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Historical image of a dog on Alcatraz Island.
Pets in Prison
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Learn about the history of pets on Alcatraz, including the "Puppy Steps," and in other prisons today.

Having fun with sand on the beach.
Ocean Beach Noticing Lab
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Join us for a drop-in, hands-on exploration of Ocean Beach! 

Volunteers planting at Lands End
Fungus February: Fungi and Plant Stewardship
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Join us as a volunteer for fungi stewardship at Lands End to steward native plants and learn about and their fungi relationships! 

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Michael Schwab book signing event on January 24.
Michael Schwab Book Signing at Presidio Visitor Center
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Join us for a special book signing with Michael Schwab, celebrating a stunning 50-year retrospective of his graphic art and design.

Looking for fungi and mushrooms in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Fungus February: Fungi Walk in the Presidio
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Join us for an easy and adventurous walk in the Presidio to learn about and find local fungi! 

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A person collects seeds from bright pink wildflowers along a bluff with mountains in the background.
Belonging in Nature: January 10, 2026
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Join us for our next Belonging in Nature program! we’ll be planting native plants to support the homes of the federally endangered San Francisco Garter Snake and the federally threatened California Red-Legged Frog

Registration Required
What's New
A group of interns identifying various native plant species
Our Work
Internships & Fellowships
Presidio Main Post Historical Image
Presidio Main Post Talk & Tour
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LGBTQ+ Park Volunteer Day
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Allen Fish giving presentation on Hawk Hill
Legacy of Hope: Species Preservation in Action
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A view of Black Point historic gardens
The Black Point historic gardens story

Abandoned for over 50 years, Black Point historic gardens at Fort Mason were nearly lost to time. The remarkable transformation of the gardens wouldn’t have been possible without the support of sustaining members of the Parks Conservancy.

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Red-shouldered Hawk Illustration by Siobhan Ruck
Our Work
GGRO Pacific Raptor Report Fall 2023
Orange, black and white monarch butterfly seen landing on purple milkweed flowers.
Mt Burdell Preserve Planting Day
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Orange, black and white monarch butterfly seen landing on purple milkweed flowers.
(CANCELLED) Mt Burdell Preserve Planting Day
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A fog globe with redwood trees
Park gifts for park lovers Gift Guide 2023
A lantern cast shadows on brick walls at Fort Point.
Our Work
Winter 2023 Gateways: News and photos from the GGNRA
An owl sits with eyes closed in the canopy of a tree.
Conservation
Northern Spotted Owls: Why you should give a hoot
Intern Planting in the Presidio
Diwali & Dia de los Muertos Land Stewardship
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Our Work
Letters of Support
Black and yellow infant cap with animal eyes.
Parks After Dark collection Glow-in-the-dark apparel
Cover image of the "Gardener of Alcatraz" storybook available for sale.
The Gardener of Alcatraz

A prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography.

Purchase now
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LGBTQ+ Park Volunteer Day
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Parks After Dark activity book
Our Work
Parks After Dark Activity Book
Volunteers at Work
Invasive Plant Patrol
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Alcatraz historic gardens
Our Work
Alcatraz Gardens Virtual Tour
Presidio Volunteer
Presidio Forest Stewards

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