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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.
Lion statue at Sutro Heights Park
Wed, May 07 9:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Jun 04 9:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Jul 02 9:00am-12:00pm
Sutro Heights Park
Events
British artist Yinka Shonibare’s large-scale sculptural installation Man Moving Up
Fri, Jun 06 10:00am-5:00pm
Sat, Jun 07 10:00am-5:00pm
Sun, Jun 08 10:00am-5:00pm
Fort Point Entrance
Events
British artist Yinka Shonibare’s large-scale sculptural installation Man Moving Up

Major exhibition at Fort Point highlights the contributions and resilience of Black individuals during California’s early statehood

Our Work
Park Ranger Giessell Aguilar at Muir Woods.
Our Work
A group collects seed in a grassland. A volunteer holds a tray of seeds.
Sat, Jun 14 9:30am-12:30pm
Volunteer
Volunteers work with manzanita cuttings
Sat, Jun 28 10:00am-1:00pm
Presidio Native Plant Nursery
Events
Volunteers work with manzanita cuttings
Sat, May 17 10:00am-1:00pm
Presidio Native Plant Nursery
Events
Volunteers work with manzanita cuttings
Presidio Native Plant Nursery
Events
White Crowned Sparrow
Sat, May 17 11:00am-12:30pm
Sat, May 31 11:00am-12:30pm
Rodeo Beach/Fort Cronkhite parking lot
Events
Put a spring in your step with this colorful tote bag, featuring playfully illustrated California poppies by local artist Tosha Stimage.

Tote Bag - Superblooms by Tosha Stimage

Product
Poppies at Black Point Historic Gardens at Fort Mason in San Francisco.

Discover springtime things to do, wildflower hikes & more

Parks
A father and child sit on the Presidio lawn during Pride at the Presidio event.

How to support & protect national parks in the San Francisco Bay Area

Our Work