Stories

Aerial photo of Fort Mason, the San Francisco Bay, and the city.
How the military fomented San Francisco's queer community

Discover the history of how the military shaped San Francisco's LGBTQ community.

Statements from Parks Conservancy open letter.
Open letter: We condemn anti-Black racism, are allies for equality in our parks and communities

Black Lives Matter—here at the Parks Conservancy, on our public lands and across the nation. We condemn anti-Black racism. Racial injustice and inequities across society have been a part of national systemic discrimination and bias for far too long. They will not be our future.

Golden Gate Bridge Crafts
Craft your way across the Golden Gate Bridge with these projects

Daydreaming of the Golden Gate Bridge and feeling artsy? Pick one of these Golden Gate Bridge themed crafts and channel your inspiration from those majestic towers.

Historic image of dignitaries at Muir Woods to remember FDR.
At FDR Memorial 75 years ago, Muir Woods showed its healing power

May 19 marks three quarters of a century since diplomats from across the globe ventured into Muir Woods to honor the memory of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Instructions on how to make your own birding binoculars using recycled products.
How to make binoculars for kids with recycled items

"Kids don’t need magnification; they need blinders. They just need directional 'wings' to help them point the darn binoculars correctly," said Allen Fish, Director of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory.

Lana Salvador (center) with her fellow healthcare workers in San Francisco.
Nature’s lessons help a nurse in the midst of global pandemic

Lana Salvador, a respiratory isolation nurse in San Francisco, reflects on the lessons she learned in nature 10 years ago as a LINC intern, and how she still uses those lessons today.

Colored pencils next to a piece of paper titled "Parks at Home: Activity Pack"
Download free "Parks at Home" activity pack for kids

Each activity includes fun facts about animals and people in the park, helping kids connect with nature even when they can’t get outside.

So what are you waiting for? Download the free activity pack now and get playing!

Yellow wildflowers on hill at Mori Point
Spring 2020 guide to the parks

This year, since we’re all sheltering in place, we invite you to celebrate these milestones from your home or backyard.

A monarch butterfly in nature.
Backyard BioBlitz: See the parks from wherever you are

In times of great uncertainty, reconnecting to nature and grounding yourself in the outdoors can be a calming practice. Here are a couple of suggestions on how to get started.

A teacher connected with her students via video for their trout release.
Teacher releases trout on video for students: Good news from the parks

A teacher connecting with her students virtually. Young people comforting each other through poetry and photography. Even some hilarious 1-star Yelp reviews can help comfort us all during these times. 

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