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Photo of author Chris Carlsson.
Events

'Hidden San Francisco' Book Signing

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

Celebrate Earth Day on Alcatraz

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

Women's Spring Trail Day

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

City Nature Challenge: Bioblitz at Lands End

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

Nature Quest: Explore, Engage, and Discover the Coastside Parks!

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

Black History Day on Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island
On Feb. 27, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy will be highlighting untold stories of Black history on Alcatraz Island.
Hiking with dog

Creating Lifelong Park Users, One Walk at a Time

Park E-Ventures Article
Presidio Native Plant Nursery staff

New Podcast: Nurturing Communities of Plants—and Volunteers

Park E-Ventures Article

The Perfect Pie Pairing for Your Milagra Hike

Park E-Ventures Article

What Bird Personality Fits Your Bill?

Park E-Ventures Article
BioBlitz 2014

Golden Gate National Parks BioBlitz Reaches New Heights

Park E-Ventures Article

Pollution Palooza: Good, Clean Fun!

Park E-Ventures Article
Snowy Plover

This Celebration’s For the Birds

Park E-Ventures Article
Hawk watch

Wing-Wing Proposition: See Raptors, Advance Science as a GGRO Volunteer

Park E-Ventures Article

Did You Know: Start Your Engines!

Park E-Ventures Article
Volunteers Caring for Native Plants

Listen to the Spin of the Parks’ Restoration Cycle

Park E-Ventures Article
East Peak, Mount Tamalpais

Two Ways “TLC” Brightens the Future for Mount Tam

Park E-Ventures Article
youth biodiversity education

One Finch, Two Firs, Red Fox, Blue Fish

Park E-Ventures Article

Beyond BioBlitz: Project WISE Youth Bring Science to the Parks

Park E-Ventures Article
Trails Forever

Climate Change and Our Shifting Sense of Place

Park E-Ventures Article
Drought Tolerant Native Plant Gardening

Feeling Proactive in a Time of Drought: Don’t Panic, Plant Natives!

Park E-Ventures Article
California Lilac, Ceanothus thyrsiflorus

Little Changes, Big Problems? Why Phenology Matters

Park E-Ventures Article
Muir Woods boardwalk

Muir Woods’ Boardwalk Empire Expands

Park E-Ventures Article
California Wild Rose blooms on the Battery East Trail steps.

Participate in BioBlitz

Park E-Ventures Article
raven

The Ravens of Hawk Hill: Intelligence, Play, and Social Behavior

Park E-Ventures Article

Bioblitz: Test Your Species Spotting Skills

Park E-Ventures Article

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