LGBTQ+ resources for the parks and beyond
Here at the Parks Conservancy, we believe in the power of nature, public lands and the history of resistance to inspire and educate. At your leisure, peruse through our curated resources to better understand Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ (LGBTQ) history, how to be a better ally in the parks and beyond, and much more.
If you know of other helpful books, articles, videos, or guides that you think should be added to this list, please let us know at media@parksconservancy.org.
For materials related to combatting racism in the parks and beyond, check out our Anti-Racism and Social Justice Resources.
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Read
- Hike through history in the GGNRA: San Francisco and Marin park sites with deep LGBTQIA+ history - Parks Conservancy (article)
- LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History – National Park Service (white papers)
- LGBTQ Military History in the SF Bay Area - National Park Service (webpages)
- LGBTQ Heritage Education Resources - National Park Service (webpage)
- 10 LGBT Uprisings Before Stonewall - Newsweek (article)
- Timeline of LGBT History – GLBT Historical Society
- Before Stonewall: The Homophile Movement - Library of Congress
Watch
- “Pride,” a 6-part documentary series - FX Network
lISTEN
Read
- Gender, Expression, and WWII - National Park Service (article)
- The Red and Lavender Scares - National Park Service (Twitter thread)
- Understanding Transgender People: The Basics – National Center for Transgender Equality (webpage)
- Understanding Non-Binary People: How to Be Respectful and Supportive - National Center for Transgender Equality (webpage)
- Trans 101 guide from UC Davis (webpage)
- Two-Spirit Resources – Indian Health Service (webpage)
- Pronouns and Inclusive Language from UC Davis (webpage)
- A Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth - The Trevor Project (webpage)
Watch
- "Nothing more queer than nature" - Brigitte Baptiste, TEDxRíodelaPlata (video)
- UCSF’s LBGT Resource Center Videos (video series)
- "The Trans List" - HBO (documentary)
- "Two Spirits" - PBS, Independent Lens (documentary)
- "Disclosure" - Netflix (documentary)
lISTEN
- Girlish Podcast (podcast series)
LGBTQ+ Events in the Parks
LGBTQ
Come connect with other queer & trans staff and interns who work in the outdoors and/or at an environmental organization!
Events
El Polin Spring
Join us for a special edition of our queer and trans community days to reflect on the question, “What Kind of Ancestor do You Want to Be?”
Events
East Beach Crissy Field Parking Lot
Calling all LGBTQ+ community members! Come birding with POST, Parks Conservancy, Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, Golden Gate Bird Alliance, and meet other queers of a feather!
Events
Quartermaster Reach
Join us for our next queer and trans community day, featuring special guest collaborator Cinthia Marisol!
Volunteer
Lake Lagunitas Parking Lot
Join us for an enriching day designed to celebrate and support the BIPOC, queer, and trans community through connection with nature!
