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Ramaytush Ohlone in a tule boat in the San Francisco Bay, 1816.
Article

The Ramaytush Ohlone - Lessons on stewardship from the ancestral stewards of the Peninsula

Each day I spend with my peers at the Parks Conservancy, and with our passionate and vital cast of volunteers, I endeavor to remember the people who shaped, shared and enshrined these lands and waters.
A humpback whale is seen breaching off the coast of California in 2010.
Article

Spouting off: Whale see you out here!

We have been fortunate to spot humpback and gray whales from the coast at Mori Point, as well as from the mountains at Rancho Corral de Tierra. We recommend heading out to the coast as soon as possible, if you want to bid them adieu.
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy President & CEO Greg Moore.
Gateways Article

Tangible impact: Greg Moore's forever parks legacy

In 33 years with Greg Moore at the helm, the Parks Conservancy and its partners have helped transform and restore Crissy Field, Lands End, and Fort Baker, ushered in the Presidio as its own national park, and built thousands of miles of trails.
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

Beloved Ranger Fredrick—or Rik—Penn is retiring after 30 years of public service. Penn is passionate about storytelling, sharing the history and impact of the Buffalo Soldiers, and increasing visitation to our public lands for all people.
NPS Redwood Creek Vegetation Crew at Muir Beach overlook.
Park E-Ventures Article

The Art of Restoration

Members of the Redwood Creek Vegetation Crew are specially attuned to the vibrant life that surrounds them while caring for the watershed. Experience their discoveries through a hand-illustrated field guide to the flora and fauna of Redwood Creek.
Our 2018 holiday gift guide: Perfect presents inspired by the Golden Gate National Parks
Park E-Ventures Article

2018 holiday gift guide

Need some inspiration for your holiday shopping this year? We’ve got you covered.
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

These amateur artists were new to DSLR photography before they came through the Crissy Field Center, which makes their heartwarming, hilarious, and artistic shots all the more incredible. See their images and hear their stories.
A Peregrine Falcon defends its nest at the UC Berkeley Campanile tower.
Article

Conservancy, UC Berkeley team up for Peregrine Falcon nest cam

By now, you might have heard about the nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons discovered at UC Berkeley in 2017. Wouldn’t it be great if we could get a closer look?
Aurora Perez.
Park E-Ventures Article

Reflexiones: How parks can take us home

Former stewardship intern Aurora Perez shares her powerful connections to the parks, which started when her father brought her along on gardening jobs as a kid, paying her a dollar for every caterpillar she found.
A White-Tailed Kite in flight.
Article

The White-Tailed Kite is quite a sight

The White-Tailed Kite is a beautiful predatory raptor that has recently been spotted at various parklands in San Mateo. Read more about the role this bird plays in its ecosystem and why I think it is so special.
Banana slug spotted at Rancho Corral de Tierra.
Article

California banana slugs: Fun facts about our vibrant, terrestrial molluscs

The California banana slug is one of San Mateo County’s most iconic species. These animals need moisture, shade, and decomposing plant and animal material for consumption.
Participants in a shuttle trip to Lands End in 2018 via the San Francisco Public Library's Summer Stride program.
Park E-Ventures Article

Partnership between public libraries, public parklands leaps forward in 2018

Our already popular partnership with the San Francisco Public Library went to new heights in 2018. We saw a 24 percent increase in Summer Stride participation and 46 percent increase in ranger program participation!