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The Very Old Hospital in Golden Gate Park
Here’s an interesting bit of Golden Gate Park history, courtesy of sfcurbed.com. “Tucked in the parking lot of Kezar Stadium is the Park Emergency Hospital. Originally built in 1902 as the first permanent emergency hospital in San Francisco, it’s since … Continue reading
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people-watching in Golden Gate Park, 1888
People-watching is a popular, free entertainment that has been available in Golden Gate Park since it first opened to the public in the 1870s. Here’s one observer’s report on the show that was running on Oct. 8, 1888 (San Francisco … Continue reading
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Closing the park overnight
This week the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a long-discussed plan to close the park to the public from midnight to 5 a.m., citing vandalism and dumping as concerns. City leaders approve overnight park closure plan | http://www.ktvu.com Opponents … Continue reading
sudden oak death found in golden gate park
‘The number of oak trees in California that died from the virulent forest disease known as sudden oak death has increased tenfold in just a year’s time as the pathogen spread into several new parts of the Bay Area, including … Continue reading
native plant strikes again
“Three San Francisco cops remain on disability after suffering “severe” reactions to poison oak during a Sept. 9 scuffle with a tree-branch-wielding homeless man in Golden Gate Park, police said Thursday. The incident erupted about 9:15 a.m. when transient William … Continue reading
Tell the difference between honey bees and bumble bees
A reader has pointed out that the bee I photographed in Golden Gate Park was probably a bumble bee, not a honey bee. I posted the photo last week in a blog about Golden Gate Park honey. That started me wondering … Continue reading
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Did you know that you could be spreading Golden Gate Park Honey on your breakfast toast these foggy mornings? Disadvantaged bees make it; they have been rescued and relocated to a rooftop near Golden Gate Park out by Ocean Beach. The … Continue reading
American Coot Chicks Caught Bobbing Around Golden Gate Park PHOTOS, VIDEO
“Another amazing wildlife sighting in Golden Gate Park, brought to you by the craziest-looking baby birds weve ever seen.Nature photographer extraordinaire David Cruz snapped images of adorable American Coot chicks bobbing around the parks North Lake.SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS, VIDEOThese … Continue reading
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coyote pups In golden gate park
“Although coyotes have been in Golden Gate Park since 2007, the Huffington Post reported last April that the animals were becoming more agressive in order to protect their young. Now we have the pictures to prove it.Cruz, however, doesnt just … Continue reading
San Francisco mayor renames road for Nancy Pelosi
Another renaming in Golden Gate Park this week, as reported in the S.F.Chronicle: ‘Mayor Ed Lee has renamed a major road coursing through Golden Gate Park to honor U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Lee and other city officials participated … Continue reading
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