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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.
Manzanita Recreation Center

A self-guided tour of Marin City, part of our series on forest health in Marin County.

Conservation
Flowers in bloom at Alcatraz Historic Gardens
Axios
April 22, 2025
An aerial view of Fort Funston shows the ocean, beach, cliffsides, and looks on to the golden gate.

Discover summertime things to do, places to swim & more

Parks
The main entrance to Muir Woods National Monument.
Fri, Jul 04 11:00am-12:00pm
Sat, Jul 05 11:00am-12:00pm
Sun, Jul 06 11:00am-12:00pm
Muir Woods Visitor Center
Events
Two women carrying bug nets in a grassy field inspect specimen vials
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
Beautiful plants bloom at Presidio Tunnel Tops with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Wed, Jul 23 9:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Aug 27 9:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Sep 24 9:00am-12:00pm
Presidio Transit Center
Events