Specially trained volunteers sit in small blinds in the hills of the Headlands, trapping and banding raptors and taking measurements and health data.

During the autumn months, our teams of volunteer hawk counters identify and tally 19 species of birds of prey, working under the leadership of an experienced dayleader.

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.

We’re celebrating 25 years since the public and partners came together to turn Crissy Field into a beloved destination. Before that transformation, Crissy Field was a broken concrete parking lot. 

One trail. Twelve park icons around the Golden Gate. All in a day.

Here's your chance to experience the hidden wonders of Alcatraz Island.

Nature and beauty, health and happiness: You'll find it all in our Golden Gate National Parks. And just when you think you've seen everything, you'll find something new. Explore 80,000 acres of the world's most stunning parklands below.

A free, four-part climate change communication workshop series
Main Branch, San Francisco Public Library
Sundays in July 2026, 3:30-5:30 pm