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Events in the Parks

Events in the Parks

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Community member constructing sandcastle coastal community at Rodeo Beach
Ocean Beach Noticing Lab
Sat, May 9, 2026, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Join us for a drop-in, hands-on exploration of Ocean Beach! 

Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Point History Talk
Sat, May 9, 2026, 11:30 - 11:45am

Join our Park Rangers in learning Fort Point's History in this 15 minute long talk. The program is accessible. The times of the program are 11:30am and 1:30pm

White Crowned Sparrow
Birding Station | World Migratory Bird Day
Sat, May 9, 2026, 12:00 - 4:00pm

Join us at Rodeo Beach to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day! From 12:00-4:00PM, rangers and staff will have information and activities focused on various bird species found in the Marin Headlands, recent bird research/conservation in our park, and ways you can help our feathered friends.

Crowd on Alcatraz Island for a Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series event.
Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series: Eric Abercrombie
Sat, May 9, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00pm

The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons.

California Quail perched on a fence at Tennessee Valley.
Beginning Birding | World Migratory Bird Day
Sat, May 9, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00pm

On this program, we'll learn the birdwatching basics: we will work together to identify birds, learn more about bird behavior and their habitats, and see all the bird drama up close. Come enjoy this spring season's bird action!

Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Point History Talk
Sat, May 9, 2026, 1:30 - 1:45pm

Join our Park Rangers in learning Fort Point's History in this 15 minute long talk. The program is accessible. The times of the program are 11:30am and 1:30pm

A Golden Gate National Recreation Area Park Ranger leads a discussion at Presidio Tunnel Tops Campfire Circle.
Campfire Program
Sat, May 9, 2026, 3:00 - 3:30pm

Join National Park Service rangers for free campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops' Campfire Circle near the Presidio Visitor Center everyday at 3 pm - 3:30 pm  through Labor Day.

Barred owl in Muir Woods National Monument
Owl Prowl
Sat, May 9, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00pm

Join us on an easy four-mile, three hour dusk hike through the Tennessee Valley where we will search for and learn more about the owls that reside in and visit the Tennessee Valley.