Sustainability

View of wind turbines and solar panels from atop an Alcatraz cruises boat.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area is now carbon neutral. Here’s what that means.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area has achieved carbon-neutral park operations. But what does that really mean? Let's break down what goes in to our park's carbon footprint, take stock of what we've accomplished so far, and think about where to go from here in our continuing effort towards sustainability.

Presidio Nursery volunteers work with seeds
(CANCELED) Presidio Nursery
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Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park.

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Presidio Nursery volunteers work with seeds
(CANCELED) Presidio Nursery
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Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park.

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Presidio Nursery volunteers work with seeds
(CANCELED) Presidio Nursery
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Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park.

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Volunteers work with manzanita cuttings
(CANCELED) Presidio Nursery
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Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park.

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Volunteers work with manzanita cuttings
(CANCELED) Presidio Nursery
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Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park.

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Volunteers wash pots at the Fort Funston Nursery
(CANCELED) Fort Funston Nursery
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Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park.

Stewardship Intern at Work
(CANCELED) Park Stewardship Marin - Muir Beach
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Become a Park Steward and help protect endangered species and restore sensitive habitat in Marin.

Stewardship Intern at Work
Park Stewardship Marin - Oakwood Valley
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Become a Park Steward and help protect endangered species and restore sensitive habitat in Marin.

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Volunteers at Muir Beach
(CANCELED) Park Stewardship Marin - Muir Beach
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Become a Park Steward and help protect endangered species and restore sensitive habitat in Marin.

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