San Francisco Naturalist Society

GGNRA Endangered Species Big Year
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area contains more endangered species than any other unit of the National Park System in continental North America: more then Yosemite, Yellowstone, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks combined. This astounding array of imperiled biodiversity—in the midst of the Bay Area's vibrant civilization—is certainly a source of wonder and celebration, but also cause for reflection and concern, as the species' dire status may indicate that something is wrong with our relationship to the Park. In 2008, the San Francisco Naturalist Society and several partner organizations will embark on an exciting campaign to reconnect people with the superlative resources and values of the Park: the Endangered Species Big Year. The Big Year provides Park visitors with opportunities to see each of the 33 listed species found in the Park, both through individual exploration and guided expeditions. But it doesn't stop there: the Endangered Species Big Year also empowers individuals to take 33 conservation action items that aid species recovery, reconnecting people with the preservationist values of this urban national park experiment. Find out more and sign up at www.ggnrabigyear.org.