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A group of volunteers smile for a photo after deck flossing in Muir Woods.
Women's Fall Trail Day

Upcoming Event Dates

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Come hang out with the female-identifying NPS Trail Crew folks while we work hard to improve the trail systems of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.  All female-identifying, non-binary, gender non-conforming individuals are welcome to join this safe (and gorgeous!) space.

Registration Required
a scenic view from the Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco, with a cartoon donut hiking along as part of the Golden Gate Dozen Trail
Walktober Finale: The Golden Gate Dozen

San Francisco's Walktober event is headed for an exciting finish along the Golden Gate Dozen Trail. Join one of the two events to follow the new trail connecting 12 national park sites.

Lands End Lookout
Walktober Finale: The Golden Gate Half-Dozen

San Francisco's Walktober event is headed for an exciting finish along the Golden Gate Dozen Trail. Join one of the two events to follow the new trail connecting 12 national park sites.

A mix of flowers in bloom at Black Point Historic Gardens
Falling for Native Plants

Upcoming Event Dates

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Join us to celebrate 5 years of the Black Point Historic Gardens being open to the public after 50 years of abandonment behind fences.

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A volunteer picks up litter at Presidio Tunnel Tops
Litter Patrol with Presidio Tunnel Tops Stewards

Upcoming Event Dates

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Help care for the landscaped areas at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.

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A volunteer picks up litter at Presidio Tunnel Tops
Litter Patrol with Presidio Tunnel Tops Stewards

Upcoming Event Dates

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Help care for the landscaped areas at the Presidio Tunnel Tops.

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Alison Forrestel looks up for a smile while holding a clipboard among vegetation plots in a hilly grassland habitat.
Article
Scientist Profile: Dr. Alison Forrestel, Natural Resources Chief
Portrait of Data manager Lizzy Edson smiling on the bridge by Rodeo Lagoon.
Article
Scientist Profile: Lizzy Edson, Data Coordinator
Parks Conservancy Public Information Coordinator Melissa De Gant helped visitors understand the scope of the Redwood Renewal project in Muir Woods.
Gateways Article
Five Questions About … Redwood Renewal, saving coho salmon in Muir Woods
Youth in the Urban Trailblazers program on a hike through the Presidio.
Gateways Article
Listen to the sounds of environmental justice in San Francisco
Chris Lehnertz (left) with her award’s namesake, former National Park Service Director Fran Mainella, at the Hartzog awards ceremony
Article
Parks Conservancy CEO wins award for commitment to inclusion in national parks
Redwood fog globe, available at Parks Conservancy stores and online.
Article
Celebrate San Francisco's beloved fog this holiday season with an award-winning fog globe
Fort Mason's Great Meadow during a sunset
Gateways Article
Hit the Trail: Fort Mason
Stairs down to Black Sands Beach
Gateways Article
Hidden gems of the GGNRA you have to see to believe
Alcatraz Island
Article
Best moments from the Alcatraz Canoe Journey 2019
Colorful dyed fabric.
Marin Parks Stewardship Newsletter Article
California native plants to dye for
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
A banded juvenile Red-tailed Hawk takes flight after release.
Park E-Ventures Article
Fall 2019 Guide to the Golden Gate National Parks
Lands End overlook with views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Park E-Ventures Article
New San Francisco Crosstown Trail: Tips for making beautiful connections
Close up of red moth, the buckwheat root borer, crawling in the grass.
Article
Reflections and new directions for park BioBlitzes
Small blue butterfly with two rows of white-rimmed black dots on the underside of its wings, drinking from a flower
Article
Lupine and butterfly nets: Step-by-step on how we're helping save endangered Mission blue butterfly
Waving with pride
Article
Pride month blooms in San Francisco and Bay Area parks
Pole surrounded by a knitted American flag at Fort Point National Historic Site
Article
Immigrant Yarn Project reminds us why we make programs ‘For All’
The Alcatraz Historic Gardens with the Rock's famed water tower in the background.
Gateways Article
'Historic' water once meant for laundry now helps Alcatraz Gardens thrive
Ocean Beach
Park E-Ventures Article
Hidden dangers of Ocean Beach
A small group of people focus on individual tasks while working outside on a trail overlook a body of water
Article
The story of a trail: Impressive work goes into rebuilding trails, saving species

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