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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.
Statue of Yoda at LucasArts in the Presidio.

Places to visit, things to do in parks not so far, far away

Parks
Graphic for "Intertribal Dance Gathering: Dancing is Our Medicine" event
Sat, May 24 11:00am-4:00pm
Meadows at Presidio Tunnel Tops
Events
Presidio Promenade
Wed, May 14 6:30am-9:30am
Presidio Main Post Transit Center
Events
Poppies overlooking Fort Cronkhite and Rodeo Beach
Sat, May 10 10:00am-1:00pm
Hill 88
Events
Flowers in bloom at Alcatraz Historic Gardens
Axios
April 22, 2025
The main entrance to Muir Woods National Monument.
Mon, May 05 11:00am-12:00pm
Fri, May 09 11:00am-12:00pm
Sat, May 10 11:00am-12:00pm
Muir Woods Visitor Center
Events
A formerly incarcerated speaker lectures in the Alcatraz Dining Hall
Sat, May 10 2:00pm-3:00pm
Alcatraz Cellhouse - Dining Hall
Events
Two women carrying bug nets in a grassy field inspect specimen vials
Sat, May 10 11:00am-2:00pm
Lake Lagunitas Parking Lot
Event
Two women carrying bug nets in a grassy field inspect specimen vials
Sky Oaks Watershed Headquarters
Event
Two women carrying bug nets in a grassy field inspect specimen vials
Sky Oaks Watershed Headquarters
Event
A group of hikers on a trail at Roy's Redwoods
Marin Independent Journal
April 2, 2025
Rancho Corral de Tierra
Volunteer