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A couple hiking a dirt trail in the Marin Headlands. A Golden Gate Bridge tower can be seen peeking through the green mountain range in the background.
Hiking the Headlands
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Curious about the natural world of the Marin Headlands? This 2-mile guided hike will explore the ecosystems, animals, and geology of these rolling hills.

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A sunny day over Crissy Field Marsh.
Belonging in Nature: August 2025
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We’re excited to kick off a special summer series of Belonging in Nature: Queer & Trans Community Day land stewardship programs (June-September) in collaboration with four amazing artists, chefs, and land stewards!

Registration Required
Shorebirds observed during perigean spring tide in January 2024
Beginning Bilingual Birding
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Come learn to bird in English and Spanish at our two hour guided hike at Crissy Field!

¡Ven a aprender sobre aves en inglés y español en nuestra excursión guiada de dos horas en Crissy Field!

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Scenic landscape view of Fort Cronkhite, Rodeo Beach, and the Marin Headlands.
Beach to Battery - A Ranger-Guided Hike
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Ever wondered what’s hidden inside some those historic WWII batteries tucked away in the hills of the Marin Headlands? Here’s your chance to find out! 

Register
A formerly incarcerated speaker lectures in the Alcatraz Dining Hall
Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series

Upcoming Event Dates

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Series lifts up, highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons.

Community outreach van
Follow the Tam Van!
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Join us for a series of special weekends as the Tam Van rolls across One Tam partner lands!

What's New
Waving with pride
Article
Pride month blooms in San Francisco and Bay Area parks
Pole surrounded by a knitted American flag at Fort Point National Historic Site
Article
Immigrant Yarn Project reminds us why we make programs ‘For All’
The Alcatraz Historic Gardens with the Rock's famed water tower in the background.
Gateways Article
'Historic' water once meant for laundry now helps Alcatraz Gardens thrive
Ocean Beach
Park E-Ventures Article
Hidden dangers of Ocean Beach
A small group of people focus on individual tasks while working outside on a trail overlook a body of water
Article
The story of a trail: Impressive work goes into rebuilding trails, saving species
Redwood Fog Globe
Article
Award-Winning Redwood Fog Globe Raises Climate Change Awareness
Women's Trail Day volunteers at a past event in the Golden Gate National Parks.
Article
Why do we need a Women’s Trail Day?
Man holding fishing net with juvenile coho salmon in it. He's about to hand it over to a research to re-release it in Redwood Creek.
Marin Parks Stewardship Newsletter Article
Coho salmon: [Co]ming [ho]me to Redwood Creek
Bruce Fowler's Future ID is on display with others at Alcatraz through October.
Gateways Article
Q&A: How a 'Future ID' helps Bruce Fowler envision a life after prison
Black and white photo of people posing on Fieldbrook Stump, one of the largest trees in the world.
Park E-Ventures Article
Redwood tree clones form Presidio ‘supergrove’
Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) spotted on Mt. Tamalpais.
Article
Fun guide: Coolest, weirdest fungi to spot in the Golden Gate National Parks
Kid jumping against blue sky
Park E-Ventures Article
Get out! Use a park prescription in the New Year in our Golden Gate National Parks
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Park E-Ventures Article
Massive blue whale sculpture, made from discarded plastic, makes a splash on Crissy Field
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy President & CEO Greg Moore.
Gateways Article
Tangible impact: Greg Moore's forever parks legacy
Ranger Rik Penn leads a program with youth at Fort Point in March 2018.
Gateways Article
Ranger Rik Penn on his retirement, Buffalo Soldiers' lessons today, and more
NPS Redwood Creek Vegetation Crew at Muir Beach overlook.
Park E-Ventures Article
The Art of Restoration
Our 2018 holiday gift guide: Perfect presents inspired by the Golden Gate National Parks
Park E-Ventures Article
2018 holiday gift guide
Youth photographers' images from Crissy Field Center programs during the summer of 2018.
Park E-Ventures Article
Viewfinders: Kids go from amateur to pro photographers
A Peregrine Falcon defends its nest at the UC Berkeley Campanile tower.
Article
Conservancy, UC Berkeley team up for Peregrine Falcon nest cam
Aurora Perez.
Park E-Ventures Article
Reflexiones: How parks can take us home

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