Programs

A child smiles flying a kite alongside the Roving Ranger at Crissy Field.
Roving Ranger

Meet our Roving Ranger, a popular community engagement vehicle that connects people to parks and parks to people!

A large group smiles while posing for a photo in front of a metal barn.
Tennessee Valley Nursery (Closed)

Established in 1987, the Tennessee Valley Nursery closed its nearly 30-year run in May 2016. Thanks to dedicated volunteers, the facility produced thousands of plants for habitat restoration sites all across the parks.

Group photo of Crissy Field Center youths at the Muir Beach Overlook
LINC Summer High School Program

Linking Individuals to their Natural Community (LINC) is a summer program for high school students focused on service learning and conservation in local communities and parklands. 

A group of Crissy Field Center youth leadership program members at the docks of Alcatraz Island.
Youth Leadership Programs for Middle and High School Students

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service and the Presidio Trust, hosts a number of youth leadership programs.

a small group of high school students learn to use environmental testing tools with an educator from the Crissy Field Center
Project WISE (Watersheds Inspiring Student Education)

Place-based, student-centered program for High School students from Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science classes.

A National Park Service Ranger leads a large group of smiling children in an interactive story
School Programs and Partnerships

Connecting students with history, culture, and the natural environment.

Two adults and a young boy sit together outdoors in bright sun.
Backyard Bound

Annual youth summit that engages Bay Area young people through camping and bonding in national parks

A group of four high school students stand in a line outdoors while leading a presentation about the natural environment
Finding Urban Nature

A 2-day workshop utilizing “Finding Urban Nature: An Educators’ Guide to Exploring San Francisco Natural History.” 

A large group of people stand outside in pairs and speak to their partners during a leadership training
Professional Development for Educators and Youth Workers

Training for children and youth workers.

National Park Rangers at Work in Tennessee Valley
Habitat Restoration Team

When: Sundays, 9:30 am–2:30 pm |

Where: Marin, locations vary |

Help restore and protect critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge.

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