Our Work

Students check out a California poppy being grown at a nursery.
Green Thumbs Up (Grades 4-5)

Learn more about Green Thumbs Up, an education program for grades 4-5 at the Native Plant Nurseries. 

Students examine native plants in the demonstration garden.
Petal Pushers (Grades 2-3)

Learn more about Petal Pushers, an education program for grades 2-3 at the Native Plant Nurseries. 

A student sketches a plant during a Seeds to Flowers program
Seeds to Flowers (Grades K-2)

Learn more about Seeds to Flowers, an education program for grades K-2 at the Native Plant Nurseries. 

A child looks through a magnifying glass at a nurseries education program.
Education at the Native Plant Nurseries

The Parks Conservancy nurseries are hubs of community and education programming. We aim to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for youth to explore their connection with nature.

Colorful dragon suspended in an old Alcatraz prison building
Art in the Parks Archive

Take a look at how creative expression has been an integral part of the Golden Gate National Parks since 2006.

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Current Exhibits and Programs

Explore Art in the Parks today with any of these creative works now open for visitors. Come back soon to see more current exhibitions and programs—new opportunities and creative works are always making their way to to the national parks!

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Apply to the Art in the Parks Program

From foggy Sutro Baths to Alcatraz, Art in the Parks showcases site-specific works within national park settings that provide opportunities for reflection about nature and the unique culture of the San Francisco Bay Area. Proposals are accepted on a quarterly basis.

A barrage of weapons suspended in flight reveals itself on closer inspection to be an assortment of obscure objects made from secondhand clothes, worn fabric, and crocheted scraps
About Art in the Parks

Art in the Parks works with with a variety of community partners to bring the arts to park settings to provide new ways of experiencing and learning about place.

The Big Blue Whale sculpture
Monterey Bay Aquarium’s blue whale art installation accessibility signs

The Big Blue Whale sculpture is located at the west end of Crissy Field and will be free and open to the public October 13th, 2018 to January 13th, 2019. Below is the sign content accompanying the exhibition.

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Crissy Field Next

The National Park Service, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and the Presidio Trust are embarking upon the next chapter of Crissy Field’s revitalization—and we’re eager for your input and participation! Learn more about Crissy Field Next.

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