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San Francisco Bay Area National Parks Science and Learning

Harbor and Elephant Seals

Get the latest on harbor & elephant seal monitoring efforts, view new galeries, and explore other seal-related content.

About Bees

Do you know which Bay Area park has the highest density of bee species in the world?

Coho Salmon Multimedia

Listen and watch to learn more about the Bay Area's endangered coho salmon

California Red-legged Frog

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area's 2013 "Species of the Year" is here

Growing Healthier Native Plants

The Golden Gate Native Plant Nurseries research soils, fertilizers and seed treatments to grow healthier native plants

 

The San Francisco Bay Area Network includes eleven national park units, each of which contain a rich and varied array of natural and cultural resources. The many National Park Service programs and partners in the Bay Area are dedicated to understanding and preserving the region’s unique resources through science and education. This web site delivers information about these resources and about scientific activities underway. Learn more about specific topics by exploring the links on the left or visit the parks and protected areas pages to discover the particular resources found at each of these special places.

 

  What's New? 

  • Vegetation and Rangeland Management Youth Internship at Point Reyes National Seashore

    Download application instructions here
    Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, but must be received no later than May 30th, 2013.


    • California Red-legged Frog

  • Frog Party!
    May 19, 2013, Noon-3pm, Mori Point, Pacifica
    Join us for a celebration of the California red-legged frog at its Mori Point home. Hear from other Bay Area organizations that play a role in protecting this threatened amphibian. Activities will include games, a raffle, tours of the frog ponds, and more! Don’t miss the chance to learn and enjoy a day outside.

  • The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, Native Plant Nurseries and Park Stewardship Programs were recently featured in NPS Park Science. Get the article here.