Park Academy

Shot of Golden Gate Bridge from Crissy Field Area
Event
Crissy Field Center
Led by one of our talented park volunteer photographers, this class is for those who have an interest in getting better photographs with their cameras. It is designed to take beginners who are using the “Auto” mode most of the time and want to use the other features to improve their results.
Trail at El Polin Springs, The Presidio
Event
El Polin Spring
We invite you to join us for a quiet, peaceful and meditative walk through the forests in the Presidio. Let’s experience the beauty and magic of nature in this part of the city, and find ways for calm and balance within and around us.
Shot of Golden Gate Bridge from Crissy Field Area
Event
Crissy Field Center
Led by one of our talented park volunteer photographers, this class will help you get the most out of your phone camera (specifically iPhone camera).
Creative lettering for nature journaling.
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Crissy Field Center
Join the Nature Journal Club for a 1.5 hour workshop on an important fundamental skill in building your field sketching skills! August's workshop is taught by guest instructor and nature enthusiast, Deb Brady—she will teach you how to incorporate creative lettering into your nature journals!
Bobcat
Event
Marin Municipal Water District Office
During this event, we will teach you about the Wildlife Picture Index (WPI) and you will participate in the cataloging and identification of wildlife.
Bobcat
Event
Marin Municipal Water District Office
During this event, we will teach you about the Wildlife Picture Index (WPI) and you will participate in the cataloging and identification of wildlife.
Events
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!
Drought Tolerant Native Plant Gardening
Events
Presidio Native Plant Nursery
In this workshop, Rebecca Blanck-Weiss (Presidio Nursery Operations Coordinator and Landscape Designer) and Desmond Murray (Presidio Nursery Community Programs Manager) will get you starting on your California natives landscape, with emphasis on using drought-tolerant species.