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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!
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Bird Personality Quiz Results

Conservation
Allen's Hummingbird

Bird Personality Quiz Results

Conservation
California Quail

Bird Personality Quiz Results

Conservation
Red-breasted Sapsucker

Bird Personality Quiz Results

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Battery Alexander near Battery Mendell

Difficulty

Length

1.58 miles round-trip
Trail
Young cyclists set off from Crissy Field

Difficulty

Length

2.52 miles round-trip
Trail
Intersection of the Lost Trail and Canopy View Trail

Difficulty

Length

1.09 miles round-trip
Trail
Lobos Creek Trail boardwalk

Difficulty

Length

0.68 miles round-trip
Trail
Cypress trees in fog at Lands End

Difficulty

Length

0.24 miles round-trip
Trail
Rancho Corral de Tierra

Difficulty

Length

0.82 miles round-trip
Trail
Snowy egret

Bird Personality Quiz Results

Conservation
Fog rolls over the Marin Headlands

Difficulty

Length

3.26 miles round-trip
Trail
Dipsea trail (Mount Tamalpais)

Trail Personality Quiz Results

Conservation
Visitors stroll through Muir Woods

Difficulty

Length

1.41 miles round-trip
Trail
Trail work on the Heather Cutoff Trail on National Trails Day

Difficulty

Length

2.67 miles round-trip
Trail
GGRO Hawkwatchers spy the skies from Hawk Hill

Difficulty

Length

0.21 miles round-trip
Trail