)
- Alcatraz Breaks Out! Major Renovation of World-Famous National Park Site (March 19, 2007)
- Alcatraz Spokespersons: Biographies (March 19, 2007)
- Alcatraz: The "Worst of the Worst" -- Doing Hard Time on the Rock (March 19, 2007)
Press Articles
- Restoration Under Way at Mori Point in Pacifica (San Mateo County Times, April 28, 2008) This article showcases the work of the Parks Conservancy to make Mori Point a more inviting and accessible destination for visitors, as well as a more vibrant habitat for threatened and endangered species. Also included are details on Mori Point's history and timeline.
- Abused Mori Point Leaps Back to Life (San Francisco Chronicle, April 26, 2008) In conjunction with a community celebration of Mori Point on April 26, this article covers the revitalization of this stunning promontory and vital ecosystem. It also describes the efforts of the Parks Conservancy, National Park Service, and volunteers to protect and preserve the unique habitat at Mori Point.
- Fate of Snake Depends on Frog (San Jose Mercury News, March 31, 2008) As part of an ongoing series on conservation efforts in the Golden Gate National Parks, this article highlights the relationship between the San Francisco garter snake and the California red-legged frog—two important links in the intricate ecological web that weaves throughout the parks.
- KQED Quest Exploration: Crissy Field KQED's Quest takes visitors on a virtual tour of Crissy Field. Starting at Crissy Field Center, this multimedia tour reveals the natural beauty and ecological intricacies of a special place.
- Muir Woods Named to National Register of Historic Places (San Francisco Chronicle, January 10, 2008) This Chronicle article covers the Muir Woods Centennial by focusing on its new place on the National Register of Historic Places. The designation recognizes Muir Woods' enduring significance as "the birthplace of the modern conservation movement."
- Muir Woods Celebrates 100th Birthday (KGO, January 9, 2008) ABC 7 reports from Muir Woods National Monument on the Centennial festivities. The segment captures the sights and sounds of a memorable celebration honoring William Kent's gift and the timeless redwood giants.
- Famed Redwood Forest Celebrating Centennial (KTVU, January 9, 2008) KTVU News covers the Muir Woods Centennial celebration with a closer look at the William Kent story and his legacy of philanthropy and conservation. The segment features interviews with Kent's grandchildren.
- Muir Woods Celebrates First 100 Years as National Monument (San Francisco Chronicle, December 17, 2007) Recognizing Muir Woods’ Centennial Year, the Chronicle takes an in-depth look at the national monument’s past, present, and future—with special emphasis on the ecological complexities and challenges in the Redwood Creek watershed.
- Oiled Hawks Released in Headlands to Smiles (Marin Independent Journal, December 13, 2007) The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, a Parks Conservancy program, helps in the recovery of two red-tailed hawks contaminated from the Cosco Busan oil spill in November.
- Youths Connect with Nature through Crissy Field Center Programs (San Francisco Chronicle, October 22, 2007) An international model for environmental education, Crissy Field Center brings outdoors experiences and ecological awareness to underserved youth. Through innovative Parks Conservancy programs, young people overcome "nature deficit disorder" by reconnecting with the environment.
- Inside a Landmark Public-Private Partnership (San Francisco Business Times, October 12-18, 2007) The lead story in a special "giving guide" showcases the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. Their 21-year partnership is a model of public-private collaboration, built on a shared vision that has "raised the bar of what these National Parks can be."
- Top Secret No More, Restored Fort Opens Doors (San Francisco Chronicle, October 15, 2007) Thanks to a generous bequest from the late Chuck Wofford and the efforts of volunteers and staff, the Parks Conservancy and National Park Service unveiled the newly refurbished Battery Townsley. The top-secret facility in the Marin Headlands, an anchor of American coastal defenses during World War II, was restored after years of neglect and is now open for tours.
- On the Lookout for Raptors (Marin Independent Journal, October 7, 2007) Experience the sights, sounds, and science of hawk-watching with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO) in the Marin Headlands. The GGRO, a volunteer-driven program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, monitors and bands raptors during their fall migration to assess the health of bird populations.
- Plants that Make the Birds Feel At Home (San Francisco Chronicle, August 23, 2007) The San Francisco Chronicle profiles Mark and JoAnn Zlatunich, who have transformed their backyard into native habitat for flora and fauna. Parks Conservancy volunteers learn about and participate in habitat restoration and native-plant propagation.
- Grown with Care: Headlands Nursery Restores Native Plants (Marin Independent Journal, August 18, 2007) Celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month, the Marin Headlands Nursery has grown almost 300,000 plants in the last decade. Volunteers at this facility, one of five Parks Conservancy native plant nurseries, help bring native green back to the Rodeo Valley and Fort Baker—and even the historic gardens of Alcatraz.
- The Haas Legacy (San Francisco Chronicle Magazine, July 1, 2007) In this in-depth profile about the sustained and active philanthropy of the Haas family, San Francisco Chronicle Magazine highlights a legacy of giving that includes major contributions to the Parks Conservancy that transformed—and continue to transform—Crissy Field and the Presidio.
- Lands End Gets a Facelift (KQED's Quest, May 29, 2007) The land north of the Cliff House near the old Sutro Baths is getting a multi-million-dollar facelift by the National Park Service and local philanthropists. This historic area in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge will get new trails, catwalks and other features, making it more accessible to millions of visitors.
- New Parts of Alcatraz Revealed to Public (All Things Considered, May 8, 2007) Officially, Alcatraz is a national park. The non-profit Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has renovated the site and opened new areas to the public for the first time.
- Upgraded Alcatraz Breaks Out the Excitement (San Francisco Chronicle, April 27, 2007) It is springtime on Alcatraz, and for the first time in years the flowers are blooming in a garden once tended by some of the most dangerous prisoners in the country.
- A Big Gift for Presidio: $15 Million for Park (San Francisco Chronicle, April 11, 2007) The Haas, Jr. Fund's donation will go to scenic overlooks, 24 miles of trails and the city's only campground to help turn former Army base into recreation destination
- $100 Million Raised In 25 Years For Parks Conservancy (KGO, December 13, 2006) At a time when many national parks are eliminating programs and delaying maintenance, our own Golden Gate National Recreation Area is flourishing. Part of the reason is a non-profit group now celebrating its 25th anniversary. A look at one of the Park Service's most successful partnerships.
Press Kits
- Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Crissy Field Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Parks Conservancy Community Programs (PDF)
- Institute at the Golden Gate Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Parks Conservancy Partners (PDF)
- Summary of Park Sites (PDF)
- Pacific Raptor Report 2007 (PDF)
- Brochure: Threatened and Endangered Species in the Parks (PDF)
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