Rancho Corral de Tierra, Soon to Become Part of GGNRA
May 26, 2011 by Dan Rademacher
The Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) purchased Rancho Corral de Tierra on Montara Mountain to protect it from development. Now …
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Surrounded by Nature in San Francisco
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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Give a Hand for the Salmon
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!
From the Field
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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GGNRA Big Year Comes to a Close
December 31, 2008 by Laura Hautala
What brings together professionals and amateur naturalists, butterfly specialists and evolutionary biologists, children and adults, all in the name of endangered species? Try the Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Big Year for Endangered Species.
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Soaring South for the Winter
October 10, 2008 by Jody Zaitlin
Fall is prime time to see hundreds of hawks, falcons, and other raptors flying south over the Marin Headlands.
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Saved by Grit and Grace
July 01, 2003 by John Hart
Of course the Marin Headlands–a favorite destination for hikers, bicyclers, birdwatchers, wildflower enthusiasts, and beachgoers–is protected open space. What else could it be? Would you believe…a city of 30,000? It almost was. But thanks to some determined citizens and a little bit of luck, one half of the Golden Gate will remain wild forever.
Why is autumn a good time to see raptors in the Bay Area? Where is best?
July 01, 2003 by Allen Fish
For many birds, autumn is a flurry of eating and movement to find stuff to eat, before winter sets in. …
