Golden Gate National Parks 40th Anniversary Celebration | Marin

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Golden Gate National Parks were established on October 27, 1972 and are celebrating their 40th birthday. Enjoy exhibits and artifacts telling the story of the parklands, have some 40th birthday cake, and embark on ranger-led hikes to discover more of the park’s cultural and natural history.

Golden Gate National Parks 40th Anniversary Celebration
October 27, 2012 – 10:30 am to 2 pm
Marin Headlands Visitor Center
FREE

Directions:
The Marin Headlands Visitor Center is located in the historic Fort Barry Chapel, at the intersection of Field and Bunker Roads. The Visitor Center is approximately 3 miles from either entrance to the Marin Headlands.

Schedule
10 am: 40th Anniversary Ceremony, Birthday Cake
11:15 am: Walk with Park Founders on Rodeo Valley Trail
12:15-1:30 pm: Continuation of walk, ranger-led hike into Gerbode Valley
Ongoing at Visitor Center:
* People for the Parks: 40 Years of Golden Gate National Recreation Area exhibit
* California Animal Habitats and Tribal Shelters student art exhibit
* “Saving the Golden Gate,” film by Doug McConnell
* Food truck with food and drink for purchase

ELSEWHERE IN THE HEADLANDS | October 27, 2012

• Battery Townsley (Noon-4 pm, special hours, featuring newly arrived USS Missouri battleship gun)
• Bay Area Discovery Museum (9 am-5 pm)
• Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Hawk Talk on Hawk Hill (Noon-1 pm)
• Golden Gate Raptor Observatory Raptor Banding Demo and Release (1-2 pm, if raptor available)
• Marine Mammal Center (10 am-5 pm)
• Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery (9 am-Noon, volunteer drop-in)
• Nike Missile Site Open House (12:30-3:30 pm, special hours)
• Point Bonita Lighthouse (11:30 am-3:30 pm, featuring new bridge and cellphone tour)

ELSEWHERE IN THE GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS | October 27, 2012

• Parkwide: Volunteer at drop-in programs on Make a Difference Day; check calendar listings
• Alcatraz: 40 Years of Golden Gate Tour (11 am-12:30 pm, boat ticket required)
• Crissy Field: Golden Gate, A People’s Park at 40 Walk (10:30-11:15 am)
• Crissy Field: Golden Gate, A People’s Park at 40 Walk (1-1:45 pm)
• San Mateo Co. park sites: 360 Degrees of Pacifica Hike (9 am-3 pm)
• Presidio – National Cemetery Walk 10am – reservations required

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.