Alcatraz Island is more than a former prison—it’s a powerful civic space that connects past struggles to present challenges.

This year, the I-YEL Identity Project was inspired by the seminal work author Octavia E. Butler.

Expert tips for how to identify, remove ticks while exploring the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

When the sun sets, the skies above our parks illuminate with an ever-changing tapestry of planets, stars, constellations, and galaxies – many visible to the naked eye. If you know where to look, the GGNRA offers stargazers an endless well of magic to observe year-round.  

We are pleased to offer these ADVENTURE OUTINGS throughout the GGNRA.

Please contact Dennise Abad, Director of Special Events, for inquiries and to purchase.   DAbad@parksconservancy.org

Date to be mutually agreed upon; must be fulfilled by Sept 7, 2025.

“Count Me In” Alcatraz BEYOND the Behind the Scenes Tour - $1,500 per

Application for Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders (I-YEL), 2024

The Parks Conservancy community science program blends landscape-scale science with community engagement and education.

Learn about the stores and visitor centers that support the Golden Gate National Parks