Nature/Science

Volunteer Releasing Hawk
Events
Online/Virtual
The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory has an incredible legacy. They have kept a pulse on the state of Pacific Flyway raptors for four decades, and have also developed one of the most advanced Community Science operations in any national park. Come hear Allen Fish, associate director for Conservation & Community Science at the Parks Conservancy, talk about highlights of the GGRO’s discoveries on September 21st from 4-5pm. Then come up to Hawk Hill this month and see it for yourself in the Marin Headlands.
Great blue heron
Event
Rodeo Beach/Fort Cronkhite parking lot
Join a Ranger to explore birdlife around Rodeo Lagoon and on Rodeo Beach. Reservation required, please call (415) 331-1540.
Sunset on the horizon with mitten-shaped rock formation on left.
Event
Rodeo Beach/Fort Cronkhite parking lot
Join Marin Headlands rangers for a sunset walk around Rodeo Lagoon and Rodeo Beach. Reservation required, please call (415) 331-1540.
Great blue heron
Event
Rodeo Beach/Fort Cronkhite parking lot
Join a Ranger to explore birdlife around Rodeo Lagoon and on Rodeo Beach. Reservation required, please call (415) 331-1540.
Great blue heron
Event
Rodeo Beach/Fort Cronkhite parking lot
Join a Ranger to explore birdlife around Rodeo Lagoon and on Rodeo Beach. Reservation required, please call (415) 331-1540.
Presidio Native Plant Nursery staff
Events
Online/Virtual
Join a virtual tour of the Presidio Native Plant Nursery and learn how a restoration nursery grows and cares for native plants!
Presidio Historic Buildings
Events
Online/Virtual
Discover some of the hidden, nature reading spots in the Presidio for your summer reading pleasure! Join Rebekah Berkov, Presidio Trust Community Engagement Specialist for a tour of favorite secret reading nooks for kids all around the Presidio. Reading is fun outside!
Western snowy plovers enjoying the beach
Events
Online/Virtual
Join Presidio Trust’s Wildlife Ecologist Jonathan Young to learn about the past, present, and future of Presidio wildlife.
Masked visitors walking through Muir Woods.
Events
Online/Virtual
Want to get outside again but unsure what sites are safe to visit? Join a live chat with your friendly park rangers from your favorite GGNRA sites to learn how to recreate responsibly, hear their favorite hidden gems of the parks, save the dates for upcoming fee free days, and what you can do to enjoy the GGNRA sites safely.
Golden Gate bridge in a layer of fog with a view of San Francisco behind it.
Events
Online/Virtual
Ranger James will tell the story of how the iconic Golden Gate Bridge was built. A decade of engineering, social, and political struggle, and a historic decision to save the old fort below the longest bridge in the world.