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PICs at Muir Woods.
Gateways Article
In the fall of 2019, a special project launched at Muir Woods to help save endangered coho salmon. Redwood Renewal involves removing large boulders (“rip-rap”) from Redwood Creek and adding fallen trees and branches to create small pools for juvenile coho salmon to thrive.
Youth in the Urban Trailblazers program on a hike through the Presidio.
Gateways Article
Youth at the Crissy Field Center have become podcasting pros, and you can hear their work on your way to work!
Nature Journal Club
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Crissy Field Center
Join the Nature Journal Club for a 1.5 hour workshop on an important fundamental skill in building your field sketching skills! December's workshop will be taught by special guest instructor Amy Schleser and will be all about creating compelling diagrams in your nature journal.
High School students sing in youth choir at Presidio Tunnel Tops ground-making ceremony.
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November 7, 2019

On Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, the Presidio Tunnel Tops started construction with a “Groundmaking” celebration with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Presidio Trust, the National Park Service, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. This new 14-acre parkland will sit atop the Presidio Parkway and reconnect the Main Post to Crissy...
Chris Lehnertz (left) with her award’s namesake Fran Mainella
Article
Chris Lehnertz was honored with the Fran P. Mainella Award by the Clemson University Institute for Parks in recognition of her long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion in our nation’s parks.
Redwood fog globe, available at Parks Conservancy stores and online.
Article
Give a gift that feels good with one of our award-winning fog globes.
Two Park Stewardship Trail Crew members give big smiles for the camera
Article
A Trail Stewardship Intern’s reflections on a transformative year.
A volunteer uses plant shears to trim a bush along a trail
Article
Ever wonder why you feel calmer, more focused, and happier when you take a hike outside?
Nature Journal Club
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Crissy Field Center
Join the Nature Journal Club for a 1.5 hour workshop on an important fundamental skill in building your field sketching skills! November's workshop will be taught by John Muir Laws and will delve more into the possibilities of all the different creative elements you can include in a journal page.
Ferruginous Hawk
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During the autumn months, GGRO hawkwatch volunteers identify and tally 19 species of birds of prey.