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Arabis blepharophylla, the coast rock cress
Park E-Ventures Article
What’s the most beautiful native plant in the parklands that you’ve never seen? Here’s a hint: its magenta flowers are so bright that it’s known by a range of common names that sound like lipsticks: rose delight, red sensation, and spring charm. Still stumped? Read on, and learn about its...
Batteries to Bluffs Trail, Golden Gate Bridge
Park E-Ventures Article
The Institute at the Golden Gate recently participated in a historic gathering of national park leaders working on initiatives around the National Park Service’s centennial in 2016. The Golden Gate National Parks’ programs played a key role; read on to see how the Bay Area is taking a leadership role.