Institute at Golden Gate (IGG)

ParkRx Census
Institute at Golden Gate (IGG)
There are currently 71 ParkRx programs in 32 states and the number is growing!
Food for the Parks
Health and Wellness
Food for the Parks: Case Studies of Sustainable Food in America’s Most Treasured Places
Graphical illustration of BayClic logo
Our Work
The Institute at the Golden Gate helped found and provides support for BayCLIC, a consortium of over 30 educational institutions dedicated to increasing climate literacy and inspiring action in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Parks: The New Climate Classroom report
Conservation
Parks: the New Climate Classroom highlights best practices in climate communications from innovators and practitioners in the parks, education, communications, and other related fields.
Needs assessment report
Conservation

December 2014

Bay Area Climate Change Education Needs Assessment was conducted to gauge the barriers and needs of informal environmental educators in the Bay Area. This assessment identifies a number of challenges to teaching climate change, as well as a desire among educators to collaborate on a regional level. This report will...
Preview of Climate in the Parks Report
Our Work
Climate in the Parks explores a selection of cutting-edge climate change education programs from parks around the world.
Food For Parks: Roadmap
Conservation
Food for the Parks: A Roadmap to Success guides park leaders and concessioners on the specifics of transitioning to a healthy and sustainable food program.
Needs assessment report
Conservation
Bay Area Climate Change Education Needs Assessment was conducted to gauge the barriers and needs of informal environmental educators in the Bay Area.
Hikers near Muir Beach
Our Work
Park Prescription Program Toolkit is an interactive, step-by-step guide for agencies interested in starting their own Park Prescription program.
ParkRx Census
Our Work
From the start, the Institute has promoted the health benefits of parks and nature, energizing a movement that continues to gain momentum as more evidence shows nature can improve health and well-being.