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May is already here—and the parks are alive and ready for you to explore. ☀️ Whether you’re hitting the trails, birdwatching, reflecting on a powerful story, or sipping craft beer with a national park view, this month is packed with reasons to get outside and make the most of it.

This month also kicks off the Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series on Alcatraz Island—a powerful program lifting up the voices of people who have experienced incarceration, running select Saturdays from May through September.

And over on the mainland, cap off the month at the fourth annual Parks4All: Brewfest on Saturday, May 30—a Bay Area craft beer festival with food trucks, live music, and so much more, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Presidio. Proceeds support inclusive parks programs for all.

Read on to discover how to make the most of your time in the parks. With our full lineup of recurring programs below, there’s always something that fits your schedule. 🌿

Daily: Campfire Program at Presidio Tunnel Tops, Ranger Station at Muir Woods, and Welcome to Muir Woods

Tuesdays: Tennessee Valley Tuesday Stewards

Wednesdays: San Francisco Habitat Stewards, Alcatraz Historic Gardens, and Sutro Heights Historic Landscaping & Maintenance (1st & 3rd Wednesdays)

Thursdays: Golden Gate Historic Landscaping & Maintenance and Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Fridays: Into the Woods 1-Hour Tour at Muir Woods and Black Point Historic Gardens

Saturdays: Into the Woods 1-Hour Tour and Ocean Beach Clean-Up (1st Saturday)

Sundays: Into the Woods 1-Hour Tour and Habitat Restoration Team

Find dates, details, and how to join at parksconservancy.org/events. 💚
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Parks4All: Brewfest is coming up quick 🍻☀️! Grab your tickets and join us on Saturday, May 30 from 12pm-4pm at @PresidioSF for an afternoon of beer, food, community, and supporting your local national parks. It's a dog-friendly, kid-friendly event with gluten-free and nonalcoholic tasting options! You won't want to miss it.

To learn more and get tickets, click the link in our bio. See you in the parks💚!
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@headlandsbrewing @sportsbasement @1percentftp @kexp @crookedgoatbrewing @cuver_belgian_brewers @eastbrotherbeer @enterprisebrewingco @farmersbrewing @fortpointbeer @drinkgoldenstate @lagunitasbeer @lonelyoakbrewingco @matchpointbrewing @pondfarmbrewing @otherwisebrewing @rationalebrewing @sidetrack_mead @twopitchersbeer_oakland @28statesbrewing @ampsrecordshop @desertbunni @lunasgoodcatanddogtreats @tommybreeze @sew_frisco

Young people are the future of our parks 👏 The Parks Conservancy connects people to nearby parks, builds climate resilience learning, and brings those lessons back to local communities. This year, youth stepped into the work in more visible and powerful ways.

LINC (Linking Individuals to their Natural Communities) youth leaders restored habitat and visited climate-impacted park sites in the GGNRA like Bothin Marsh. They researched environmental justice topics, built presentations, and engaged with the public at the Heart of the City Farmer's Market.

This summer, the youth in one cohort will work alongside park scientists to gather real data and contribute to projects with meaningful scientific outcomes.

With your support, young people are deepening their connection to the outdoors, and shaping their own paths toward a climate‑resilient future.

To watch the video and another on bilingual birding programs, plus play a fun Lotería game, go to annualreport.parksconservancy.org.

🚨🐺🌊 UPDATE on the Alcatraz coyote (aka Floyd, NOT pictured here): Though Floyd's whereabouts are currently unknown, new DNA evidence collected by @GoldenGateNPS revealed that he originated not from San Francisco mainland, but Angel Island State Park. He's quite the swimmer! Wherever Floyd is, he made park history as the first coyote ever observed on Alcatraz Island.

Remember: If you run into wildlife at any of the parks in the GGNRA, please keep a safe, respectful distance. Read more wildlife encounter tips at the link in our bio.

(📸 of coyote in the GGNRA: Kirke Wrench / NPS)

Before ➡️ After Crissy Field restoration 😱🌟🤯! Before 2001, Crissy Field was a barren post-military airfield. Through the hard work of the Parks Conservancy and @GoldenGateNPS, along with the generosity of the community and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, along with thousands of volunteers, the park was transformed into the national park we all know, love, and enjoy today.

Call up your loved ones and tell them to #MeetMeAtCrissy as we continue to celebrate 25 years of this incredible restoration project☀️📞🪁.

Before ➡️ After Crissy Field restoration 😱🌟🤯! Before 2001, Crissy Field was a barren post-military airfield. Through the hard work of the Parks Conservancy and @GoldenGateNPS, along with the generosity of the community and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, along with thousands of volunteers, the park was transformed into the national park we all know, love, and enjoy today.

Call up your loved ones and tell them to #MeetMeAtCrissy as we continue to celebrate 25 years of this incredible restoration project☀️📞🪁.

Before ➡️ After Crissy Field restoration 😱🌟🤯! Before 2001, Crissy Field was a barren post-military airfield. Through the hard work of the Parks Conservancy and @GoldenGateNPS, along with the generosity of the community and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, along with thousands of volunteers, the park was transformed into the national park we all know, love, and enjoy today.

Call up your loved ones and tell them to #MeetMeAtCrissy as we continue to celebrate 25 years of this incredible restoration project☀️📞🪁.

Before ➡️ After Crissy Field restoration 😱🌟🤯! Before 2001, Crissy Field was a barren post-military airfield. Through the hard work of the Parks Conservancy and @GoldenGateNPS, along with the generosity of the community and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, along with thousands of volunteers, the park was transformed into the national park we all know, love, and enjoy today.

Call up your loved ones and tell them to #MeetMeAtCrissy as we continue to celebrate 25 years of this incredible restoration project☀️📞🪁.

This #AAPIHeritageMonth, we want to share a powerful new exhibition hosted by the National Japanese American Historical Society (@njahs1980) and @PresidioSF. "I Am An American: The Nisei Soldier Experience" recounts the stories of Japanese American soldiers who served during World War II while their families faced incarceration at home. Through firsthand accounts, historic photographs, and rarely seen artifacts, the exhibition centers personal stories.

This limited‑time exhibit reflects how parks can be a space for reflecting on difficult history while inviting learning and connection.

For more, click the link in our bio.

This #AAPIHeritageMonth, we want to share a powerful new exhibition hosted by the National Japanese American Historical Society (@njahs1980) and @PresidioSF. "I Am An American: The Nisei Soldier Experience" recounts the stories of Japanese American soldiers who served during World War II while their families faced incarceration at home. Through firsthand accounts, historic photographs, and rarely seen artifacts, the exhibition centers personal stories.

This limited‑time exhibit reflects how parks can be a space for reflecting on difficult history while inviting learning and connection.

For more, click the link in our bio.

All communities should have access to the benefits of nearby nature, and that means breaking down barriers to park experiences that might feel inaccessible, like birding. That’s why the Parks Conservancy, Presidio Trust, and partners like Latino Outdoors host Bilingual Birding events in the national parks of the GGNRA.

To see the full video and experience the joy of Bilingual Birding, go to annualreport.parksconservancy.org. You can also play a fun, GGNRA version of Lotería to learn more about park species, and see all the incredible impact people can have for parks. Thank you!
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(🎥 @BAVCmedia)

Did YOU volunteer during the restoration of Crissy Field? Do you still have your "Help Grow Crissy Field" T-shirt? If so, we want to hear from you! Let us know in the comments, or send an email with your memories to parksconservancy@parksconservancy.org. 📬🌁💚

The transformation of Crissy Field, 25 years ago this May, was a massive community effort. More than 3,000 volunteers helped remove 230,000 cubic yards of soil and restore Crissy Marsh. Today, the area is a wonderland for birds and other species, thanks to you! If you missed that effort, you can still get out there and volunteer today. Check the websites of the Parks Conservancy, Presidio Trust, and NPS for the latest volunteering opportunities. Thanks for helping Crissy Field grow!
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(📸 Kirke Wrench / NPS)

#MeetMeAtCrissy #CrissyField

Come get your tiny cup at Parks4All: Brewfest 🍻☀️🌁! Join us Saturday, May 30, from Noon-4 p.m. at @PresidioSF for an afternoon of craft beer tasting (and non-alcoholic beer, cider, and mead!), live music, food trucks, local vendors, and more! It's a dog-friendly, kid-friendly day to enjoy tasty food and drinks while supporting your beloved national parks.

To learn more and get tickets, click the link in bio.

See you in the parks💚!
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@headlandsbrewing @sportsbasement @1percentftp @kexp @crookedgoatbrewing @cuver_belgian_brewers @eastbrotherbeer @enterprisebrewingco @farmersbrewing @fortpointbeer @drinkgoldenstate @lagunitasbeer @lonelyoakbrewingco @matchpointbrewing @pondfarmbrewing @otherwisebrewing @rationalebrewing @sidetrack_mead @twopitchersbeer_oakland @28statesbrewing @ampsrecordshop @desertbunni @lunasgoodcatanddogtreats @tommybreeze @sew_frisco

📣 Attention Crissy Field lovers: there's a new merch drop for the 25th anniversary of the transformation! Celebrate 25 years of hiking, biking, swimming, windsurfing, dog walking, picnicking, kite flying, and enjoying one of the cities most beloved national parks.

To grab yourself a tote or t-shirt, visit the Warming Hut or shop online at the link in our bio.

📣 Attention Crissy Field lovers: there's a new merch drop for the 25th anniversary of the transformation! Celebrate 25 years of hiking, biking, swimming, windsurfing, dog walking, picnicking, kite flying, and enjoying one of the cities most beloved national parks.

To grab yourself a tote or t-shirt, visit the Warming Hut or shop online at the link in our bio.

📣 Attention Crissy Field lovers: there's a new merch drop for the 25th anniversary of the transformation! Celebrate 25 years of hiking, biking, swimming, windsurfing, dog walking, picnicking, kite flying, and enjoying one of the cities most beloved national parks.

To grab yourself a tote or t-shirt, visit the Warming Hut or shop online at the link in our bio.

It's almost time for.......Parks4All:Brewfest 🌁🍻☀️! Join us Saturday, May 30th from 12pm-4pm at @PresidioSF for an afternoon of craft beer tasting (and non-alcoholic beer, cider, and mead!), live music, food trucks, local vendors, and so much more! It's a dog-friendly, kid-friendly day to enjoy food and bev while supporting your beloved national parks.

To learn more and get tickets, click the link in our bio. See you in the parks💚!
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@headlandsbrewing @sportsbasement @1percentftp @kexp @crookedgoatbrewing @cuver_belgian_brewers @eastbrotherbeer @enterprisebrewingco @farmersbrewing @fortpointbeer @drinkgoldenstate @lagunitasbeer @lonelyoakbrewingco @matchpointbrewing @pondfarmbrewing @otherwisebrewing @rationalebrewing @sidetrack_mead @twopitchersbeer_oakland @28statesbrewing @ampsrecordshop @desertbunni @lunasgoodcatanddogtreats @tommybreeze @sew_frisco

Today we're celebrating 25 years since the transformation of Crissy Field 🎉🌁🥳! Before 2001, Crissy Field was in severe disrepair. Through the hard work of the Parks Conservancy and @GoldenGateNPS, along with the generosity of the community and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, along with thousands of volunteers, the park was transformed into the urban oasis we all know, love, and enjoy today.

So, call up your loved ones and tell them to #MeetMeAtCrissy☀️📞🪁. How do you enjoy this beloved park space? Let us know below!