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An owl sits with eyes closed in the canopy of a tree.
Conservation

Northern Spotted Owls: Why you should give a hoot

Marin County is a great place to be a Northern Spotted Owl. At least, that’s what we can imply from the data.
Bald Eagle
Article

Bald Eagle sightings in the Bay Area on the rise: Here's why

“This is a super exciting time for Bald Eagles in the Bay Area. We must be doing something right for Bald Eagle ecology."
Nudibranch observed in a park tidepool
Article

Guide to tide pools in the GGNRA

Visit a small but dynamic area of the GGNRA and learn why tide pools are being monitored closely for possible changes.
A California giant salamander spotted on Mount Tamalpais
Article

This salamander may be giant, but it's elusive

The best time to find a California giant salamander is around dawn and dusk during rainy season, as they traverse the wet landscape. Dr. Lisette Arellano compares recent iNaturalist observations of this species to historical data from museums and databases.
A coyote explores the Presidio of San Francisco.
Article

Keeping coyotes and all wildlife wild in the GGNRA

Spring is coyote pupping season in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Get tips on how you can safely enjoy the GGNRA alongside the wild animals that call it home.
Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) spotted on Mt. Tamalpais.
Article

Fun guide: Coolest, weirdest fungi to spot in the Golden Gate National Parks

Come take a moment to lift up a log or peer closely at a fallen branch and you might be surprised at what you find. But what is that spongy-looking thing? And is that orange moss growing on that tree? Don’t worry, the Parks Conservancy has you covered in this...
Oakwood Valley
Our Work

Oakwood Valley and Alta Avenue

Ongoing
Just north of the Marin Headlands, Oakwood Valley features a hiking trail loop that winds through native grassland and the largest stand of oak and bay forest in the Golden Gate National Parks. The Parks Conservancy's Park Stewardship program works hard to protect these valuable resources by engaging the community and volunteers in restoration efforts.
Jerusalem cricket (Stenopelmatus fuscus)
Park E-Ventures Article

Top 10 Creepiest Critters in the Parks

Life is not all river otters and coyote pups. Some organisms in these national parks simply give us the heebie-jeebies—justifiably or not. With Halloween a few days away, here’s our list of the scariest and grossest creatures. For the squeamish, turn away. For the stout-hearted, read on—if you dare.