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A hiker looks out over the bay from Mount Tamalpais East Peak.
Conservation Initiatives

The Parks Conservancy coordinates and participates in large-scale initiatives that protect parks.

Rock Spring landscape
Why Do Forests Need Beneficial Fire?

A prescribed fire was conducted at Rock Spring in October 2023 as part of Marin Water’s approach to a more resilient, ecologically healthy watershed.

Marin City: Forest Health and Heritage

This self-guided tour explores the connection between the health of local forests and Marin City’s history.

Dark brown, wet tree bark in a rippled pattern with scattered green patches of lichen.
Self-guided forest walk at Roy’s Redwoods Preserve

Roy's Redwoods Preserve is a magical place, home to especially large redwood trees and other inhabitants like the California giant salamander. It's one of only four parks in Marin County to enjoy old-growth redwoods, and the only one accessible to people of all abilities.

Hands taking picture of a plant using an iPhone
City Nature Challenge 2024

City Nature Challenge is an international celebration of the incredible diversity of life all around us happens in two parts: an observation period and an identification period.

The Roving Ranger and Conservancy Staff at Pacifica Pride
Roving Ranger Park Parade Tour

Looking for something fun to do on a weekend outdoors in a local national park? Come out and join us for the Roving Ranger's Park Parade Tour!

The bright yellow sun rises and shines through clouds over San Francisco skyline and Crissy Field.
Climate Change in the Parks

How is climate change affecting the Parks? What is the Parks Conservancy doing to help?

Healthy Park Healthy People
Health & Wellness in the Parks

Parks are valuable, low-cost resources that can counter a growing number of chronic health concerns through the physical and mental health benefits that come from time and activity outdoors.

Kids stretch and play, running around the Presidio Tunnel Tops lawn.
Tunnel Tops Opening

In 2022, the Partnership for the Presidio announced the opening season programs at San Francisco’s most anticipated new national park destination – Presidio Tunnel Tops.

A new art exhibition from the FOR-SITE Foundation, "Lands End."
"Lands End" exhibit and more on display now

Visitors can find immersive experiences now at the Lands End Restaurant adjacent to Sutro Baths.