Native Plants

Clarkia rubicunda, also known as Farewell to Spring.

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This wildflower means farewell to spring, hello to summer

While this is an exciting change that many look forward to, it is nature's way of telling us that the season of spring is coming to a close.

The Alcatraz Historic Gardens with the Rock's famed water tower in the background.

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'Historic' water once meant for laundry now helps Alcatraz Gardens thrive

Shelagh Fritz, Program Manager for Alcatraz Historic Gardens, has worked to install an innovative rainwater catchment system on the Rock. We sat down with Shelagh to learn more.

Volunteers prune plants at a native plant nursery

Events

Presidio Nursery - Earth Day

Presidio Native Plant Nursery

Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park.

California poppies seen in the Golden Gate National Parks.

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Which California native wildflower are you, based on your zodiac sign?

Spring brings so much life and joy into our parks, but did you know you had a special connection to a particular wildflower species based on your sign? Find out which flower is your special match!

California poppies seen in the Marin Headlands.

Gateways Article

Beyond the super bloom: Why wildflowers are so important to Bay Area parks

Although the wildflowers are numerous and diverse in a super bloom, there are still reasons to not step on or pick your local wildflowers. (As a reminder, it is illegal to pick or collect plants in national forests, parks, and monuments without a permit!)