Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Ever wondered what Muir Woods is like after the park closes?🌙🦉🌲�Join us *THIS THURSDAY* on a free evening tour to explore what keeps the redwood forest awake when we go to sleep. Step outside your comfort zone and into the ancient, nocturnal setting of Muir Woods for this two-hour, two-mile walk.



After all, we're only visitors in a place where countless animals call home - and many are crepuscular (active at dusk and dawn) or fully nocturnal (active at night). By learning about what animals are in the forest—and when—we can better understand how to protect and appreciate the whole ecosystem!



While the program is free, entry to Muir Woods is $15 per person and free for those under the age of 16.



To learn more and register for this hike, click the link: https://www.parksconservancy.org/events/muir-woods-national-monument/muir-woods-evening-tour?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=muwo_evening_hike&utm_content=muir_woods_evening_hike_main_feed_link_240813

Time to play ball! ⚾ Can you name this spot in the ? Join us THIS Monday at the San Francisco Giants game for National Parks at the Ballpark Night! Find special ticket info for Parks Conservancy members here:

National Parks at the Ballpark Night Join us for “National Parks at the Ballpark” night hosted by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy at the San Francisco Giants game on Monday, Aug. 12!

💡 Today is , and lighthouse fans, you're in luck! Join NPS Park Ranger Forrest Tierce on Friday for Point Bonita Legacy. The event will feature an inspiring walk to the lighthouse, and discussion about what we can do to preserve its fantastic landscape.

Find more info on this event and more fun stuff to do in the parks through the link in our below.

Point Bonita Legacy: A Ranger Guided Talk About the Past, Present, and Possible Future Come to the Marin Headlands and join Interpretive Park Ranger, Forrest Tierce, for a walk down to the scenic and beautiful Point Bonita Lighthouse for an inspiring discussion about what we can do to preserve this fantastic landscape.

Un-bee-lieveable find!🐝🐝🐝 The Tamalpais Bee Lab has spotted a rare bee that hasn’t been documented in Marin for over 40 years: the San Francisco leaf-cutter bee (Trachusa gummifera)🐝🍃🎉

The species didn’t turn up in our initial surveys to inventory Marin’s wild bees—the work of our Tamalpais Bee Lab community science program—so the Bee lab designed a search party to try to find it and were successful!


Now, our scientists can learn more about this special species’ ecology. It’s hopeful news for Mt. Tamalpais’ biodiversity, and for other species that could still be out there.


To learn more about the San Francisco leaf-cutter bee please visit onetam.org/tamalpais-bee-lab.

The One Tam partnership mobilizes the resources of the Parks Conservancy, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Marin Water , Marin County Parks, and Mount Tamalpais State Park to ensure a vibrant future for Mt. Tamalpais.💚



📷 : This photo is one of the first images ever taken of the San Francisco leaf-cutter bee (Trachusa gummifera) in its entirety. The bee had not been seen for decades before One Tam’s community science program found it in Marin County in 2024. This photo was taken by a professional biologist. Wildlife monitoring is conducted with appropriate training and handling under agency permits. © Sara Leon Guerrero/ Parks Conservancy Please reach out to [email protected] for information about using this image.

🌖 h my! Great photos like this one of a Red-shoulder Hawk + moon remind us it's almost time for the fall migration. Find out more info on the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, which is celebrating 40 years this year:

(📷️: G. Eade)

Golden Gate Raptor Observatory The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory's mission is to inspire the preservation of California raptor populations.

to Parks4All: Brewfest last weekend! Thank you to all our partners, vendors, staff, and community members who came out to fill the Presidio with cheer and cheers 🍻 Even in the chilly weather, the lawn was bustling with live music, delicious food, an incredible array of beer and kombucha tastings, adorably-clad pups, grooving little ones, and so much more. We appreciate our community showing up to support our park programs. Become a Parks Conservancy member today to get discounted tickets and early access to great events like next year's Brewfest! More photos from the day and info on membership at the link: https://www.parksconservancy.org/gallery/park-and-beer-lovers-unite-parks4all-brewfest-2024?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brewfest2024_gallery&utm_content= brewfest2024_gallery_main_feed_post_080124

Photos 1,2 by Ryan White / Parks Conservancy
Photos 3-5 by Kelly Sullivan / Parks Conservancy

Brewfest is TOMORROW 🥳🍻☀️! Join us at the Presidio from noon-4 p.m. for a dog and kid-friendly afternoon of beer tastings, live music, lawn games, giveaways, food trucks, vendors, and more. Pack your picnic blankets, gather your loved ones – human and furry alike (just remember those leashes!) – for a heartwarming community affair in one of our beautiful national park sites.

Your presence at Parks4All: Brewfest isn't just about enjoyment, it's about making a meaningful difference. Proceeds from the Parks4All: Brewfest will fund the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy's programs that bring people from all backgrounds to our national parks.



Tickets: https://www.parksconservancy.org/give/parks4all-brewfest-2024?ov=1&aff=facebook?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brewfest2024&utm_content=brewfest2024_lastcall_main_feed_link_072624 🎟️ We’ll see you there!

We'd be lion if we said we didn't love and the Lands End Lookout. 🦁 Learn fascinating history and grab a new book or a unique San Francisco gift, all in support of our national parks. Info and hours: parksconservancy.org/landsend0724

Two years ago today, Presidio Tunnel Tops opened to the public. 🎉🥳

That’s two years of thought-provoking art 🖼️, hundreds of blooming plants 🌱, thousands of hours of play 🤸🏾‍♂️, and millions of visitors appreciating the great views from the great lawn. 🌁😎

Let’s keep the good times going! Thank YOU for visiting the parks and helping to make them vibrant community spaces. Right now, you can check out the SUPERBLOOMS art installation near the Presidio Transit Center. Find out what else is going on at Presidio Tunnel Tops and plan your next adventure here: https://bit.ly/4f7Iftd

Led by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the Presidio Tunnel Tops Campaign raised over $98 million leading up to the opening in July 2022, and we’re forever thankful for the donors, community members, and partners and who helped bring this vision to life. Join the Parks Conservancy today to support Presidio Tunnel Tops and all the open spaces of the .
(📷: Devin Ariel/Parks Conservancy)

Happy with some incredible images sent to us by park enthusiast Kathy Wong. Find tips on keeping coyotes and all wildlife wild in the at parksconservancy.org/wildlife_tips_0724

Make a difference in the parks you love! Support community, connection, and native ecosystems by becoming a Golden Gate Keeper 🌱 🌁 : https://secure.parksconservancy.org/site/SPageNavigator/2024SummerCampaign.html?autologin=true&s_src=2024_Summer&s_subsrc=social_7_july&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2024_summer

Golden Gate Keepers play a crucial role in ongoing projects in our national parks, like the restoration of Black Point historic gardens at Fort Mason. Here, a vibrant community of volunteers, students, and organizations bring the gardens to life every day.

Volunteers remove invasive plants, establish drought-tolerant native species, and survey native bees. K-12 students and adults alike use the gardens as an outdoor classroom, studying ecology and connecting with nature.

The American Indian Cultural District and their network of volunteers establish and tend plants chosen through thousands-years-old cultural traditions and sacred practices.

In a world that often feels isolating, fast-paced, and beyond our control, these gardens offer a powerful antidote. Now, more than ever, we need spaces like Black Point historic gardens.

By joining as a Golden Gate Keeper, you’ll make a difference in the health, wellbeing, and joy of many communities in our parks and help us activate sites like Black Point historic gardens for generations to come.

“When it gets hot in San Francisco people make their way to the beach, which normally is gloomy and often foggy.” Thank you to .beforesunset for capturing the essence of our rare, warm San Francisco summers days. See you at the beach! ☀️

What better time than a sunny, holiday weekend to get out and enjoy the parks in the . To keep the summer vibes going, get your tickets for Parks4All: Brewfest, coming up July 27th at Presidio of San Francisco. Enjoy a family and dog-friendly afternoon of beer tastings from local breweries and an awesome lineup of food trucks like , , , .sf, , and MORE! Tickets at the link: https://www.parksconservancy.org/give/parks4all-brewfest-2024?ov=1&aff=facebook?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brewfest2024&utm_content=brewfest2024_foodtrucks_main_feed_link_070524

(📷: Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy)

Happy Fourth of July from the parks! 🎉 National parks are special public spaces where everybody from across the nation and the world can find space to be themselves and enjoy the benefits of nature. 💚 If you're headed to the this weekend, try one of our hidden gem park sites to avoid the crowds:

Hidden gems of the GGNRA you have to see to believe Here’s an insider’s guide to some of our favorite hidden gems of the GGNRA. From secret beaches to undiscovered redwood groves, these spots provide a chance to get into nature and steer clear of the crowds.

The sun was shining over this year's San Francisco Pride Parade, as Parks Conservancy staff and National Park Service rangers from the marched proudly down Market Street. Toting vibrant umbrellas, high-fiving adoring spectators, and waving from the Roving Ranger, the GGNRA team took home the "Outstanding Marching Group" award. It was a day filled with joy, community, and lots of rainbows as we celebrated our LGBTQ+ park staff and visitors.

Check out more photos from the parade at the link: https://www.parksconservancy.org/gallery/san-francisco-pride-parade-2024-outstanding-photos?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pride_parade_2024&utm_content=parade_main_feed_link_070324

Photo: Joe Gibson / NPS

Let’s go to the beach 👒☀️🎩🌊! Beautiful beach weather is nothing new in the . Whether it’s Stinson Beach, Fort Funston, Ocean Beach, Rodeo Beach, or any of the other stunning seasides in our parklands, we want to ensure beach visitors are prepared for a day of fun in the sun. Here are some items we bring in our beach go-bag:

♻️An extra bag to pack out our trash and recyclables
🧴Plenty of sunscreen
😎Sunglasses and a hat with a brim
👟Comfortable shoes for walking on hot sand
💧A reusable water bottle to stay hydrated
🍇Yummy snacks
🐶A portable water bowl and dog bags for your pooch if they’re tagging along

Did we miss anything? What’s your favorite beach bag life hack? Let us know in the comments!

To plan your trip to the beach in the GGNRA, click the link: https://www.parksconservancy.org/park-e-ventures-article/hot-tips-cooling-best-beaches-golden-gate?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=best_beaches&utm_content=archival_beach_main_feed_link_070224

Spend your July Fourth long weekend at the beach...with a bucket! The beaches of the need your help, so join us for a beach clean-up event at Ocean Beach on July 6. Thanks for helping your local beach!

Ocean Beach Clean-ups Help conserve beautiful Ocean Beach by joining us at a monthly beach clean-up! Volunteers will enjoy beautiful ocean views while they remove litter and debris, protect native habitats, and help minimize marine debris. This is a fun family-friendly volunteer opportunity, volunteers of all ages are we...

🌞 The Summer Solstice is upon us! How to make the most of the longest day of the year? Get an early start with a ranger-led Walking Storytime for kids at the Mill Valley Public Library, or watercoloring and guided hikes at Muir Woods.

Find info on these Summer Solstice events and more upcoming park events through the link below.

Events in the Parks Browse the events below or change the selections to show specific events in the Golden Gate National Parks. Learn more about possible park closures.

Today is Juneteenth! 158 years ago on June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived to Galveston Bay, Texas, to deliver news of freedom to nearly 250,000 enslaved Black Americans. It was nearly two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.



Last weekend, the Parks Conservancy and attended the Juneteenth community celebration put on by the Tiburon Diversity Inclusion Taskforce, featuring world-renowned drummer Harold Jones, the Buffalo Soldiers motorcycle club and their horses, poetry, coffee and Tanzanian food, and more!



We are reflecting on and celebrating the achievements and contributions made by Black individuals and communities throughout history and are grateful for opportunities to come together in community to celebrate. The Parks Conservancy remains an ally for equity and continues to seek to create positive and transformative experiences for all people in our parks and open spaces.

📷 1: Zaira Sierra / Parks Conservancy
📷 2: Adrian Boone / NPS

See you at the San Francisco Giants game Aug. 12! Parks Conservancy members and park friends can get a special discounted ticket that includes a left field bleacher seat plus a tie-dye Jerry Garcia/Giants jersey. We'll be celebrating all things , so become a member today to show your 💚 for ALL the parks. Go Giants!

National Parks at the Ballpark Night Join us for “National Parks at the Ballpark” night hosted by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy at the San Francisco Giants game on Monday, Aug. 12!

Photo via our Golden Gate Raptor Observatory: Cooper's Hawks are becoming increasingly more common in urban and suburban areas. One of the reasons for this is due to the rise in popularity in placing songbird feeders, which then become buffet tables for Coops!⁠

Keep an eye out for your neighborhood Coop. You may just see one nesting in a tree nearby!⁠

**All banding, marking, and handling is conducted with the appropriate state and federal permits.**⁠

📸: Laura Echávez

Our Annual Report to the Community and NEW Gateways Magazine have arrived! These publications showcase the best of the : Stunning park photography and in-depth stories from the parks. Check it out:

2024 Annual Report : Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Our 2024 Annual Report brings alive emotional park moments with dynamic graphics and video, featuring community members who testify to the enduring impact of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and its work.

is just TWO days away 🏳️‍⚧️💚🏳️‍🌈! THIS Saturday, join us for a fun, free, and family-friendly day Presidio of San Francisco featuring:��



- 🥾 Q***r history hikes

- 📚 Book giveaways and reading nooks with SF Public Library

- 📖 Storytelling with Drag Story Hour

- 💃 Tea Dance Celebration with Music Connects Foundation

- And so much more!


Bring your friends, loved ones, and on-leash pups to Presidio Tunnel Tops to enjoy a day of community celebration! All events are drop-in, so come for 10 minutes, an hour, or the full day. More info and RSVP: https://www.parksconservancy.org/events/presidio-san-francisco-presidio-tunnel-tops/pride-presidio?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pride_in_the_presidio&utm_content=pride_promo_main_feed_link_053024 We’ll see you there! 🌈💫🌁

Happy birthday to the ! It's believed around 200,000 people crossed the bridge on the opening "Pedestrian Day" in 1937. Find out more fun facts about how the bridge got its color with our book:

Book - How the Golden Gate Bridge Got Its Color This oversized childrens picture book tells the unexpected—and unforgettable—true story of how San Francisco's famous span got its amazing color! Hardcover.

This weekend, walk or bike through the Presidio of San Francisco's many memorials and tributes like the San Francisco National Cemetery or the Korean War Memorial. These glimpses of history amid the nature of the offer peaceful spaces to reflect this weekend.

The Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony, hosted by the San Francisco VA, is happening Monday from 11 a.m.-noon at the SF National Cemetery.

To plan your visit to the Presidio, click the link: https://parksconservancy.org/parks/presidio-san-francisco?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=presidio&utm_content=memorial_day_main_feed_link_052424

to when CHEER SF amazed audiences on the Presidio of San Francisco lawn during last year’s Pride event! Such an incredible day🤩🌈🌁✨. 2024 is coming up next month on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at ! Our partners at the Presidio Trust and Golden Gate National Recreation Area have curated a *FREE*, family-friendly day featuring hikes, giveaways, drag performances, dancing, and MORE!



Pride in the Presidio is the perfect place to spend the first day of – celebrate with community, nature, and FUN at one of the 's most beautiful park sites. 🤩 Click on the link to learn more 💚 : https://www.parksconservancy.org/events/presidio-san-francisco-presidio-tunnel-tops/pride-presidio?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pride_in_the_presidio&utm_content=pride_kickoff_main_feed_link_052324

OK, so a sea lion walks* onto Alcatraz Island. No big deal, right? Sea lions and seals are the most frequently observed marine mammals in the GGNRA. But earlier this year, Golden Gate National Recreation Area biologist Lidia D’Amico spotted a strange site on the island: this pup, alone, all the way up on Alcatraz’s rocky shores—a hard place for any mammal to be, let alone a juvenile sea lion.

What happened next is a story of partnership, resiliency, one very large crate, and a wild interspecies ferry ride—read all about it! https://bit.ly/3KxxVgp

Thank you to our friends at The Marine Mammal Center who help make this and many other happy stories possible. 🦭💙

Fun Fact: Did you know that, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), sea lions are able to bring all four flippers underneath their bodies and “walk” on them?!
(📷: Lidia D’Amico/NPS)
(📷: Joanne Lasnier © The Marine Mammal Center)