As the summer draws to a close and the Institute at the Golden Gate moves into its next phase of programming, the team is reading a number of great sources for inspiration. What are the staff’s essential end-of-summer reading picks?

Not as obvious as leaves or as ostentatious as flowers, seeds are often overlooked in our appreciation of plant life. But don’t miss out on their beauty! In this guide, one of the Parks Conservancy’s seed experts picks her favorites.

Nothing could be easier—or more healthful—than resolving to spend more time outside in the new year. Learn about the benefits of exercise and experiences in nature—and discover helpful resources for beginning new explorations of your Golden Gate National Parks.

National parks are at an inflection point. In this Op-Ed, Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz outlines how we can sustain these vital public resources together.

Christine Lehnertz reflects on stewarding the GGNRA during Super Bowl 50, and what it means to welcome the world again.

Earth Month is when our climate resilience work shows up in full color across the parks. Throughout the month, that big-picture momentum came to life through the redwood groves, marshes, and trails of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) and Mt. Tamalpais.

In 2025, Crissy Field Center youth programs broadened what “service” looks like in national parks. The Parks Conservancy connects people to nearby parks, builds climate resilience learning, and brings those lessons back to local communities. This year, youth stepped into the work in more visible and powerful ways.

The iconic span that bridges the Golden Gate Strait can be enjoyed from many points throughout San Francisco and Marin County.

As summer and the World Cup approach, rangers are preparing to welcome another global audience, and Alcatraz will be a great place to soak in the excitement.