Cultural Preservation

The main entrance to Muir Woods National Monument.
Article

Sierra Club denounces John Muir's racist beliefs: The complicated history of Muir Woods

“We share the history of racism in national parklands as tools and reminders for change,” said Chris Lehnertz, President & CEO of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. “We are on the strong side of advocating for a more just world.”
Nike Missle Site Volunteers
Events

(CANCELED) Marin Historic Landscape and Maintenance: Nike Missile Site

Fri, Oct 16 9:30am-12:30pm
Fri, Nov 20 9:30am-12:30pm
Fri, Dec 18 9:30am-12:30pm
Nike Missile Site
Help restore and maintain the historic Nike Missile Site in the Marin Headlands.
Volunteer on Alcatraz Island
Events

(CANCELED) Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Fri, Oct 02 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Oct 07 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Oct 09 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Oct 14 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Oct 16 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Oct 21 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Oct 23 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Oct 28 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Oct 30 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Nov 04 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Nov 06 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Nov 11 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Nov 13 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Nov 18 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Nov 20 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Nov 25 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Nov 27 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Dec 02 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Dec 04 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Dec 09 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Dec 11 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Dec 16 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Dec 18 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Dec 23 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Dec 25 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Dec 30 8:00am-12:00pm
Alcatraz Gardens
Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock.
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Events

(CANCELED) Black Point Historic Gardens

Black Point Meeting Location
Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Events

(CANCELED) Black Point Historic Gardens

Tue, Oct 06 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Oct 13 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Oct 20 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Oct 27 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Nov 03 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Nov 10 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Nov 17 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Nov 24 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Dec 01 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Dec 08 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Dec 15 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Dec 22 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Dec 29 9:00am-12:00pm
Black Point Meeting Location
Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.
Presidio Volunteer
Events

(CANCELED) Presidio Forest Stewards

Fri, Oct 02 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Oct 09 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Oct 16 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Oct 23 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Oct 30 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Nov 06 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Nov 13 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Nov 20 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Nov 27 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Dec 04 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Dec 11 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Dec 18 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Dec 25 9:00am-12:00pm
Presidio Main Post Transit Center
Help tend to the health of the Presidio’s historic forests.
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Events

(CANCELED) Black Point Historic Gardens

Sat, Oct 17 9:00am-12:00pm
Sat, Nov 21 9:00am-12:00pm
Sat, Dec 19 9:00am-12:00pm
Black Point Meeting Location
Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.
NPS arrowhead commemorating Alcatraz Occupation
Stories

50th Anniversary of Alcatraz Occupation Gallery

In November 2019, hundreds of people from around the country came to Alcatraz to celebrate a momentous event in the Native American rights movement: The 50th anniversary of the 19-month Occupation of Alcatraz from 1969 to 1971. Here are photos of the series of events that took place on the...
Tipi on Alcatraz with Golden Gate Bridge in background
Park E-Ventures Article

In their own words: History comes alive at Alcatraz Occupation Anniversary

Volunteers at Nike Missile Site.
Events

Winter Warm-Up Series: Fort Cronkhite

Coastal Trail Trailhead at Fort Cronkhite
Help preserve historic structures and protect native habitat throughout Marin.