Blog
Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz on how national parks—and places like Alcatraz Island—can help us honor the past, spark connection in the present, and boldly shape a more just, inclusive future belonging to all of us.
Gateways Article
America’s national parks are at a crossroads, from the storied walls of Alcatraz Island in the GGNRA to the towering granite face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Behind the beauty lies a mounting crisis: our national parks are aging, underfunded, and increasingly at risk. Love alone won’t save...
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.
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.”
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.
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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.
Thu, Jul 31 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Oct 30 9:00am-12:00pm
Ocean Beach, Stairwell 17
Events
Thu, Jul 24 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Aug 28 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Sep 25 9:00am-12:00pm
Baker Beach Access Trailhead
Events
Thu, Aug 21 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Sep 18 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Oct 16 9:00am-12:00pm
East Beach Crissy Field Parking Lot
Events
Thu, Aug 14 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Sep 11 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Oct 09 9:00am-12:00pm
Lands End Parking Lot
Events
Thu, Aug 07 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Sep 04 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Oct 02 9:00am-12:00pm
Ampitheater Trailhead
Events
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
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Tue, Aug 19 10:00am-2:00pm
Tue, Sep 16 10:00am-2:00pm
Tue, Oct 21 10:00am-2:00pm
Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
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