Don’t let the “cold months” fool you—summer is the perfect time to warm the body, mind, and soul with happenings throughout the parks from June through August.

Stretching across the hills and shorelines of San Francisco and Marin, the forests of Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) provide shade, habitat, and a living connection between people and nature.

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Gather your crew of folks and work together on a fun service project that makes a difference in your parks and community! Our volunteer programs are great team experiences for community organizations, corporate groups, youth groups, schools, and faith groups.

Volunteer on your own, with your family, or a few friends

Docent positions and skills-based roles

Here are some extras from the Winter 2023 issue of Gateways, the member newsletter of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. If you're a member, you got the entire colorful newsletter delivered straight to your mailbox. Not a member? Join today!

Fall is a favorite season in the national parks of the Bay Area: Sunny days, raptors overhead, and maybe even a yellow leaf or two.