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San Francisco Critter Socks Collection.
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Take a walk on the wild side! San Francisco Critter Socks celebrate local wildlife

To help kids learn about park wildlife, we developed our San Francisco Critter Socks Collection. The collection celebrates three species that make their home in our park: raccoons, bobcats, and mule deer.
Green sweat bee (Agapostemon texanus) on flower
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Who knew bees could bring Mt. Tam together?

In an era when insect declines are making international news, One Tam decided data about pollinators could help assess the resilience of Mount Tam’s ecosystems.
Horse Mounted Patrol out in the parks.
Park E-Ventures Article

The GGNRA’s most unique volunteers: Horse Mounted Patrol keeps parks safe

The Horse Mounted Patrol is the only program in the GGNRA that allows volunteers to ride National Park-owned horses. The 43-year-old program is unique in that it’s run entirely by volunteers—some of whom have served for close to three decades.
Bumble Bee (Bombus sp.) in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
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Why bees are so important in the Golden Gate National Parks and beyond

It seems we see bees buzzing around just about any plant, but what are their favorite flowers? Bees love native California flora!
Man holding fishing net with juvenile coho salmon in it. He's about to hand it over to a research to re-release it in Redwood Creek.
Marin Parks Stewardship Newsletter Article

Coho salmon: [Co]ming [ho]me to Redwood Creek

For coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), the connection between Redwood Creek and the Pacific Ocean is a matter of life or death.
bobcat on mount tam
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Best of One Tam Marin Wildlife Watch Photos

The Marin Wildlife Watch , a project of the One Tam partner agencies , offers a glimpse into the secret lives of bobcats, foxes, coyotes, and many other wild critters on Mount Tam, and to monitor their populations over time. Each image helps us compose a broader portrait of the...
Insects spotted in the Golden Gate National Parks, from left, strigamia, Jerusalem cricket, devil's coach horse.
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Spot these fascinating insects in our parks

Hello fellow park lovers! Make sure to keep an eye out for a few of these interesting insects found in our Golden Gate National Parks recently.
A humpback whale is seen breaching off the coast of California in 2010.
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Spouting off: Whale see you out here!

We have been fortunate to spot humpback and gray whales from the coast at Mori Point, as well as from the mountains at Rancho Corral de Tierra. We recommend heading out to the coast as soon as possible, if you want to bid them adieu.
A White-Tailed Kite in flight.
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The White-Tailed Kite is quite a sight

The White-Tailed Kite is a beautiful predatory raptor that has recently been spotted at various parklands in San Mateo. Read more about the role this bird plays in its ecosystem and why I think it is so special.
Banana slug spotted at Rancho Corral de Tierra.
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California banana slugs: Fun facts about our vibrant, terrestrial molluscs

The California banana slug is one of San Mateo County’s most iconic species. These animals need moisture, shade, and decomposing plant and animal material for consumption.