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Thanks to YOU we are leaving the Golden Gate National Parks better than we found them: Improving trails, building overlooks, and growing plants. And we're engaging the next generation of park stewards through richly rewarding opportunities for young people of all ages. Scroll down to see our wide variety of programs. 

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Screenshot of redwoods along the Lonely Trail in Phleger Estate.
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hiking at Muir Woods
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Volunteering on Mt. Tam.
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Volunteering and Internships

Active Events

Events that have not been canceled or postponed

Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
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Sat, Jan 25 2:30pm-2:45pm
Fort Point Entrance
Join our Park Rangers in learning Fort Point's History in this 15 minute long talk. The program is accessible. The times of the program are 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
NPS park ranger gives a candlelight tour to guests at Fort Point
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Sat, Jan 25 6:30pm-8:00pm
Fort Point
The Candlelight Tour of Fort Point is a popular guided program that allows visitors to experience the fort in a new light. This evening tour will maze through the shadows of the historic structure by candlelight and visitors will see the glimmering lights of the Golden Gate Bridge towering up above them.
Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
Events
Sun, Jan 26 11:30am-11:45am
Fort Point Entrance
Join our Park Rangers in learning Fort Point's History in this 15 minute long talk. The program is accessible. The times of the program are 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Point Bonita Lighthouse in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the San Francisco Bay Area
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Sun, Jan 26 12:15pm-12:30pm
Point Bonita Lighthouse
Learn some of the stories associated with the Point Bonita Lighthouse and see why it's one of the most picturesque places within the GGNRA.
Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
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Sun, Jan 26 1:30pm-1:45pm
Fort Point Entrance
Join our Park Rangers in learning Fort Point's History in this 15 minute long talk. The program is accessible. The times of the program are 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

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