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Photo of author Chris Carlsson.
Events

'Hidden San Francisco' Book Signing

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

Celebrate Earth Day on Alcatraz

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.
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Women's Spring Trail Day

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

City Nature Challenge: Bioblitz at Lands End

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

Nature Quest: Explore, Engage, and Discover the Coastside Parks!

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

Black History Day on Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island
On Feb. 27, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy will be highlighting untold stories of Black history on Alcatraz Island.
Two women carrying bug nets in a grassy field inspect specimen vials

Tamalpais Bee Lab - Community Science Event

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

Tamalpais Bee Lab - Community Science Event

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Peregrine Falcon chicks huddled together in their nest at Alcatraz Island

Watch UC Berkeley falcon Annie’s grand-chicks grow up on Alcatraz

Berkeleyside
May 9, 2024
A Peregrine Falcon grooming itself at its nest with baby chicks at Alcatraz Island

Rare peregrine falcon nest seen on California's Alcatraz Island

The Daily Report with John Dickerson
May 9, 2024
Flowers blooms at Black Point Historic Gardens overlooking Aquatic Park.

Late Spring in San Francisco Is the Best Time for These Wildflower Walks

The Frisc
May 10, 2024
a screenshot of the Peregrine falcon chicks on Alcatraz Island

Live camera shows peregrine falcons nesting on Alcatraz Island decades after species was largely wiped out from the state

CBS News
May 6, 2024
A video recording capture of a female peregrine falcon peering at four unhatched eggs of varying colors.

New Alcatraz nest cam shows baby falcons with a UC Berkeley connection

San Francisco Chronicle
May 6, 2024
Peregrine Falcon with chicks

Expert Peregrine Falcon viewing tips from Alcatraz Biologist Lidia D’amico

Parks
Beautiful plants bloom at Presidio Tunnel Tops with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Presidio Tunnel Tops Stewards

Volunteer
Side-by-side photos two peregrine falcons, male on left and female on right.

Watch live: Peregrine falcon webcam up and running on Alcatraz Island

San Jose Mercury News
May 3, 2024
Since the Presidio became a national park site, incredible transformations have taken place – from Crissy Field to the Tunnel Tops.

Presidio 30 RSVP

CELEBRATE THREE DECADES OF PARK TRANSFORMATION

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Stinson Beach

Stinson Beach Clean-up

Stinson Beach Parking Lot
Events
Scenic landscape view of Fort Cronkhite, Rodeo Beach, and the Marin Headlands.

People, Plants, and Birds: We are all connected

Rodeo Lagoon Pedestrian Bridge
Events

How to spot the Alcatraz falcons

Thu, May 02
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Fogo Na Roupa dancers and band parade throughout the Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Fogo Na Roupa Carnaval Parade Rehearsal

Sun, May 11 2:00pm-5:00pm
Sun, May 18 2:00pm-5:00pm
Presidio Civil War Parade Ground
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Volunteer Releasing Hawk

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Invasive Plant Patrol

Smith Trailhead
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Volunteers at Work

Invasive Plant Patrol

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Stinson Beach

Stinson Beach Clean-up

Stinson Beach Parking Lot
Events
Stinson Beach

Stinson Beach Clean-up

Stinson Beach Parking Lot
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