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Golden Gate National Recreational AreaThere are many educational opportunities for visiting schools.
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Golden Gate National Recreational Area
For Teachers
 
Sign on Alcatraz during Indian occupation

June Teacher Institute
Join your colleagues and special guest presenters on June 16th-18th for a dynamic Teacher Institute addressing historic inquiry and place-based learning. A $400 stipend will be awarded to those who complete the workshop.
Deadline is May 8th.
Click here for application and more information.

 

The Golden Gate National Parks—with their fragile indigenous habitats and historic landmarks, ancient redwood groves and dramatic coastal preserve are also settings for one of the largest and most inspiring urban outdoor classrooms. Deeply committed to young people, the National Park Service, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and Presidio Trust partner with educators, students, and the community to design programs that encourage inquiry-based learning linked to school curriculum. The goals and principles of the K–12 program confirm Golden Gate’s commitment to authentic, inclusive, and relevant education.

  • Parks As Classrooms programs are free.
  • Limited transportation is available.
 

Crissy Field Center, located on the Presidio of San Francisco, is a partnership project of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service. The Center offers multicultural programs that actively engage us with our environments and promote collaborations in building a more sustainable and environmentally just society.

  • Crissy Field Center programs require a $75 lab fee.
  • Scholarships for programs and transportation are available.
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Did You Know?
The Pacific West Region of the National Park Service has a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2016, the centennial of the Park Service.

Last Updated: April 16, 2009 at 13:07 EST