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Golden Gate Bridge seen through trees near Battery Godfrey.

How to get the shot: Golden Gate Bridge between two trees

This ultra-popular Instagram spot has a lot to offer beyond great views of the bridge. Our park insiders will tell you how to get there, when to go, and how to take the photos that will get all the likes!

Get the shot

Park Ranger Lara Volski in the Marin Headlands.

Ranger Lara Volski wants you to choose your climate future

Climate resilience and history meet in the Marin Headlands for this park ranger, who helps people wrap their heads around complicated issues by putting the focus back on them.

Ranger Q&A

Events

	DON’T MISS: What are the keys to creating a beloved community? Join a panel this Friday with former interns Aurora Perez, Jainita Patel, and Alex Jordan as they reflect and share examples from their journeys as people of color in the environmental field. Register here »
2/26	Mushrooms of Mt. Tam »
3/5	Women warriors creating a beloved community »
3/5	Data is not the destination with naturalist Christian Schwarz »
3/7	Women of the Marin Headlands with SF Public Library »
3/22	Women Building the Presidio Tunnel Tops with SF Public Library »
ONGOING	Banff virtual film fest: Watch exciting films, support parks »

See all upcoming events

Did You Know?

Kirke Wrench / NPS

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the grand reopening of Crissy Field and the debut of the Crissy Field Center. Over 20 years, our beloved youth programs have produced thousands of alumni, and we want to hear from you! If you’ve participated in a Crissy Field Center youth program, email crissyfieldcenter20@parksconservancy.org with your favorite Crissy Field Center memory or photo.

Crissy Field Center

Support Your Parks

Member events are back!

Become a Parks Conservancy member today and join us in celebrating the return of the Member Hiking & Events series—now entirely virtual! Every month members will have access to exclusive webinars and talks, information about the parks, and self-guided hikes. Learn more about our membership program and other benefits on our website.

Join today

Park Pic of the Month

Rainbow over Presidio Native Plant Nursery.

Brian Teng / Parks Conservancy

Recently, the Presidio Native Plant Nursery team enjoyed the sight of this vibrant rainbow from inside and outside the nursery, as the plants enjoyed a natural watering from several days of rain. If you follow @ParksConservancy on Instagram, you saw this rainbow there first.

Native Plant Nurseries

Volunteer

Summer Academic Internship positions are now open in the GGNRA! Internships are for students from College of Marin, SF State, or City College. They vary from part-time to full-time, and include opportunities for specialized training, professional skill building, and career development. Apply by March 29! Learn more here »

At the Park Store

Tote bags featuring line drawing of San Francisco skyline.

Get ready for spring

Stock up on park spring essentials, like our new San Francisco reusable tote bags. Light and durable, they’re perfect for packing in gear and goodies for a socially distanced picnic or hike in the park.

For a limited time only, enjoy a special price of just $5 each!

Available in 3 colors.

Shop online at store.parksconservancy.org

Park store

Presidio Tunnel Tops Update

An all-female project management team leads the way at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Courtesy Presidio Trust

This Women’s History Month, celebrate the impressive women who are designing and building a spectacular new national park experience! An all-female project management team leads the way at Presidio Tunnel Tops, set to open this fall. Learn more in this recent article in the Bold Italic, and meet the team during a special event March 22, facilitated by Crissy Field Center youth in partnership with the SF Public Library and Presidio Trust.

Meet the team

ICYMI

Ultrarunner YiOu Wang training in the Marin Headlands.

Meet professional ultrarunner and high school teacher YiOu Wang, who enjoys our parks for mega-runs and hikes with students. With every step, she sees the effects of climate change and the chance to inspire young people toward action. Run with YiOu »