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Dennis Mabasa.
Gateways Article
Dennis Mabasa is the dynamic new Vice President of Community and Youth Programs for the Parks Conservancy. We chatted with Dennis about their connection to the outdoors and the importance of community.
A sea lion at the Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands.
Article
OK, so a sea lion "walks" onto Alcatraz Island. It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it’s actually the start of a wonderful story of partnership and conservation.
A sea lion at the Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands.
Article
OK, so a sea lion "walks" onto Alcatraz Island. It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it’s actually the start of a wonderful story of partnership and conservation.
Trail at El Polin Springs, The Presidio
Events
El Polin Spring
Come build community with other queer and trans folks for a reflective, restoration afternoon at El Polín!
Portrait of birder Daniela Sánchez with binoculars on a birding trip.
Gateways Article
Many people flock to birding because they love birds' beautiful plumage, their intricate songs, or their entertaining antics. For Daniela Sánchez, it was serendipity.
A bicyclist rides through water along the Bay Trail near Bothin Marsh.
Gateways Article
As storms raged over the winter, flooding paths and ripping apart beach walkways, the message was clear: Watch out!
Green sweat bee (Agapostemon texanus) on flower
Sky Oaks Watershed Headquarters
Event
A new art exhibition from the FOR-SITE Foundation, "Lands End."

Free exhibitions run through spring 2022

Events
Katherine Toy in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Executive Katherine Toy named first-ever Deputy Secretary for Access at the California Natural Resources Agency

December 9, 2021
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Black Point Meeting Location
Events
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Black Point Meeting Location
Events
Legacy News article
Volunteers at work
Coastal Trail Trailhead at Fort Cronkhite
Events
Legacy News article
A Golden Gate Raptor Observatory volunteer releases a bird for the educational youth program Migratory Stories.
Online/Virtual
Events
'The Big Lockup' exhibit at Alcatraz Island

Permanent exhibit on Alcatraz Island

Our Work
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Fri, Aug 02 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Aug 09 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Aug 16 9:00am-12:00pm
Black Point Meeting Location
Events
Habitat Restoration in Tennessee Valley
Rodeo Lagoon Pedestrian Bridge
Volunteer
Habitat Restoration in Tennessee Valley
Rodeo Beach/Fort Cronkhite parking lot
Volunteer