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A park ranger greets visitors at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Blog
Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz on how national parks—and places like Alcatraz Island—can help us honor the past, spark connection in the present, and boldly shape a more just, inclusive future belonging to all of us.
People walking a path in the Presidio Tunnel Tops with the Golden Gate Bridge
Gateways Article
America’s national parks are at a crossroads, from the storied walls of Alcatraz Island in the GGNRA to the towering granite face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Behind the beauty lies a mounting crisis: our national parks are aging, underfunded, and increasingly at risk. Love alone won’t save...
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.
Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Point Entrance
Events
A formerly incarcerated speaker lectures in the Alcatraz Dining Hall
Sat, Jul 19 2:00pm-3:00pm
Sat, Aug 02 2:00pm-3:00pm
Sat, Aug 09 2:00pm-3:00pm
Alcatraz Island - New Industries Building
Events
Bees pollinate a California poppy.
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteers at Crissy Field
Stinson Beach Parking Lot
Events
volunteer; trails; women's trail day
Fort Funston Main Parking Lot
Volunteer
Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Point Entrance
Events
NPS park ranger gives a candlelight tour to guests at Fort Point
Fort Point
Events