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Parks Conservancy staff lead a Camping at the Presidio program
Parks Conservancy staff lead a Camping at the Presidio program

Paul Myers/Parks Conservancy

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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Sunlight shines through canopy at Muir Woods
Muir Woods Night Tour
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Join us on our free evening tour to explore what keeps the redwood forest awake when we go to sleep. Step outside your comfort zone and into the ancient, nocturnal setting of Muir Woods for this two-hour, two-mile walk.

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Sunlight shines through canopy at Muir Woods
Muir Woods Night Tour
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Join us on our free evening tour to explore what keeps the redwood forest awake when we go to sleep. Step outside your comfort zone and into the ancient, nocturnal setting of Muir Woods for this two-hour, two-mile walk.

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Presidio Volunteer
Presidio Forest Stewards
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Help tend to the health of the Presidio’s historic forests.

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Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Black Point Historic Gardens
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Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.

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A scenic shot of Alcatraz Island from a distance. In view is the watertower, cellhouse, lighthouse, and other various buildings on the island.
Alcatraz Historic Gardens Tour
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Join us for a walking tour of the Alcatraz Historic Gardens on Friday, June 26th, from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Enjoy an opportunity to meet with senior leadership for a guided tour of the island and its historic gardens and learn about the conservation of the park. This event is open to Park Champions.