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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.
Volunteer removing litter at Ocean Beach
Thu, Jul 17 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Aug 21 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Sep 18 9:00am-12:00pm
East Beach Crissy Field Parking Lot
Events
Golden Gate Maintenance Volunteers
Thu, Jul 10 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Aug 14 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Sep 11 9:00am-12:00pm
Lands End Parking Lot
Events
A volunteer gives a thumbs up at Crissy Field in San Francisco with a backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Warming Hut.
Thu, Jul 03 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Aug 07 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Sep 04 9:00am-12:00pm
Ampitheater Trailhead
Events
Habitat Restoration in Tennessee Valley
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
Volunteer
Habitat Restoration in Tennessee Valley
Dipsea Trail at Panoramic Hwy Stinson
Volunteer
Rodeo Valley Trail

Help minimize your footprint when visiting the parks

Parks
Kettle of Raptors Over San Francisco Skyline

Data Highlights from Hawkwatch Sightings 1992-2022

Our Work
Volunteers at Work
Stinson Beach Parking Lot
Events
Volunteers at Work
Smith Trailhead
Events
Volunteers at Work
Homestead Valley - Fire Road Gate on Panoramic Hwy
Events
Volunteers at Work
Homestead Valley - Four Corners on Panoramic Hwy
Events
Volunteers at work cleaning the boardwalk at Muir Woods
Muir Woods Visitor Center
Events
Alcatraz Gardens products

Alcatraz Historic Garden Gifts

Product
A volunteer strikes a pose while helping to restore Tennessee Valley.
Tue, Jul 29 10:00am-2:00pm
Tue, Sep 30 10:00am-2:00pm
Tue, Dec 30 10:00am-2:00pm
Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
Volunteer
A volunteer strikes a pose while helping to restore Tennessee Valley.
Tue, Jul 15 10:00am-2:00pm
Tue, Aug 19 10:00am-2:00pm
Tue, Sep 16 10:00am-2:00pm
Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
Volunteer
A volunteer strikes a pose while helping to restore Tennessee Valley.
Tue, Aug 05 10:00am-2:00pm
Tue, Sep 02 10:00am-2:00pm
Tue, Oct 07 10:00am-2:00pm
Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
Volunteer