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A coyote stares into the camera while lounging in the Marin Headlands.
Events
Online/Virtual
Join field biologists Katie Smith of the National Park Service and David Harelson and Jonathan Young from the Presidio Trust for a fascinating look at the habits and habitats of the coyotes that live and migrate through our National Park sites.
Foothill yellow-legged frog. Credit: Ian Austin
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If you enjoy exploring nature in Marin, you’ll want to know all about this special species of frogs that need our help.
Monarch butterfly
Stewardship
Online/Virtual
Using paper, string, and tape you can make a Monarch Butterfly Kite. Join National Park Service Ranger Rebecca Au and Price Sheppy from the Parks Conservancy as they take you step by step through building your own kite to fly on Earth Day!
Monarch butterfly
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If you are curious about the world around you and want to connect with others, consider joining the fun on iNaturalist in preparation for City Nature Challenge 2021 (April 30- May 9).
Presidio Tunnel Tops Steps and View
Events
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Join design expert Richard Kennedy from James Corner Field Operations for an afternoon conversation and overview about designing the Presidio Tunnel Tops. Hear about how the design was shaped by community input, the use of sustainable and natural materials, and the ecological diversity created with brand-new meadows and gardens.
Researcher wearing white gloves holds a bat delicately in hands
Events
Online/Virtual
Discover fun facts about the valuable contribution of our local bat species, their habitats and park research from Katie Smith, a biological monitor with the Parks Conservancy.
Red Legged Frog Monitoring
Stewardship
Online/Virtual
Join us and learn about the common and uncommon frogs you will see in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Western Pond Turtle Release
Stewardship
Online/Virtual
Learn about what makes the threatened western pond turtle so special and hear about the reintroduction of these turtles back into the Golden Gate Recreation Area.
Joy of the Parks
Stewardship
Online/Virtual
We invite you to an inspiring panel of San Francisco women working to create a beloved community, listening deeply to meet their community needs and advocating for access and equity in park spaces and nature.
SFPL Herstory Cover Photo
Our Work
Online/Virtual
National Park Ranger Lara Volski provides a look at different women who have played a role in the history, stewardship and preservation of the seaswept bluffs and coastal prairies just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Listen in to learn more about the historic role of women within Coast Miwok villages, blustery light stations, WW2 and Cold War military defense systems and the creation of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.