LGBTQ+ resources for the parks and beyond
Here at the Parks Conservancy, we believe in the power of nature, public lands and the history of resistance to inspire and educate. At your leisure, peruse through our curated resources to better understand Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ (LGBTQ) history, how to be a better ally in the parks and beyond, and much more.
If you know of other helpful books, articles, videos, or guides that you think should be added to this list, please let us know at media@parksconservancy.org .
For materials related to combatting racism in the parks and beyond, check out our Anti-Racism and Social Justice Resources.
Jump to a section:
- Understanding LGBTQ history
- How to be an ally to transgender, gender-nonconforming, gender nonbinary, two-spirit folks
Click on the + sign to expand each section
Read
- Hike through history in the GGNRA: San Francisco and Marin park sites with deep LGBTQIA+ history - Parks Conservancy (article)
- LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History – National Park Service (white papers)
- LGBTQ Military History in the SF Bay Area - National Park Service (webpages)
- 10 LGBT Uprisings Before Stonewall - Newsweek (article)
- Timeline of LGBT History – GLBT Historical Society
- Before Stonewall: The Homophile Movement - Library of Congress
Watch
- “Pride,” a 6-part documentary series - FX Network
lISTEN
Read
- The Red and Lavender Scares - National Park Service (Twitter thread)
- Understanding Transgender People: The Basics – National Center for Transgender Equality (webpage)
- Understanding Non-Binary People: How to Be Respectful and Supportive - National Center for Transgender Equality (webpage)
- Trans 101 guide from UC Davis (webpage)
- Two-Spirit Resources – Indian Health Service (webpage)
- Pronouns and Inclusive Language from UC Davis (webpage)
- A Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth - The Trevor Project (webpage)
Watch
- "Nothing more queer than nature" - Brigitte Baptiste, TEDxRíodelaPlata (video)
- UCSF’s LBGT Resource Center Videos (video series)
- "The Trans List" - HBO (documentary)
- "Two Spirits" - PBS, Independent Lens (documentary)
- "Disclosure" - Netflix (documentary)
lISTEN
- Girlish Podcast (podcast series)
LGBTQ+ Events in the Parks
Conservancy staff pilot the Roving Ranger along the parade route.
Karen Offereins / Parks Conservancy
The parade view from inside of the Roving Ranger.
Karen Offereins / Parks Conservancy
Staff from the across the GGNRA march at the 2022 SF Pride Parade.
Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
NPS rangers march alongside the Roving Ranger.
Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
Marching along Market st. with partners from the GGNPS and Presidio Trust.
Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
NPS Rangers waving to the crowd during the SF Pride Parade.
Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
Tri-agency partners enter the SF Pride Parade at Beale and Market.
Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
Celebrating Pride 2022 with the NPS and Presidio Trust.
Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
Parks Conservancy, NPS, and Presidio Trust partners hand out stickers at the SF Pride Parade..
Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
Having fun and adding joy from the Roving Ranger!
Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
The parade continues down Market st.
Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
The Roving Ranger mobile trailhead shows its pride.
Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
Presidio Visitor Center with rainbow bunting flags for LGBTQ pride month.
Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
FACT/SF, a San Francisco-based contemporary dance company premiered new dance works at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
A scene from Fantastic Field Day on June 11, 2023 with FACT/SF, featuring a performance from Cheer SF and sports workshops led by queer coaches.
Brittany Hosea-Small / Parks Conservancy
Display of Pride-themed goods at the Presidio Visitor Center.
Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
A scene from the joyful and colorful Fantastic Field Day on June 11, 2023.
Brittany Hosea-Small / Parks Conservancy
Staff from the Parks Conservancy, National Park Service and the Presidio Trust pose for a group photo during the 2023 Pride Parade.
Tory Sterling / National Park Service
The Roving Ranger, our mobile trailhead, decked out with rainbow flags during the 2023 Pride parade.
Tory Sterling / National Park Service
Staff hand out mini rainbow flags to park visitors.
Brittany Hosea-Small / Parks Conservancy
California State Senator Scott Wiener gives remarks during Fantastic Field Day at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Brittany Hosea-Small / Parks Conservancy
One of the sports mini-workshops at Fantastic Field Day on June 11, 2023.
Brittany Hosea-Small / Parks Conservancy
Nature Boost Friday: The Intertwined Histories of the Military and the Bay Area’s LGBTQ
