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Best moments from the Alcatraz Canoe Journey 2019

At daybreak on Indigenous People’s Day 2019, in commemoration of 50th anniversary of the 1969 Occupation of Alcatraz, the Bay Area indigenous community hosted the first-ever canoe trip around the island. Starting from the Aquatic Park Historic District, the flotilla of canoes were powered by communities and families from across the West Coast. Each canoe and person therein carried forward the legacy of the Occupation for a new generation.

Spring 2018 Guide to the Parks for the Hip and Happening

Good times and chill vibes are blooming all across the Golden Gate National Parks, with fun volunteer activities, wildflower season, picnic days, and an epic park party for a great cause. Spring ahead and discover the scenic and sensational events in the next couple of months!

Jerusalem cricket (Stenopelmatus fuscus)

Top 10 Creepiest Critters in the Parks

Life is not all river otters and coyote pups. Some organisms in these national parks simply give us the heebie-jeebies—justifiably or not. With Halloween a few days away, here’s our list of the scariest and grossest creatures. For the squeamish, turn away. For the stout-hearted, read on—if you dare.

Building Mosaics, Alcatraz Gardens Workshop Series

Alcatraz Gardens Class Series: Building Mosaics

Sat, Mar 2, 2019, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Alcatraz Gardens

This day-long course is co-hosted/sponsored by the Conservancy's Alcatraz Gardens program and will begin with a tour of the historic gardens with manager Shelagh Fritz to gain inspiration for you to create your own mosaic. With ideas in mind, local artist Kristi Halva will walk through the steps of creating a beautiful piece of art of your own.

Flow Yoga on Alcatraz - CANCELLED

Sat, Jan 12, 2019, 9:00 - 11:30am

Come and enjoy the very unique experience of practicing yoga on "The Rock" in the setting of the gardens. We'll spend 60 minutes moving together through a lighthearted, all levels, flow based yoga class. No yoga experience necessary!

Pole covered in yarn with Fort Point and Golden Gate Bridge in background.

Colorful Immigrant Yarn Project dazzles at Fort Point: Our favorite Instagram posts

See our favorite photos of the multicolored and thought-provoking Immigrant Yarn Project at Fort Point (open now through May 19).

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Close up of an intern working with plants

(Canceled) Nursery Series: Growing Plants from Cuttings

Fri, Apr 17, 2020, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Presidio Native Plant Nursery

Come learn the secrets of cloning plants by cutting off branches and encouraging them to root! Meghan Steinharter (Fort Funston and Oceana Nurseries Manager) and Robin Binaoro (Associate Nursery Manager) will discuss the science behind clonal propagation.

Ocean Beach visitors warm up beside a bonfire in the iconic fire pits as a golden sunset illuminates the sky.

Ocean Beach bonfires: How to snag a fire pit

Where else can you roast s'mores while watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean? So bundle up and head out to these beaches for a memorable time out.