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A sunny day over Crissy Field Marsh.
Volunteer

Belonging in Nature: July 2025

Fri, Jul 11 12:00pm-4:00pm
Quartermaster Reach
We’re excited to kick off a special summer series of Belonging in Nature: Queer & Trans Community Day land stewardship programs (June-September) in collaboration with four amazing artists, chefs, and land stewards!
A sunny day over Crissy Field Marsh.
Volunteer

Belonging in Nature: June 2025

Quartermaster Reach
We’re excited to kick off a special summer series of Belonging in Nature: Queer & Trans Community Day land stewardship programs (June-September) in collaboration with four amazing artists, chefs, and land stewards!
Historic image from "This is the Army" play.
Stories

Gender, Expression, and WWII

The roles of men and women in society shifted during WWII. Millions of women, and people of color saw increased opportunity for employment and service. This societal change had an impact on young LGBTQ+ people across the country.
An Anna's hummingbird.
Volunteer

Belonging in Nature: BIPOC Queer and Trans Community Day

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Join us for a day of connection, learning, and restoration at Hummingbird Farm, designed for BIPOC queer and trans individuals.
Volunteers work with manzanita cuttings
Volunteer

Belonging in Nature: Queer and Trans Community Day

Presidio Native Plant Nursery
Join us for a transformative and restorative day at the Presidio Nursery!
An NPS ranger holds a sign that says "Gay and Lesbian Employees of the National Park Service" in the San Francisco Pride Parade.
Stories

The untold story of how LGBTQ+ park rangers started marching in Pride

On a Sunday in June 1972, spectators gathered in celebration to watch “gay horseback riders, marching bands, and drag queens throwing kisses” during the first ever “official” San Francisco Pride Parade. Twenty years later, when the Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) was established in the National Park Service, members were...
Visitors enjoy a sunny day at Lake Lagunitas.
Volunteer

Belonging in Nature: BIPOC Queer and Trans Community Day

Lake Lagunitas Parking Lot
Join us for an enriching day designed to celebrate and support the BIPOC, queer, and trans community through connection with nature!
A red, black, and white bird seen perching on a tree at Rancho Corral de Tierra.
Events

Queers of a Feather (LGBTQ+ Birding Event)

East Beach Crissy Field Parking Lot
Calling all LGBTQ+ community members! Come birding with POST, Parks Conservancy, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, Golden Gate Bird Alliance, and meet other queers of a feather!
Smiling Parks Conservancy staff and NPS Rangers hold a Golden Gate National Parks banner and rainbow umbrellas in the Pride Parade.
Stories

San Francisco Pride Parade 2024: 'Outstanding' photos!

Parks Conservancy and National Park Service staff marched proudly in the San...

It was a day filled with joy, community, and lots of rainbows as we celebrated our LGBTQ+ park staff and visitors.
Park staff pose for a photo at the Presidio Nursery.
LGBTQ

Queer & Trans Outdoors Staff Day

Come connect with other queer & trans staff and interns who work in the outdoors and/or at an environmental organization!