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Thanks to YOU we are leaving the Golden Gate National Parks better than we found them: Improving trails, building overlooks, and growing plants. And we're engaging the next generation of park stewards through richly rewarding opportunities for young people of all ages. Scroll down to see our wide variety of programs. 

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Volunteering and Internships

Active Events

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A Golden Gate National Recreation Area Park Ranger leads a discussion at Presidio Tunnel Tops Campfire Circle.
Events
Tue, Apr 23 4:00pm-4:30pm
Presidio Tunnel Tops
Join National Park Service rangers for free campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops every Friday to Monday at 4 pm through Labor Day.​​
Pink Full Moon Hike and Party Design
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Tue, Apr 23 5:00pm-9:00pm
Presidio Tunnel Tops
Join us for our second annual Parks4All: Pink Full Moon Stroll at Presidio Tunnel Tops! [21+]
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Tue, Apr 23 6:30pm-7:30pm
Online/Virtual
Get ready for City Nature Challenge by joining this introductory webinar, including how to use the iNaturalist app and website for basic and more advanced tasks.
Volunteer on Alcatraz Island
Events
Wed, Apr 24 8:00am-12:00pm
Alcatraz Gardens
Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock.
Presidio Volunteer
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Wed, Apr 24 9:00am-12:00pm
Presidio Transit Center
Help tend to the health of the Presidio’s historic forests.

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