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Send us a textIn this episode we will explore the truth and consequences of the firing of National Park Service seasonal employees.  Joining us is former national park seasonal ranger, Rosanne McHenryRosanne has worked as a National Park Ranger and a California State Park Ranger in many different locations over the years, including the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Mt. Rainier National Park, Auburn State Recreation Area, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, and Death Valley National Park, among others. “Serving as a park ranger gave her a unique opportunity to talk to people about our natural world, and to instill a deep sense of stewardship in each person she has met. This beautiful planet, our Earth, is our shared heritage, and we all play an important role in protecting it.https:/natureandsciencepodcast.com

The Trump administration says it will hire more seasonal workers than usual to staff the national parks, after laying off hundreds of park employees. But park rangers and other workers at Yosemite, and across the country, are up in arms over their sudden firings, which in many cases will leave them homeless too. This is all part of the Trump-Elon Musk DOGE “government efficiency plan” which has seen tens of thousands of federal employees summarily dismissed over the last few weeks. At Yosemite, angry workers hung an upside down American flag on El Capitan over the weekend, a sign of distress. Yosemite has lost dozens of employees, from naturalists to technical support staff such as its electrician and its locksmith. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area here in the Bay Area is another popular national park hit hard by the cost-cutting move. For more, KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern, along with KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising, spoke with Neal Desai, Pacific Regional Director for the National Parks Conservation Association.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1131, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Better Known As... 1: Marion Morrison. John Wayne. 2: "Stardust" man David Jones. David Bowie. 3: Funnyman Cornelius Chase. Chevy Chase. 4: WWII radio propagandist Iva D'Aquino. "Tokyo Rose". 5: Norma Jean Baker. Marilyn Monroe. Round 2. Category: Famous Flops 1: McDonald's hope for meatless Friday was the Hula Burger, this fruit topped with cheese and grilled. a pineapple. 2: In 1959 only 2,846 of this oversized and overpriced car's 1960 line were made before it was discontinued. the Edsel. 3: Businesses stuck with carbon paper because this company's 1949 Model A was slow, messy and hard to use. the Xerox. 4: Consumers didn't warm up to the nonrefrigerated milk in this company's 1998 cereal-and-milk combo product. Kellogg's. 5: This company's 1983 Lisa died because it was slow and pricey, but the graphical user interface lived on in other products. Apple. Round 3. Category: National Sites 1: The Golden Spike historic site in this state commemorates the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. Utah. 2: This island that was home to a notorious prison is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco. Alcatraz. 3: This D.C. national historic site is the only one that's also an active theater. Ford's Theatre. 4: Commemorating a 1965 civil rights march is the Selma to this city National Historic Trail in Alabama. Montgomery. 5: This state's only national memorial honors clergyman Roger Williams. Rhode Island. Round 4. Category: Katie Couric, Witness To History 1: (Katie Couric delivers the clue.) In 2006, on my first broadcast as anchor of the CBS Evening News, I reported that this group that formerly ruled Afghanistan was "back with a vengeance". the Taliban. 2: (Katie Couric delivers the clue.) On "60 Minutes" in 2009 I conducted the first interview with this pilot, who vividly described "birds filling the entire windscreen". Sullenberger. 3: (Katie Couric delivers the clue.) In a 2008 foreign policy interview, I asked this candidate, "Have you ever been involved with any negotiations with the Russians?" -- it seemed like a reasonable question. (Sarah) Palin. 4: (Katie Couric delivers the clue.) My first network job was as deputy correspondent at this site, preparing me for interviewing the Petraeuses and Odiernos of the world. the Pentagon. 5: (Katie Couric delivers the clue.) This Saudi royal was still Crown Prince when he did an exclusive interview with me in 2003; now he's king. Abdullah. Round 5. Category: G.I. Joe 1: Because '60s boys didn't play with dolls, Hasbro coined this 2-word term to describe Joe. an action figure. 2: 1967's female G.I. Jo(e), now worth thousands in mint condition, wasn't a warrior but had this caring job. a nurse. 3: The original 11-1/2" long Joe began a long hiatus (or was he undercover?) the year after this real conflict ended. the Vietnam War. 4: In the '80s this pro wrestler with a rank in his name became the first real person to join the G.I. Joe corps. Sgt. Slaughter. 5: In the '70s Joe took up martial arts and learned this "grip". kung fu. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Naomi Rosenberg, assistant director of the Media and Accessible Design Lab at San Francisco's LightHouse for the Blind, discusses the art of making fingertip-readable maps: why clutter is the enemy of good tactile maps, the quest for an affordable embosser, being locked to 24 pt. type, creating large-scale accessible maps for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the OSM-filtering behind their Tactile Maps Automated Production software, why 3D-printed maps are (literally) painful for users, the barriers to high-res tactile displays, and how a good tactile designer needs to “forget about their eyes.” Order a custom TMAP MAD Lab's braille maps Naomi's maps OpenStreetMap Joshua Miele Join the LightHouse mailing list for updates on their 5/16/2024 fundraising event Need maps for your org's reports, decks, walls and events? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Map Consultancy makes real nice maps, real fast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ See what good maps can do for you at themapconsultancy.com I have three words for you: Big. Glowing. Maps. Depending on how that makes you feel, you might like two more words: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiant Maps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. See ultra-detailed backlit maps at radiantmaps.co Time for some map gifts: get 15% off woven map blankets and backlit map decor with code 15OFF, everything ships free – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/RadiantMaps?coupon=15OFF

David Smith, Superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, takes us on a riveting journey of his career, from working in border patrol, working in the House of Representatives as a part of the Bevinetto Fellowship, giving a TED talk on the importance of community engagement in national parks, being superintendent for almost 10 years at Joshua Tree all the way to his new posting at GGNRA, since January of 2023. In this conversation, he shares his excitement in exploring the amazing GGNRA sites, his incredible view of the Golden Gate Bridge from his office in Fort Mason, his pride in the amazing programs at GGNRA, such as the Lifeguard training program, and his awe at the way the community cares for and supports this NPS site.   Golden Gate National Parks, acclaimed by David as a crown jewel of the National Park system, is one of the largest urban parks globally, with notable sites, such as Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods National Monument, and Fort Point National Historic Site. Amidst this urban park, visitors can also find serene hikes, camping spots and beaches. Episode Specific Links: Feeling inspired? Visit Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to learn more and donate, ensuring GGNRA continues to be protected and enjoyed!Check out David's TED Talk here (Why Community Matters-The Case for Civic Engagement and Parks: David Smith at TEDxSFA)You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.Sponsors:Granarly (Instagram): Go to granarly.com & use code WRTP15 to get 15% your next online purchase

Welcome to Episode 55 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast! Today I have a short recap for you on my Mt Tam 50k trail race this past Saturday, November 12th. It was a gorgeous, challenging course that went through Mt. Tamalpais State Park, Muir Woods National Monument, and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. We had absolutely perfect weather, and although it was a tough run, I had such a joyful experience (minus stubbing my toe so hard on a root I thought it was broken and nearly face planting countless times in the last ten miles, but that's all part of the Type 2 fun, isn't it?!). Inside Trail Racing put this event on (the same group that organized the Rodeo Valley 50k that I did in August), and they did a great job, once again. We had actually signed up for this one last year, but DNS because the timing ended up being bad with our move. Grateful we finally made it to the start (and finish) - I already want to do this event next year! My recap will give you ALLLLL the details, including my nutrition (what went really well, and what I'm still tweaking). In the meantime, here's the short version.We left Santa Cruz around 4:30am for the long drive up North. The day before, my stomach was feeling super off and I'm frustrated to report that it also carried over into race morning. I'm still not sure what went wrong - I practiced various strategies in training and had switched things up since my last 50k, but my body was still not happy with what I was eating. My only guess is that I had been trying to increase my total carb intake to be closer to recommended guidelines and my body still wasn't into it. So the 2+ hour ride was not a fun one for me, esp with that 30-min crazy, super windy road down to Stinson Beach!  I was convinced that my stomach would be a mess for this race but somehow, everything went away just before the race started. I had zero GI issues and felt super strong the rest of the day! So grateful. The course was really hard, which is exactly what I expected given the elevation profile and my sub-par training (I only got up to about 3.5 hours on the trails, and had taken some weeks off due to illness). But I paced myself well and chatted with some new trail buddies along the way to help the miles go by quickly. I ended up finishing the 50k with 6800 ft of climbing in 6:54 and won 3rd in my age group, and am feeling great about that all things considered. I didn't get lost and I didn't fall - so all in all, a successful day!Recovery has been going pretty well! Low appetite has been an issue (not helped by sick kiddos and lack of sleep) but I've managed to get consistent meals and snacks in. I was super sore for a couple days of course, but got some nice gentle walks in and a short run in on Wednesday. Planning to take it super easy the next couple of weeks and then we shall see what's next. Give the episode a listen for all the other details! And stay tuned for more athlete and RD interviews. Announcements:Please show your support by leaving a rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts Music Credit: Joseph McDadePhoto Credit: Let's Wander Photography Have nutrition questions, a guest or topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - eatforendurance@gmail.com.Disclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendationsSupport the show

There are probably few better ways to learn about raptors, raptor behavior and migration, and identification than a hawk count!My guest, Allen Fish, Director of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, tells us all about their hawk count and banding operation, as well as some of the fascinating projects and partners that connect to this community science effort. These are things like satellite and radio telemetry and DNA barcoding.The GGRO is a long-term, community-science program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in cooperation with the National Park Service. The GGRO is the longest-running single-location community science program in any National Park.Allen has been with GGRO since its inception - nearly 38 years. He has a wealth of knowledge on raptor behaviors, habitats, and of course migration. Today, recorded from atop Hawk Hill just north of San Francisco, Allen tells us about many of the raptors they observe, why they migrate, and helps provide a broader context of migrations as they relate to geography and topography, weather, and climate. For example, did you know there are some east/west migrants? And get ready to brush up on zuhgunrohe and umwelt! It's fascinating!You might recognize Allen from the field guides episode back in May. He's a lot of fun to talk to, and you can tell that he lives raptors and nature with his deep insights. And Hawk Hill itself is also a wonderful character. Located in the famous Marin Headlands, which is in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (a unit of the National Park Service), Hawk Hill offers wonderful panoramic views, unique topography, and unique history that Allen helps decipher. And while it was a foggy day - abnormal even for notoriously foggy San Francisco - we still had some close encounters with birds that we caught on the recording.Check the full show notes for a few pictures from the area, and things we saw during the recording.  Find the GGRO @goldengateraptors on instagram, or at ggro.org. FULL SHOW NOTESLinks DiscussedGolden Gate National Parks ConservancyGolden Gate Raptor ObservatoryHull Lab at UC-DavisVeracruz Rio de Rapaces BooksLinks may be affiliate linksAn Immense World by Ed YongHawks from Every Angle by Jerry LiguoriHawks at a Distance by Jerry LiguoriA Field Guide to Hawks of North America (Peterson Guide) by William Clark and Brian WheelerRelated PodcastsMy interview with Scott Whittle and Mike Lanzone discussed CTT's telemetry and tracking technologiesThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Spellbound by Brian Holtz MusicFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9616-spellboundLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://brianholtzmusic.com Support the show

The Marin Headlands is an enormous chunk of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Hillside, cliffside, and waterside all-in-one, the unique geography is dotted by several abandoned military sites. It is also the location of this deeply personal episode of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast, where host Blake Pfeil reflects on divorce, codependency, self-forgiveness, and a surprise encounter with a coyote. (Note: For the best immersive experience, we strongly suggest you wear headphones

The Marin Headlands is an enormous chunk of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Hillside, cliffside, and waterside all-in-one, the unique geography is dotted by several abandoned military sites. It is also the location of this deeply personal episode of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast, where host Blake Pfeil reflects on divorce, codependency, self-forgiveness, and a surprise encounter with a coyote.(Note: For the best immersive experience, we strongly suggest you wear headphones

Stinson Beach is part of the National Park Service's Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which manages the southern end of the beach, the most protected and broad section of sand, said Kristen Ward, an ecologist with the recreation area's division of natural resource management and science. The park service is collaborating with the county to find ways to protect the community. Ward said dunes are an ideal solution because of the potential ecological benefits. The park service began taking twice-yearly measurements of the beach several years ago to start tracking both seasonal changes and beach loss over time. It has not yet collected enough data to draw any conclusions, but similar measurements collected for decades at Ocean Beach shows how its southern shoreline is quickly eroding. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers embarked on a $7 million project completed last fall to develop a 3,000-foot-long, 30-foot-tall berm to fortify the beach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stinson Beach is part of the National Park Service's Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which manages the southern end of the beach, the most protected and broad section of sand, said Kristen Ward, an ecologist with the recreation area's division of natural resource management and science. The park service is collaborating with the county to find ways to protect the community. Ward said dunes are an ideal solution because of the potential ecological benefits. The park service began taking twice-yearly measurements of the beach several years ago to start tracking both seasonal changes and beach loss over time. It has not yet collected enough data to draw any conclusions, but similar measurements collected for decades at Ocean Beach shows how its southern shoreline is quickly eroding. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers embarked on a $7 million project completed last fall to develop a 3,000-foot-long, 30-foot-tall berm to fortify the beach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Marine Mammal Center is an organization that specializes in rescuing Marine Mammals along a 600 mile stretch of California Coastline. It's not an easy thing to do; however, the organization has saved thousands of animals over a 45-year period. I was able to be connected to Adam Ratner (bio below) to discuss how the Marine Mammal Center goes beyond rescuing Marine Mammals through its various programs and storytelling. Listen to a few different stories of how the Marine Mammal Center has helped Marine Mammals and inspired people to live for a better Ocean! Background on Adam Adam Ratner began at The Marine Mammal Center in 2009 leading educational programs for high school students and visitors. Over the years, he has challenged people to think differently about ocean conservation using the stories of individual patients that are rescued by The Marine Mammal Center. By providing hopeful stories of action and tangible solutions, Adam helps people find inspiration and empowerment to become the heroes of their own environment and community. Today, as the Associate Director of Conservation Education, Adam serves as an expert on topics related to ocean health, such as climate change, ocean trash and sustainable seafood. His ability to break down big and complex ideas helps people understand how their actions have an impact on the ocean. Adam was named one of the 30 under 30 Game Changers for the Planet by the North American Association for Environmental Education. Working collaboratively across sectors and geographic regions, he serves as the chair of the Training Committee of the National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation and is currently the Executive Chair of the Bay Area Climate Literacy Impact Collaborative. He is also a member of the Zero Waste Marin Local Task Force, the Global Ghost Gear Initiative and the Pacific Ocean Aquafarms Stakeholder Advisor Group. Adam has been in the conservation field for over 10 years leading environmental education programming. He graduated from Bates College with degrees in Marine Biology and Psychology, with a focus on animal behavior. He has completed field research and studied animal behavior in labs around the country. His research includes studying bird hearing, as well as fish learning and memory. About The Marine Mammal Center Headquartered on the site of a former Cold War missile base, The Marine Mammal Center is a global leader in marine mammal health, science and conservation, and is the largest marine mammal hospital in the world. The Center’s teaching hospital and training programs operate globally, with its headquarters in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, part of the National Park Service. Expert teams from the Center travel around the world to work with emerging first responders and has itself rescued more than 24,000 marine mammals from 600 miles of its authorized rescue area of California coastline and the Big Island of Hawai‘i. The Center’s mission is to advance global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education. For more information, please visit MarineMammalCenter.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Want To Talk Oceans? Join the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Speak Up For Blue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakupforblue/ Speak Up For Blue Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakUpforBlue Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k4ZB3x Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kkEElk Madame CuriosityApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2xUlSax Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2V38QQ1 ConCiencia Azul: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k6XPio Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k4ZMMf Dugongs & Seadragons: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lB9Blv Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lV6THt Environmental Studies & Sciences Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lx86oh Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lG8LUh Marine Mammal Science: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2k5pTCI Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2k1YyRL Projects For Wildlife Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Oc17gy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/37rinWz Ocean Science RadioApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3chJMfA Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bnkP18 The Guide To Mindful Conservation: Dancing In Pink Hiking Boots:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/31P4UY6 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3f7hDJw  

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is one of the least visited and known sites within the National Park Service. On a visit to Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park, we had the honor to meet and learn from Betty Reid Soskin, a pioneer and leader and the oldest Ranger in the National Park Service. Part of her Q&A covered the great tragedy that occurred at Port Chicago Naval Magazine. The history of Port Chicago is one of tragedy, racism, and injustice. I am embarrassed to say I knew nothing about it until attending the Q&A. There are so many stories like this around the United States, many in our very own communities. I encourage you all to seek out these stories. The episode delves into how much our family has learned from the National Park Service, and how much we need to learn more. Through a visit to Golden Gate National Recreation Area, we learned about the International Coalition of Sites of Consciencebit.ly/3ICSC. Sites of conscience, whether officially designated or not, are vitally important as they connect past struggles to contemporary movements for human rights and “turn memory into action” according to the Coalition. By listening to Betty Reid Soskin tell the story of this terrible strategy, we hope she will serve as much as an inspiration to you to learn and act more as she did to us. Follow our journey on our website (ExpeditionNationalParks.comhttps://bit.ly/3ExpNP) and social media - @ExpeditionNPS on Twitter, @ExpeditionNationalParks on Instagram and please like our Facebook page. Please check back for new episodes on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Music: "Solo Acoustic Guitar" by Jason Shaw From the Free Music Archive CC BY

Sutro Baths (SF) by Morgan Rees The Sutro Baths was a large, privately owned opened to the public as the world's largest indoor saltwater swimming pool complex in the Lands End area of the Outer Richmond District in western San Francisco, California. Built in 1896, it is located near the Cliff House, Seal Rocks, and Sutro Heights Park. The facility burned down in June 1966 and is now in ruins within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Sutro Historic District. This is part of a continuing series of Videos and Blogs. Episodes visit such notable cities as: London, Paris, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Israel, Napa Valley, Nashville, Monterey and including interesting locations such as: Stonehenge, Eiffel Tower, Changing the Guard, Tower of London - Crown Jewels, Windsor Castle, the Roman baths, the Senine River cruise, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, France’s oldest perfume houses, The Louvre Paris Museum, Royal Estate of Versailles, Moulin Rouge, Claude Monet and more. If you are planning on traveling these podcasts are a good primer with useful travel information Listen and Watch Anytime, Anywhere Podcast: www.morganrees.com/podcasts Video: www.morganrees.com/videos www.MorganRees.com

Along the eastern edge of San Francisco’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area sits a jetty, constructed from an assortment of granite and marbel pieces taken from the demolition of the Laurel Hill Cemetery. Upon it, an art installation like no other. This week, the wave-activated acoustic sculpture known as The Wave Organ, one of many pieces created on-site at San Francisco’s Exploratorium.

In this episode, Langdon Fielding walks hosts Peter Cappelli and Dan O'Meara through the life of a professional horse veterinarian!Dr. Fielding grew up in Mill Valley, CA and his first job was at Miwok Stables in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. He led guided trail rides throughout the Marin Headlands as well as Mount Tamalpais and the Point Reyes National Seashore.Dr. Fielding attended college at Harvard University where he rode for the equestrian team (jumping). He attended veterinary school at the University of California, Davis where he was classmates with both Dr. Catherine Jacobs and Dr. Jason Errico. Dr. Fielding then completed a large animal internship at Texas A&M University. After returning to California, he completed board certification in both the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care as well as the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Fielding began working at Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center in 2003 and is currently one of the owners along with Dr. Diana Stolba and Dr. Catherine Jacobs.Dr. Fielding has continued riding throughout his life. In addition to the college equestrian team, he completed the 100 mile Tevis Cup at age 17 and then again in 2010. Dr. Fielding currently rides a couple of days each week but always wishes that he could spend more time in the saddle.Professionally, Dr. Fielding is dedicated to research and learning in the veterinary profession. He has over 30 research publications on topics including electrolyte and fluid therapy, emergency medicine, endurance horses, and neonatal foals. He is the co-editor of Equine Fluid Therapy, the only textbook focused on fluid and electrolytes in horses. Dr. Fielding is currently pursuing an MBA through the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Fielding’s goal is to bring high quality veterinary medicine to as many horses as possible.Learn More about Loomis Basin Equine Medical Centerhttp://www.lbemc.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Off-leash dog laws in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, helping immigrants gain US citizenship, this week's Audiograph game answer, and local musician Erick Jekabson.

Discover the four trends driving innovation in public agency operations. Hear the story of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a model of 21st century public land management. Learn more about the professional skill set required to support a network of partnerships with Liz Madison, Director, Partnership and Community Collaboration Academy.

Discover the four trends driving innovation in public agency operations. Hear the story of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a model of 21st century public land management. Learn more about the professional skill set required to support a network of partnerships with Liz Madison, Director, Partnership and Community Collaboration Academy.

Found only in a few spots within the Bay Area, the federally endangered mission blue butterfly depends on the silver leaf lupine as its primary host plant. QUEST visits the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to see how scientists are using fire, vegetation clearing and other treatments to learn what is most effective in helping to protect the lupine and save the mission blue butterfly.

QUEST examines how the Golden Gate National Recreation Area was saved from development, the rise of not-for-profit land trusts in protecting and restoring Northern California's open spaces, and how these vital places are used and maintained by the communities served by them.

Terre Verde speaks with two winners of the “Big Year” contest, a competition sponsored by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to observe each of the 33 endangered and threatened species found within the park, and to take 33 actions to prevent these species from going extinct. The post Terra Verde – Big Year, Big Winners appeared first on KPFA.

Alcatraz Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay was a notorious federal prison from 1934 to 1963, and a military prison and military base for many years before that. On a return trip to our old hometown of San Francisco, we finally took a tour of The Rock, beginning with a ferry ride from Pier 33. Once on the island, we participated in ranger-led tours (the island is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area) and an audio tour that told us about the prison's colorful history - including a riot in 1946 that left 3 guards and 2 inmates dead. On hand was Darwin Coon, who was an inmate here from 1959 to 1963, to promote his book "Alcatraz; the True End of the Line". RapunzelThis week we present the Grimm Brothers story "Rapunzel", one of the best known fairy tales in the world, and one of the central plots in the Stephen Sondheim musical "Into the Woods". The story involves a woman who craved greens from a neighbor's garden so strongly that she was willing to give up her firstborn child for them; and the neighbor, unfortunately, was quite willing to take the child. This epitome of a nightmarish neighbor also happened to be an evil sorceress who imprisoned the girl (whom she named Rapunzel) in a tower, climbing up to see her by way of Rapunzel's long, long hair. But even a tower can't keep her away from handsome princes forever� Upcoming Public PerformancesThey are live and they are free (thanks to your public libraries and community centers) Dec. 20th in Palo Alto, CA Jan. 17th in Rio Rancho (near Albuqurque), NMFeb. 1st in Laurel, MS Mar. 10 in Prattville, AL ...more (too many to list here!) Happy Listening, Dennis the Prince (also husband and narrator), Kimberly "Rapunzel" (and wife), and Zephyr the "crone"