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Former Chief of Interpretation and Education for the National Park Service returns to the Parks Conservancy where she began her career in the parks
Philanthropy executive brings more than a decade of experience working at environmental nonprofits
14 Acres of Views, Trails, Picnic Sites, and Nature Play Spaces Coming to San Francisco’s National Park Site
Press Coverage
"Alcatraz challenges us to listen, to learn, and to carry forward the stories that still shape our world today," Christine Lehnertz, president and CEO of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, said in a statement sent to the BBC.
"This is where history speaks — and where we learn from the past to shape a better future."
Axios covers Earth Day on Alcatraz, with events from the Alcatraz Historic Gardens to crabbing off the island.
In this opinion piece, Chris Lehnertz and Cassius Cash, leaders of the Parks Conservancy and Yosemite Conservancy, come together to urge bipartisan reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).
"Go with an expectation that when you visit this year, you are like an honorary park ranger. You are a steward of that park." Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz offers advice on visiting parks responsibly this summer.