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The Alcatraz Historic Gardens with the Power Plant seen in the background.
Events
Tue, Apr 22 10:00am-4:30pm
Alcatraz Island
Join us for a special Earth Day experience on Alcatraz Island, where history meets nature. Explore the island’s stunning gardens, discover sustainable gardening practices, and participate in a hands-on marine science activity that connects us to the health of San Francisco Bay.
Sign saying "Women Working" with a trail crew in the background.
Volunteer
Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
Come work alongside members of the NPS Trail Crew to help improve the trail systems of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This space is designed to connect all women and their allies to nature.
Discovering local flora and fauna during the City Nature Challenge.
Events
Sat, Apr 26 10:00am-1:00pm
Lands End Lookout Visitor Center
Join us for the City Nature Challenge at Lands End!
Discovering local flora and fauna during the City Nature Challenge.
Stories
TBD
Come learn about your local parks and libraries!
A historic black-and-white photograph of a group of incarcerated musicians at Alcatraz Island playing in a prison band.
Events
Alcatraz Island
On Feb. 27, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy will be highlighting untold stories of Black history on Alcatraz Island.
Volunteers work with manzanita cuttings
Volunteer
Presidio Native Plant Nursery
Join us for a transformative and restorative day at the Presidio Nursery!
PresidiGo buses at the Transit Center in the Presidio of San Francisco.
Transportation
Parks
hiking at Muir Woods

Ideas for specific hikes

Parks
Views toward Bolinas from Willow Camp Fire Road

Difficulty

Length

2.34 miles round-trip
Trail
Rodeo Valley

Difficulty

Length

2.59 miles round-trip
Trail
Ranger-led hike through Mori Point

Difficulty

Length

0.68 miles round-trip
Trail
Members of One Tam take a guided walk

Available Tours

Parks
Muir Woods Visitor Center
Events
Battery Chamberlin at Baker Beach
Battery Chamberlin
Events
Stairs down to Black Sands Beach

Difficulty

Length

1.08 miles round-trip
Trail
Hiking near Pantoll Campground

Difficulty

Length

3.62 miles round-trip
Trail
Hikers make their way down Sweeney Ridge

Difficulty

Length

1.57 miles round-trip
Trail
View toward the ocean from Sweeney Ridge

Difficulty

Length

0.59 miles round-trip
Trail
View from Sutro Heights

Difficulty

Length

0.16 miles round-trip
Trail
Sun Trail

Difficulty

Length

1.42 miles round-trip
Trail
Water drops on fern

Difficulty

Length

2.05 miles round-trip
Trail