Nature/Science

Coyote in the Golden Gate National Parks
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Tennessee Valley Trailhead
Join us for a special dusk/night hike (relatively flat) in search of the two inhabitants whose nightly sounds "haunt" many of our human visitors: The coyote and the great horned owl.
Starry sky above the Golden Gate Bridge
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Presidio Visitor Center
Join Ranger Nate for an hour and a half program that begins with a presentation in the Presidio Visitor Center to gain a basic understanding of the night sky and continues with an outdoor observation session on the Main Parade Ground where we will identify celestial objects.
Nighttime at Mt. Tam
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Slide Ranch
Join the National Park Service and One Tam at scenic Slide Ranch, where Mt. Tam meets the sea, as we try to identify and document every living species we see! Hone your naturalist skills, learn to use the iNaturalist smartphone app, and contribute valuable data about Mt. Tam’s biodiversity. No...
Barred owl in Muir Woods National Monument
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Muir Woods Visitor Center
Join docent Steffen on a strenuous five-mile dusk hike in search of owls struggling for supremacy in the old growth forest. Reservations required.
Historic image of Fort Baker during the early military years
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Fort Baker Drop in Location
Join Ranger Al Blank on an easy walk through Fort Baker and hear the story of the true first American cowboys!
Great blue heron
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Rodeo Beach/Fort Cronkhite parking lot
Enjoy our beautiful National Park by exploring the Marin Headlands. Join volunteer Jane Haley on an easy walk around Rodeo Lagoon and learn about our feathered friends. Reservation required, please call (415) 331-1540.
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Chip Trail at Fort Funston Road
The Park Stewardship team will lead a leisurely walk along the trails and share the folklore, medicinal uses and biology of the flowers. Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and a new appreciation for spring wildflowers in San Francisco are guaranteed!