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New Hawk Hill Trail: Give Holiday Visitors the Gift of “Wow!”

Here’s a holiday gift from the park trail crew that truly everyone will enjoy: a newly finished, accessible trail segment that offers some of the most breathtaking vistas in the Bay Area—of the Golden Gate, Pacific Ocean, and Marin Headlands.
Presidio Visitor Center
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Conscientious Gift Ideas for Your Loved Ones (and the Parks!)

Light up your loved one’s eyes, while you enliven your parks—by supporting the Conservancy’s education and conservation programs. Here’s a holiday-season primer on our park stores—and some specially selected gifts—that will delight AND make a difference!
A fireman walks away from a controlled burn.
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Burning Question: How Can Fire Actually Benefit an Ecosystem?

In October, the terrible wildfires in the North Bay reminded us of the destructive power of fire. But can that power actually be harnessed for the benefit of nature and landscapes? Learn more from Greg Jones, the Fire Engine Chief at Golden Gate.
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Parks Conservancy Partnership Heals Veterans: Interview with a W.A.R.I.O.R. Participant

Partnering with the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has been facilitating guided park excursions for veterans.
Coyote Brush
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Discover the (Hidden) Changes of the Fall Season in the Golden Gate National Parks

Our trees may not change even a hue and our weather may not get much chillier, but you can find hints of more “traditional” autumn phenomena in the Golden Gate National Parks. Save yourself the plane ticket to the Northeast, and find the fall in the national parks in your...
Waves crash before the Golden Gate Bridge
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9 Basic pHactoids About Ocean Acidification

After the successful workshop in late September focusing on ocean acidification, Maria Eller, a Climate Education Fellow at the Institute at the Golden Gate, shares the top factoids (pHactoids?) and what you can do, as an individual and a community member, to curb its rise. You almost might learn a...
bat monitoring
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Interview with the Tam-pire: Bat Biologist Discusses Ongoing Study in Marin

Bats are much more than a spooky and superhero symbol: They’re a seldom-studied species that are important to the overall health of an ecosystem. In Marin County, researchers have recently started studying populations and colonies of the these nocturnal, winged animal.
Starry sky above the Golden Gate Bridge
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7.5 Ways to Celebrate the 75th

You have 75th anniversary fever. You’ve assembled your International Orange outfit. You’ve baked Bridge-shaped cookies. You’re forming Bridge towers out of your mashed potatoes. Now what? Here are the top seven-and-a-half ways to celebrate this momentous year for the Golden Gate Bridge—that international icon in the heart of our national...
Nursery program at Oceana High School in Pacifica
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Growing Up: Oceana Nursery Upgrades Elevate Youth Programs

Learn how the Parks Conservancy’s nursery and restoration program has powerfully connected young people with the national parks in their backyard.
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Peak-ing Ahead: Glimpse into the Future (and Past) of Mt. Tam’s West Peak

Discover the history of the “true” peak of Mt. Tamalpais—and how to best explore this seldom-visited site. Also, learn about the Oct. 5 forum where you’ll hear a range of possibilities for its restoration and get the chance to voice your opinion.