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A Birder Visits Golden Gate Park, April 2014
A birder and photographer who goes by the name Redgannet visited Golden Gate Park this week and posted some lovely photographs of birds sighted, including this one of a Cormorant at Stow Lake. “Bird list for Stow Lake: Canada Goose 12, … Continue reading
Blue Heron Cam at Stow Lake (Bay Nature)
Nancy DeStafanis with her herons at Stow Lake, San Francisco. Photo courtesy of DeStefanis. A sign placed outside the Stow Lake Boathouse informs visitors of the variety of bird species that use the lake, such as the pied-billed grebe, Canadian … Continue reading
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Plants with a mean streak
Check out the new exhibit that just opened at the Conservatory of Flowers (and will be on view through mid October). “San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers spokeswoman Nina Sazevich quips, “Chomp: They Came from the Swamp,” is bound to be … Continue reading
Must love broccoli: A community garden plays matchmaker | KALW
Community gardens have come and gone in Golden Gate Park over the years. The pictures show victory gardens in the park during WW II. The following KALW story describes a new garden where vegetables are growing communally in the park. … Continue reading
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Golden Gate National Parks BioBlitz Reaches New Heights – National Geographic Society Press Room
I read this press release with delight and wondered how many species a BioBlitz would turn up in Golden Gate Park. Wouldn’t it be interesting to compare? “SAN FRANCISCO (March 31, 2014)—After two intensive days of exploration and documentation, the Golden … Continue reading
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Shakespeare in the Park
Here’s a lovely article about the Shakespeare Garden in Golden Gate Park. Reminds me that I’ve been meaning to revisit this little gem. When the rain stops . . . “An Afternoon with the Bard in Golden Gate Park … Continue reading
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Golden Gate Park is a favorite running route.
“Nathan Yau at FlowingData created maps tracing popular running routes in 22 major cities and San Francisco is one of them.” As a runner, I’m not surprised to see my favorite route show up bold on this map; it … Continue reading
runaway horse causes havoc in golden gate park (Feb. 21, 1886)
Looking at pictures like this one (South Drive, Golden Gate Park, probably dating to the late nineteenth century, SFPL/AAA-8339), it’s tempting to romanticize the park before the advent of the automobile. But the following hair-raising report from the San Francisco … Continue reading
trees love light: photos of trees in golden gate park at the botanical garden
A beautiful exhibit of photographs by local photographer, Steve Kane, opened in the library of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park last night and will be on view through April, 2014. Don’t miss this one! Using … Continue reading
Woodpeckers in Golden Gate Park?
Here’s a helpful article for identifying woodpeckers you may see in Golden Gate Park, especially now that winter makes them more visible (from the website Bay Nature). Which Species of Woodpecker Can You Find in Golden Gate Park? by … Continue reading
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