July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
Established in 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit partner that supports and assists the Golden Gate National Parks in research, interpretation, and conservation programs at its complex of parks and facilities that includes Fort Point National Historic Site, Muir Woods National Monument, Alcatraz Island, Marin Headlands, Nike Missile Site, Fort Mason, and the Presidio of San Francisco.
July 08, 2012 by Bay Nature Staff
Milagra Ridge is a small park boasting great views. Just east of Highway 1, it looms over Sharp Park and …
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September 01, 2011 by Beth Slatkin
Bay Area native Sue Gardner says her work on stewardship programs combines her two passions: people and nature. For almost 20 years, she’s been running innovative programs that get diverse groups of people out helping take care of the diverse habitats of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
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August 12, 2011 by Eric Galan
As the Crissy Field Center celebrates its 10th anniversary, the center continues to bridge the gap between urban youth and environmental education. In July 2011, the center’s Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders (I-YEL) program won the “Take Pride in America” national award given by the Department of Interior for outstanding youth program. Jie Chen, a former student intern and current manager of the I-YEL program described the award as “amazing to see and be a part of.”
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December 09, 2010 by Ingrid Hawkinson
Ever since an epiphany with pickleweed in Oakland as a kid, Asha Setty has wanted to learn as much as possible about native plants. She started working for the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy more than 12 years ago as an intern, and now she helps get the word out about projects happening at GGNRA.
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November 08, 2010 by Erica Reder
The arrival of the rains each fall kicks off spawning season for coho salmon. The rains also mark the end of this season’s work on the Redwood Creek Restoration Project. On November 14, you can help welcome the salmon back to an improved watershed, and kick in a little on the restoration too!
May 28, 2009 by Beth Rodio
On Friday, May 29, the National Park Service and friends of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) will gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Brian O’Neill, who died from complications due to heart surgery on May 13. Brian was the superintendent of GGNRA for 22 years, and was revered by many for his dedication to getting people out into the park.
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April 01, 2009 by Dan Rademacher
A town comes together to protect beautiful Mori Point, home to threatened frogs, endangered snakes, and superb wildflowers.
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January 01, 2008 by David Carroll
From Mori Point in Pacifica to Lands End in San Francisco and all the way up to Tomales Bay, the …
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