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Fort Point National Historic Site
For Teachers
 

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area serves as one of the nation’s largest and most inspiring urban outdoor classrooms. From fragile indigenous habitats to historic landmarks, ancient redwood groves to dramatic coastal preserve, the park’s value as an urban educational resource is unsurpassed. Deeply committed to young people, National Park Service, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and Presidio Trust staff partner with educators to design programs linked to school curriculum and education standards.

  • 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.
Education Vision
Education Vision
Education Vision
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Plan a Field Trip
Plan a Field Trip
How to plan a field trip for your school to the Golden Gate National Parks.
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Online Games
Online Games
Curriculum based online games for teachers
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Other Resources
Other Resources
Other educational resources for teachers
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Image of western gulls.  

Did You Know?
Alcatraz Island is the site of a large colony of Western Gulls (Larus occidentalis), the gull species that inhabits the Oregon and California coast. Individuals mate for life and come together each year on Alcatraz to defend their historic territory and raise three chicks.

Last Updated: September 15, 2006 at 08:48 EST