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Join John Martini to explore the ins and outs of Fort Baker, learning about its history along the way!

Dive into the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and other accounts of Black history with retired NPS ranger Rik Penn.

Explore El Polin Spring in the Presidio with us for a naturalist adventure and celebration of biodiversity! A bioblitz is a quick, intense survey of the species present. Hone your observation skills, become a field biologist for the day, and enjoy some nature in the city and friends!

Just a stone’s toss from Fort Mason, join us for a special tour of the interactive exhibits of the Maritime Museum at the San Francisco National Historical Park. 

In this webinar, former National Park Ranger and historian John Martini will focus not just on the island’s infamous history as a federal penitentiary, which operated from 1934 to 1963, but also its lesser-known roles as a Civil War fortress, a political prison for Confederate sympathizers, and a military prison for recalcitrant U.S. Army soldiers and Native American warriors.

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Join park historian John Martini on an exploration of Fort Funston and the remains of many of these fortifications lie buried beneath the city’s last large expanse of natural dunes. Dogs welcome!

Join us at the Presidio Visitor Center to learn about the extensive history of the Presidio Main Post!

Legacy of Hope: Species Preservation in Action features Brenda Melton, Director of Animal Care and Wellbeing for Steinhart Aquarium, and Allen Fish, Director of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Through programs such as the Academy’s African Penguin Breeding Program and the Conservancy’s Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, we will hear how both organizations are working to preserve vulnerable species locally and around the world.

Travel with us to Alcatraz Island, learn about it's exciting future, and get an insider's look into the history of former maximum-security prison.