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A purple and white flower grows from the soil
A moment of retrospection for the introduced species we pull from our parks

We pull them, we bag them, but how much do we know about the introduced species that live in our park sites? Fascinating facts and more about why we need to pull these species from our parks.
 

Park Ranger Giessell Aguilar at Muir Woods.
Meet Ranger Giessell, who creates space for all at Muir Woods

Ranger Giessell is doing fascinating work uncovering untold stories at Muir Woods, and using her own history to connect with the wide range of visitors to the redwoods.

Northern Goshawk, GGRO
GGRO Marks Key Moment in Conservation Biology

Fifty years ago, biologists gathered a convening with an unprecedented specific purpose—saving a species on the brink, the Peregrine Falcon. Learn about that pivotal event and how you can support the GGRO’s hosting of an important raptor conference this fall, which continues to draw inspiration from the ’65 meeting.

Muir Woods
What Happens When a Massive Redwood Tree Falls

With the frequent and heavy rains, about a dozen coast redwoods have come down in recent months (winter of 2016-17) at Muir Woods. Learn what happens when a giant falls, how trail crews move a 10-ton redwood, and how the death of one tree gives life to so many other species.

East Peak, Mount Tamalpais
Have You Ever Wanted to Fly Over Tam?

The Tamalpais Lands Collaborative (TLC) has launched a visually stunning, dynamic web portal that allows supporters to share their memories and stories of Mt. Tam.

Presidio Native Plant Nursery volunteers
We Love Our Park Volunteers!!

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s a time to show some love for those who have made a positive and lasting impression on our lives. Here in the Golden Gate National Parks, one incredible community stands out—our PARK VOLUNTEERS.

East Beach
Trails Forever Dinner 2026

This fall, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening at one of the most beloved corners of our national parks as the Trails Forever Dinner returns to Crissy Field on Friday, September 25, 2026. You can expect a beautiful evening at Crissy Field’s East Beach with dinner, live music, and the joy of supporting a cause that enriches the parks in which we live our lives.

Our local national parks face increasing demands: aging infrastructure, staffing shortages, and the need for greater accessibility. Your support of the Trails Forever Dinner is a powerful way to meet the moment—helping fund critical park improvements, youth leadership development, and the stewardship of more than 80,000 acres of urban national parkland that stretches from Muir Woods and the Marin Headlands through Crissy Field and down to Mori Point and Phleger Estate.

Parks Conservancy board member Shane Douglas at Fort Mason.
Q&A with Shane Douglas, champion for people and parks on NPS advisory board

Shane Douglas is an advocate for America’s public lands and for getting people into the outdoors. We caught up with Shane to ask how all his park work overlaps.

Crissy Field view
Crissy Field: A National Treasure at the Golden Gate National Parks

Crissy Field and the Crissy Field Center celebrate 10 years of connecting communities with their national parks.

View of Alcatraz Island from a ferry on a nice sunny day
Living History Day on Alcatraz
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Join us for Living History Day on Alcatraz. All activities are free and are designed to give the visitor a sense of what life was like on Alcatraz when it was an important seacoast defensive fort during the American Civil War.

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