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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.
Sunrise Ceremony by the Indians of All Tribes on Alcatraz Island

Discover the autumnal things to do, fall foliage & more

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Two women carrying bug nets in a grassy field inspect specimen vials

The rare San Francisco leaf-cutter bee, which is endemic to the Bay Area, had not been seen since 1980.

August 6, 2024
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Black Point Meeting Location
Events
A view of Alcatraz Island with a text title reading Trails Forever on the Rock, 22nd annual Gala

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National Park Service ranger smiles in Muir Woods
Ben Johnson Trailhead
Events
Sunlight shines through canopy at Muir Woods
Fri, Jul 11 7:00pm-9:00pm
Fri, Aug 08 7:00pm-9:00pm
Fri, Sep 12 7:00pm-9:00pm
Redwood Creek Trailhead
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National Park Service ranger smiles in Muir Woods
Redwood Creek Trailhead
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Bay Area Chuseok Festival
Main Parade Lawn
Events
Two dancers performing at Presidio Tunnel Tops with a golden gate bridge view.
Presidio Tunnel Tops
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Calpulli Tonalehqueh perform at Fiesta en el Parque in the Presidio.
Presidio Tunnel Tops
Events
A formerly incarcerated speaker lectures in the Alcatraz Dining Hall
Alcatraz Cellhouse - Dining Hall
Events
A formerly incarcerated speaker lectures in the Alcatraz Dining Hall
Alcatraz Cellhouse - Dining Hall
Events