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Our Work

bat monitoring
Park E-Ventures Article

New Studies Shed Light on Mt. Tam's Bats

The partners of One Tam—the community initiative of the Tamalpais Lands Collaborative—launched a three-phased, three-year scientific research project to study the mountain's bats.
A group of educators stand together outside a building in a national park
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Crissy Field Center

Engaging communities who traditionally have had little-to-no access to national parks, the Center offers multicultural urban environmental education for youth.
Roving Ranger
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Community Programs and Social Impact

Sparking Positive Change Through the Power of Parks

We bring community groups to the parks, bring our Roving Ranger mobile trailhead into the community, and share resources to enable the power of nature, public lands and the history of resistance to inspire and educate. 

Soaring red-tailed hawk
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Plants, Animals, and Ecosystems

Conserving Wildlife and Habitats in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

The Golden Gate National Parks are notably rich in biological diversity due to the broad spectrum of habitats and unique geology within the parks.

Learning at Crissy Field
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Education and Youth Programs

Nurturing the Future of Our Parks and Community

In partnership with the National Park Service, local schools, and community organizations, the Parks Conservancy is proud to provide an award-winning suite of hands-on, immersive programs for kids and youth at all grade levels.

See-Saw Conversation
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Trail & Park Improvements

Caring for the Sustainability and Enjoyment of Your Parks

We help maintain 116 miles of trails and 1,439 historic structures in the parks and create new parks like the recently opened Presidio Tunnel Tops, a welcoming space built by the community, for the community.

Parks Conservancy staff help release coho salmon at Redwood Creek
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About Us

OUR MISSION: PARKS FOR ALL FOREVER

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit membership organization created to preserve the Golden Gate national parks, enhance the experiences of park visitors, and build a community dedicated to conserving the parks for the future. Come join our dedicated and mission-driven team. View our current job openings.
Parks Conservancy staff lead a Camping at the Presidio program
Our Work

Our Work

Thanks to YOU we are leaving the Golden Gate National Parks better than we found them: Improving trails, building overlooks, and growing plants. And we're engaging the next generation of park stewards through richly rewarding opportunities for young people of all ages. Scroll down to see our wide variety of...
wind turbines
Park E-Ventures Article

Crissy Field Center Wind Turbines on the Cutting Edge of Energy

Crissy Field Center isn’t just built on green principles and clean energy—it’s actively advancing sustainability technology. Discover the story behind the wind turbines on the lawn in front of the Center, and how they are generating invaluable data on urban wind energy.
Parks Conservancy staff working on the installation of the StoryWalk at Lands End
Park E-Ventures Article

Tales Forever: Read a Story, Page by Page, as You Walk a Trail

Through the magic of StoryWalks, pages from two charming children’s books will be placed on signs along trails at Lands End and Mountain Lake (Presidio) this summer. Learn about this project—and other fun programs in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library.