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Park outing at Lands End with Rafiki Coalition
Gateways Article
For the last 8 years, we've partnered with Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness, which works to eliminate health disparities and improve wellness for Black and marginalized communities in San Francisco.
A Kayak paddles over the Golden Gate waters, viewed before Alcatraz Island from Crissy Field East Beach.
Events
Alcatraz Island
Authors Ken Widner and Mike Lynch will return to the Rock for a three-day book signing event on Alcatraz Island, spotlighting their bestselling book “Alcatraz: The Last Escape.”
Photo of author Chris Carlsson.
Events
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.
A formerly incarcerated speaker lectures in the Alcatraz Dining Hall
Events
Alcatraz Cellhouse - Dining Hall
The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a biweekly program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons.
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.
Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz, Trace exhibit
Yahoo News. Singapore
September 30, 2014
Weather Channel
March 22, 2013
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