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Photo of author Chris Carlsson.
Events
Sat, May 31 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presidio Visitor Center
The Parks Conservancy invites you to the Presidio Visitor Center on Saturday, May 31st from Noon-1 p.m., for a book signing with author and local historian Chris Carlsson.
The Alcatraz Historic Gardens with the Power Plant seen in the background.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Alcatraz Island
On Feb. 27, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy will be highlighting untold stories of Black history on Alcatraz Island.
Sunrise Ceremony by the Indians of All Tribes on Alcatraz Island

Discover the autumnal things to do, fall foliage & more

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Two women carrying bug nets in a grassy field inspect specimen vials

The rare San Francisco leaf-cutter bee, which is endemic to the Bay Area, had not been seen since 1980.

August 6, 2024
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Black Point Meeting Location
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A view of Alcatraz Island with a text title reading Trails Forever on the Rock, 22nd annual Gala

These packages are available for purchase now!

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National Park Service ranger smiles in Muir Woods
Ben Johnson Trailhead
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Sunlight shines through canopy at Muir Woods
Fri, May 09 7:00pm-9:00pm
Fri, Jun 13 7:00pm-9:00pm
Fri, Jul 11 7:00pm-9:00pm
Redwood Creek Trailhead
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National Park Service ranger smiles in Muir Woods
Redwood Creek Trailhead
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Bay Area Chuseok Festival
Main Parade Lawn
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Two dancers performing at Presidio Tunnel Tops with a golden gate bridge view.
Presidio Tunnel Tops
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Calpulli Tonalehqueh perform at Fiesta en el Parque in the Presidio.
Presidio Tunnel Tops
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A formerly incarcerated speaker lectures in the Alcatraz Dining Hall
Alcatraz Cellhouse - Dining Hall
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A formerly incarcerated speaker lectures in the Alcatraz Dining Hall
Alcatraz Cellhouse - Dining Hall
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A night view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Kirby Cove. The lights from the bridge glow on the water and there are stars twinkling overhead.

These are the places in the GGNRA where you can escape light pollution

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