Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay and our #ParkRangers are doing a pop up at #CrissyField Marsh near the bridge from 11am- 12:30pm.

Scopes and binoculars will be set up to help you identify some of the birds in #CrissyField Marsh.
#migrationisbeautiful #RangersPointingAtThings

OPEN HOUSE!

Now is your chance to see inside one of the largest WWII fortifications in the Marin Headlands!

When: Sunday, May 5th
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Where: Battery Townsley (Marin Headlands)

More info: nps.gov/planyourvisit/…...

📷1: NPS J. Prince
📷2-4: NPS J. Manzolillo

Join us for a “Walk on the Wildflower Side” - a FREE Ranger led program focused on CA Wildflowers!

📷When: Saturday, April 6th
📷Time: 1:00PM
📷Duration: 45 mins
📷Where: Battery Yates Trail at Fort Baker in Sausalito

Register here: nps.gov/planyourvisit/…

We can feel the love at Golden Gate National Recreation Area...From family fun to stewardship events, sometimes even a wedding or engagement...Tag someone you love to visit the parks with! ❤️

🌟NOW OPEN🌟 #FortPoint , 'Guardian of the Golden Gate,' unveils NEW exhibits! Join us TODAY at 10 am. Dive into history and symbolism in the casemates. Each exhibit offers a unique journey through past and present. Don't miss it! #GoldenGate #History

🎉 Exciting news 🎉 Don't miss the grand opening of the NEW exhibit at #FortPoint this Thursday, Feb 8th at 10am! Explore history like never before and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of this iconic landmark. See you there! 🏰 #NewExhibit #HistoryUnveiled

Happy International Environmental Education Day! The #GGNRA is the perfect classroom. Historical structures, captivating geology, and rich biodiverse habitats provide an incredible backdrop for any educational experience.

What wildlife have you seen in the parks recently?

#FindYourPark
#EncuentraTuParque

Photos by Kirke Wrench, Tory Starling, Lenny Rush, Kirke Wrench, Kirke Wrench

The Golden Gate NRA Trail Crew is seeking an experienced trail worker to fill a vacant permanent, year-round (career seasonal) WL-7 trail Crew Leader position. For more information and to apply, visit ow.ly/mFiu50Qq55J.

Big news! Today, with Golden Gate NPS, CA State Parks, Marin Water, and marinparks working in partnership as One Tam, we're sharing some exciting technical updates to Marin Wildlife Watch (f.k.a. Marin Wildlife Picture Index Project).

Learn more here: parksconservancy.org/news/golden-ga…

Now is the time of year when we think about new beginnings, decide what is important to us, and consider our intentions for the coming months. What do you value most about our #NationalParks ?

Photos by Kirke Wrench, Will Elder, Alison Taggart Barone, Lenny Rush

J.R.R. Tolkien was creator of The Lord of the Rings, and an environmentalist. He created Treebeard and the Ents, talking, tree-like guardians of the forest.

Today is #JRRTolkienDay , and we celebrate by protecting the flora of the park today and every day.

📷: Dan Friedman NPS

Winter is a time of rest and recuperation. Many plants and animals slow down, hibernate, or migrate. These convergent ladybeetles overwinter in tight clusters called aggregates.

Learn more about wildlife in winter here:
nps.gov/articles/000/w…

#WorldWildlifeConservationDay brings attention to endangered species, like the San Francisco Garter Snake. Conservation is key, as it only lives on the SF Peninsula!

Visit our Conservation at Home page to learn how you can help.
ow.ly/kSSG50Qeyok

📸 A. Joyce NPS

Happening this weekend in the Marin Headlands!

3 different Open House Events:
1) Point Bonita Lighthouse
2) Nike Missile Site Open House
3) Battery Townsley Open House

More Info: nps.gov/goga/marin-hea……

Photos/Flyer: NPS, James Manzolillo

Weekend Plans?! Come out to the Marin Headlands!

3 different Open House Events taking place this weekend:

1) Point Bonita Lighthouse
2) Nike Missile Site Open House
3) Battery Townsley Open House

More Info: nps.gov/goga/marin-hea…

Photos/Flyer: NPS, James Manzolillo

Shoutout to the supremely capable Golden Gate NPS trails crew for fixing up this important trail connector. Who's hiked here recently and seen their work 👀

Looking for something to do today?

Come out to the Marin Headlands 12pm to 4pm & tour Battery Townsley!

Open the 1st Sunday of every month, volunteer docents provide free interpretive tours of inside this masterpiece.

More Information: nps.gov/planyourvisit/…...

Huge thanks to over 450 volunteers who helped with this year's #CoastalCleanupDay !
Check out the stats from Last Saturday:
1,350 hours of time donated
11 park sites in the #GGNRA
Over 1500 pounds of trash picked up

Photos by Frank Morse, Dan Friedman, Tory Starling NPS

Over 200,000 people were left homeless after the 1906 SF earthquake, resulting in refugee camps at Fort Mason and the Presidio.
For #NationalPreparednessMonth , check out ready.gov/september to learn how you can prepare for natural disasters.
Photos: NPS Archives