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Photo of author Chris Carlsson.
Events
Sat, May 31 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presidio Visitor Center
The Parks Conservancy invites you to the Presidio Visitor Center on Saturday, May 31st from Noon-1 p.m., for a book signing with author and local historian Chris Carlsson.
The Alcatraz Historic Gardens with the Power Plant seen in the background.
Events
Alcatraz Island
Join us for a special Earth Day experience on Alcatraz Island, where history meets nature. Explore the island’s stunning gardens, discover sustainable gardening practices, and participate in a hands-on marine science activity that connects us to the health of San Francisco Bay.
Sign saying "Women Working" with a trail crew in the background.
Volunteer
Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
Come work alongside members of the NPS Trail Crew to help improve the trail systems of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This space is designed to connect all women and their allies to nature.
Discovering local flora and fauna during the City Nature Challenge.
Events
Lands End Lookout Visitor Center
Join us for the City Nature Challenge at Lands End!
Discovering local flora and fauna during the City Nature Challenge.
Stories
TBD
Come learn about your local parks and libraries!
A historic black-and-white photograph of a group of incarcerated musicians at Alcatraz Island playing in a prison band.
Events
Alcatraz Island
On Feb. 27, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy will be highlighting untold stories of Black history on Alcatraz Island.
Path winding through Rancho Corral de Tierra

Difficulty

Length

1.84 miles round-trip
Trail
Red-tailed Hawk

Hawk/Raptor Personality Quiz Results

Conservation
Battery Wagner along the Kirby Cove Road in the Marin Headlands.

Difficulty

Length

0.13 miles round-trip
Trail
Sunrise from Battery Spencer

Difficulty

Length

0.86 miles round-trip
Trail
Habitat restoration volunteers work on Alta Ridge

Length

5.02 miles round-trip
Trail
Fort Baker

Difficulty

Length

1.17 miles round-trip
Trail

Difficulty

Length

0.28 miles round-trip
Trail
Fort Baker Chapel

Difficulty

Length

0.31 miles round-trip
Trail
Former Tennessee Valley Native Plant Nursery and adjoining stables

Difficulty

Length

0.66 miles round-trip
Trail
Red-tailed Hawk

Hawk/Raptor Personality Quiz

Conservation
Ben Johnson Trail

Difficulty

Length

2.64 miles round-trip
Trail
Baquiano Trail up Sweeney Ridge

Difficulty

Length

2.22 miles round-trip
Trail
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Learning at Crissy Field
Stories
Chopped vegetables provide a colorful aesthetic
Conservation
Enjoying colors of sunset at Lands End

Difficulty

Length

1.20 miles round-trip
Trail
Conservation
Rendering of the proposed Marincello development in the Marin Headlands

Length

2.90 miles round-trip
Trail