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Press Kits

Fact sheets, annual reports, and information for members of the press.

Press Releases

Lands End Lookout

Lands End Improvements Advance With New Major Gift

April 7, 2010
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has received a new $5 million grant from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund to support restoration efforts at Lands End—bringing the Fund’s total support of the Lands End project to $8.6 million.
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Major Gift Completes Challenge Grant for Presidio Trails

March 25, 2010
The generous support from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation will help fulfill a $17 million funding goal to complete a 24-mile system of classic and high-quality trails, bikeways and overlooks in the Presidio—creating a dynamic and enduring new public resource for the residents of San Francisco Bay Area and visitors from around the world.
2009 Turning the Tide

Institute at the Golden Gate Unites Diverse Cross-Sector Leaders at Signature Environmental Forum

March 4, 2010
Turning the Tide returns to Fort Baker April 14-16, 2010, to explore creative solutions to global sustainability issues.

Crissy Field Center's "Green" Interim Modulars Showcase Sustainability for Students and Park Visitors

December 9, 2009
One of the nation’s greenest park-based buildings promises to be an outstanding model of sustainability for students and park visitors alike.
Warming Hut

It's Easy Being Green

October 13, 2009
Reward your family and friends—and the planet—this holiday season by creating an eco-conscious shopping list.
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Press Coverage

@Large: Inside Ai Weiwei’s Unprecedented Exhibit on Alcatraz

Time

The Chinese artist's seven installations on America's most notorious island champion human rights and recall America's dark past

Art on Alcatraz: Exhibit by Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei opens at America's most infamous prison

FOX News

A highly anticipated exhibition at America’s most famous prison by one of China’s most prolific contemporary artists will open to the public Saturday, September 27.

Photos: Artist Ai Weiwei's @Large Installation Inside Alcatraz

SFist

Chinese dissident artist and architect Ai Weiwei's major installation @Large opens this weekend inside the former prison building of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.

@Large: Ai Weiwei takes over Alcatraz with Lego carpets and a hippie dragon

The Guardian (UK)

The big man of Beijing's new show fills the former prison with a giant rainbow dragon and Lego models of 175 prisoners of conscience, from Nelson Mandela to Edward Snowden. The artist's bravery and commitment are extraordinary

Alcatraz Exhibit is Tribute to Political Prisoners

ABC 7 News

Alcatraz is undergoing a big change. The former prison which was home to Machine Gun Kelly and Al Capone is now hosting what many say is the most anticipated contemporary art show of the year.

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