Alcatraz Island seen from an Alcatraz Cruises boat.
Photogenic Alcatraz Island, as seen from an Alcatraz Cruises boat. Alison Taggart-Barone / Parks Conservancy

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Spring is here, and that means it’s time to get out and see the wildflowers! Stay in the know and safe with insider tips for viewing wildflowers in the parks. And discover a new park with our robust park pages.

Now is a great time to learn more about exciting local wildlife—join us April 23 for an event on monitoring frogs in our parks. Conservancy members get access to special events and great ideas for exploring the parks. Become a member today!

Park Ranger Lara Volski helps visitors.

Meet the ranger: Lara Volski

This park ranger focuses on people as she talks about Marin Headlands history.

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Local public health officials recommend the cancellation of non-essential large public events at this time. Therefore, many Parks Conservancy in-person programs are canceled or postponed. Stay tuned to our calendar for virtual happenings and events and check out our online resources.

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Golden Gate Bridge between two Cypress tree trunks.
Bridge shot

How to get the shot: Golden Gate Bridge between two trees

This spot has been lighting up Instagram, and there are actually TWO places to get similar shots. Check out our pro tips for a photo your friends and family will love!

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YiOu Wang running through the parks
Champion runner

Top ultrarunner loves our parks

Champion runner
Golden Gate Bridge and Fort Point.
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Coronavirus updates: Latest info

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New at the park store! $5 reusable totes

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Scene from "Charge 2" where five top freeskiers and one world champion drone pilot go cat skiing in British Columbia in Canada for a week. Their instructions: charge as hard as you can everyday.
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Banff fest: Watch films, help parks

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Schwab image of a long-billed shorebird walking on a beach with hills and clouds in the distance
Alcatraz by Michael Schwab
Schwab graphic of the Golden Gate Bridge peeking out from behind grassy hills
Schwab image of Mount Tamalpais rising above the trees
Schwab graphic of Fort Point below the Golden Gate Bridge
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Park Ranger Lara Volski helps visitors.

Meet the Ranger: Lara Volski on climate resilience and history in the Marin Headlands

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Migrating Whale Breaches Offshore of GGNRA

Q&A with Crissy Field Center’s Migratory Story Leaders

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YiOu Wang running through the parks

Thousands of Miles through the Parks with YiOu Wang

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Events

volunteer; Earth Day
Thu, Apr 22 12:00am-11:45pm
Volunteer

Earth Day 2021

Earth Day is celebrated on Aprill 22 each year, but we'll be honoring Earth Day all month long! 

Monarch butterfly
Thu, Apr 22 11:00am-12:00pm
Birds/Wildlife, Online, One Tam

Make a Monarch Butterfly Kite for Earth Day!

Using paper, string, and tape you can make a Monarch Butterfly Kite. Join National Park Service Ranger Rebecca Au and Price Sheppy from the...

Red Legged Frog Monitoring
Fri, Apr 23 12:00pm-1:30pm
Birds/Wildlife, Online, One Tam

Eggs, Tadpoles, to Frogs: Monitoring Frogs in the Golden Gate National Parks

Learn about the common and uncommon frogs you will see in the Golden Gate National Parks. Hear the story about the California Red Legged...

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