Our Work

Chris Lehnertz (left) with her award’s namesake Fran Mainella
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Chris Lehnertz was honored with the Fran P. Mainella Award by the Clemson University Institute for Parks in recognition of her long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion in our nation’s parks.
Redwood fog globe, available at Parks Conservancy stores and online.
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Give a gift that feels good with one of our award-winning fog globes.
Two Park Stewardship Trail Crew members give big smiles for the camera
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A Trail Stewardship Intern’s reflections on a transformative year.
A volunteer uses plant shears to trim a bush along a trail
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Ever wonder why you feel calmer, more focused, and happier when you take a hike outside?
Nature Journal Club
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Crissy Field Center
Join the Nature Journal Club for a 1.5 hour workshop on an important fundamental skill in building your field sketching skills! November's workshop will be taught by John Muir Laws and will delve more into the possibilities of all the different creative elements you can include in a journal page.
Ferruginous Hawk
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During the autumn months, GGRO hawkwatch volunteers identify and tally 19 species of birds of prey.
Two San Francisco Park Steward smile
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Get to know our new San Francisco Park Stewardship interns
Two San Francisco Park Steward smile
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Interns reflect on a year in the parks.
Volunteers in rain gear celebrate their hard work on the Coastal Trail.
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What kinds of shenanigans have the trail crew enjoyed with our volunteers the past 4 months?