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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.
Brewfest Logo

Saturday, July 29, 2023, Noon-4 p.m.

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Sunlight shines through canopy at Muir Woods

How the outdoors improve your physical and mental wellness

Parks
Volunteers at Work
Hawk Hill
Events
Habitat Restoration in Tennessee Valley
Stinson Beach Parking Lot
Volunteer
Tree canopy showing gaps that let light in.
Lake Lagunitas Parking Lot
Event
Brewfest Logo
Presidio Civil War Parade Ground
Events
Volunteer at the Presidio
Presidio Transit Center
Volunteer
Views from Dias Ridge
Marin Living Magazine
April 3, 2023
BBC
September 29, 2000
A historical photo of an incarcerated gardener watering plants in the gardens of Alcatraz.

Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Parks