Programs

Are you interested in supporting the natural world while learning about nature’s relationships, getting to know your fellow classmates, and having fun in your local national park? Join us for a morning of stewardship and connection to help build a resilient home for the park’s many local plants and animals.

When: Wednesdays and Thursday, 8am–Noon | Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents, bringing living color and vibrancy to the Rock.

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

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.

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. 

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

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

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

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

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