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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.
VIA Magazine
August 26, 2013
Weekend Sherpa
December 13, 2007
Lands End Lookout
Huffington Post
April 30, 2012
Huffington Post
September 23, 2013
Lands End
Weekend Sherpa
March 6, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle
May 12, 2014
The Daily Beast
September 28, 2014
Stuff, Entertainment. New Zealand
October 2, 2014
The Daily Star. Lebanon
October 2, 2014
San Francisco Chronicle
January 14, 2013
San Francisco Chronicle
March 19, 2013
Huffington Post
September 6, 2013
San Francisco Chronicle
September 23, 2014
San Francisco Chronicle
September 27, 2013
San Francisco Chronicle
March 22, 2014
San Francisco Chronicle
March 26, 2014