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A monarch butterfly in nature.
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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.
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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.
A volunteer uses plant shears to trim a bush along a trail
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How do outdoor spaces influence mental health?

Ever wonder why you feel calmer, more focused, and happier when you take a hike outside?
Some of the interesting geological formations seen from Lands End.
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San Francisco rocks! The fascinating history behind Bay Area geology

San Francisco’s most unique and interesting attribute might be the Bay Area’s geology.
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory intern Kirsti Carr.
Park E-Ventures Article

On life and raptors: Intern's lessons learned in a year atop Hawk Hill

After a few minutes of listing bird qualities, Kirsti Carr stops herself and laughs. “I love everything about birds,” she admits. “They’re just weird!”
Lands End overlook with views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Park E-Ventures Article

New San Francisco Crosstown Trail: Tips for making beautiful connections

The wonderful idea of the newly unveiled San Francisco Crosstown Trail is to make one big link, from Candlestick Point to the Presidio and Lands End, so you can walk or bike from one end of the city all the way to the other.
Small blue butterfly with two rows of white-rimmed black dots on the underside of its wings.
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Lupine and butterfly nets: Step-by-step on how we're helping save endangered Mission blue butterfly

A look at the painstaking work that goes into preserving habitat for the federally endangered Mission blue butterfly.
Box steps challenge hikers along the Batteries to Bluffs Trail
Gateways Article

Hit the Trail: How to find dolphins, digger bees on the western edge of the Presidio

Welcome to our new Hit the Trail feature! We’ll go in-depth on one of our park sites and get you ready to explore. First up: The western edge of the Presidio.
Three people stand on a hillside overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge
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What does caring for the parks really mean?

Caring doesn’t happen everywhere; some jobs are a means to an end, or summer flings. They must have meaningfulness to create a sense of care in the worker.
Banana slug spotted at Rancho Corral de Tierra.
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California banana slugs: Fun facts about our vibrant, terrestrial molluscs

The California banana slug is one of San Mateo County’s most iconic species. These animals need moisture, shade, and decomposing plant and animal material for consumption.