Our Work

Two adults and a young boy sit together outdoors in bright sun.
Backyard Bound

Annual youth summit that engages Bay Area young people through camping and bonding in national parks

A group of four high school students stand in a line outdoors while leading a presentation about the natural environment
Finding Urban Nature

A 2-day workshop utilizing “Finding Urban Nature: An Educators’ Guide to Exploring San Francisco Natural History.” 

A large group of people stand outside in pairs and speak to their partners during a leadership training
Professional Development for Educators and Youth Workers

Training for children and youth workers.

Camping at the Presidio Resource Kits

If you’re looking for additional activities to use during your CAP visit, check out these kits! They’re a fun way for you to engage with your group, learn about the Presidio, and develop your leadership skills.   

Camping at the Presidio (CAP) Kits Descriptions

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MLK Day of Service
Winter Guide to the Parks for the Hip and Happening

Critters might crawl into a hole and hibernate through the winter, but that’s no reason for you to do the same! Learn about some fun activities that you and your family can enjoy in the coming days and weeks…it’s our “hot list” for the cold months!

Muir Woods Historic Redwoods
NPS to Require Muir Woods Parking and Shuttle Reservations Starting Jan. 16

To better protect Muir Woods’ extraordinary natural resources and improve visitor experiences and safety, the National Park Service will require reservations for vehicle parking and shuttle seats, beginning Jan. 16, 2018. Reservations can be made online or by phone starting Jan. 1.

A view of The Palace of Fine Arts and San Francisco skyline from the park bench at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Presidio Tunnel Tops

The Presidio Tunnel Tops is the newest national park experience coming in Spring 2022. It will be a place where visitors and residents can gather with friends and family to play and learn, take in panoramic views of the bay and city, experience culture and community, and launch their adventure in the Presidio and across the Golden Gate National Parks. 

Bay Trail at Battery East
Bay Trail at Battery East

The Parks Conservancy and National Park Service began improvements to the Bay Trail at Battery East in 2008, with the construction of bicycle, pedestrian, and accessible paths where formal trails did not previously exist.

Presidio Visitor Center
Conscientious Gift Ideas for Your Loved Ones (and the Parks!)

Light up your loved one’s eyes, while you enliven your parks—by supporting the Conservancy’s education and conservation programs. Here’s a holiday-season primer on our park stores—and some specially selected gifts—that will delight AND make a difference!

Hawk Hill
New Hawk Hill Trail: Give Holiday Visitors the Gift of “Wow!”

Here’s a holiday gift from the park trail crew that truly everyone will enjoy: a newly finished, accessible trail segment that offers some of the most breathtaking vistas in the Bay Area—of the Golden Gate, Pacific Ocean, and Marin Headlands.

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