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Invasive Plant Patrol

Wed, Oct 2, 2019, 10:00am - 2:30pm

Bicentennial Camp

Hiking with a mission – help find and remove new infestations of invasive weeds while exploring the parks.

Habitat Restoration Team

Tue, Oct 22, 2019, 10:00am - Wed, Oct 23, 2019, 1:55pm

Tennessee Valley Native Plant Nursery

Help restore and protect critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge.

Habitat Restoration Team

Sun, Oct 20, 2019, 9:30am - 2:30pm

Battery Alexander Trailhead and Parking Lot

Help restore and protect critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge.

Diwali in the Parks

Sat, Oct 26, 2019, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Merrie Way Trailhead

Cultural festivals, traditions and holidays offer an opportunity to get together, share stories and food, and celebrate each other. Everyone is welcome to join and learn about this celebration of the Hindu Lunar calendar!

A volunteer holds a bucket and debris grabbing tool on a trail.

Celebrating our public lands on National Public Lands Day

What is National Public Lands Day? How long has it been around, and how can I help? Find answers to these questions and more.

Habitat Restoration Team

Tue, Oct 8, 2019, 10:00am - Wed, Oct 9, 2019, 1:55pm

Tennessee Valley Native Plant Nursery

Help restore and protect critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge.

Habitat Restoration Team

Sun, Oct 6, 2019, 9:30am - 2:30pm

Stinson Beach Parking Lot

Help restore and protect critical natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge.

Lainie Motamedi, left, and Park Ranger Katlyn Grubb ride out from the Horse Mounted Patrol Stables in the Marin Headlands.

The GGNRA’s most unique volunteers: Horse Mounted Patrol keeps parks safe

The Horse Mounted Patrol is the only program in the GGNRA that allows volunteers to ride National Park-owned horses. The 43-year-old program is unique in that it’s run entirely by volunteers—some of whom have served for close to three decades.

two people smile for the camera while holding plants they removed during a volunteer event

Volunteer Sofia loves the ecology, history, and community she found in the Golden Gate National Parks

The National Parks have a never ending “To-Do” list and a great portion of this list is taken on by our amazing volunteers. This season we are pointing a spotlight to a very special volunteer who has been working with us for almost a year!

Invasive Plant Patrol

Wed, Sep 11, 2019, 10:00am - 2:30pm

Stinson Terrace

Hiking with a mission – help find and remove new infestations of invasive weeds while exploring the parks.

Golden Gate Historic Landscaping and Maintenance

Your gift helps preserve over 84,000 acres of parkland

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