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The Park Clock
The clock on the hill in front of the Conservatory is back in working order. I’d gotten used to seeing its empty, handless face but recently noticed…
Apr 18
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Susan Freinkel
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(Not) Foraging in the Park
It’s illegal to forage in Golden Gate Park, or any city park. Still, as I learned on a recent “Wild Plants & Medicinals Walk,” courtesy of ForageSF, you…
Apr 4
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March 2024
It's Spring and the Herons are Nesting
Today I’ve got a guest post from Nancy DeStefanis, executive director of San Francisco Nature Education, aka the Heron Lady of Golden Gate Park. She…
Mar 21
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Susan Freinkel
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A Monumental Problem
In honor of International Women’s Day, let’s talk about the statues of women in Golden Gate Park. It’s a short list. There are just three. And only one…
Mar 8
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Speaking for the Trees
One recent evening, I was walking by Metson Lake when I noticed a woman leaning into one of the big old Monterey cypresses there. She had her palms…
Mar 1
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Susan Freinkel
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February 2024
Breakfast for the Birds
You’re not supposed to feed the wildlife in the park, but of course lots of people do. Meet Clint, who’s been bringing breakfast to the ravens near the…
Feb 15
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Susan Freinkel
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Rainy Day Notes
The intense storms of the past week did a number on the park. As of yesterday there were about 60 trees down. One Monterey pine crashed down on a Tesla…
Feb 7
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Susan Freinkel
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January 2024
The strangest dog in Golden Gate Park
Check out this video of park rangers last week capturing this wild beast: He’s now at Animal Care and Control, waiting as they like to say, “for his…
Jan 30
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Susan Freinkel
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A New (Old) Lake
For the past year, I’ve been watching a lake be made. Well, remade. I’m talking about Middle Lake, the ever-so-creatively named body of water that as…
Jan 25
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Susan Freinkel
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When the Park is Your Home
Given the housing crisis in San Francisco, it’s probably not surprising that there are people who live in the park. In fact, it’s been refuge for…
Jan 11
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Susan Freinkel
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December 2023
A Secret Garden
One day, while walking the dog near the Chain of Lakes, I happened across this wonderful little garden. It was an inviting gem of a space with winding…
Dec 21, 2023
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Susan Freinkel
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What's in a Name? Part 3
More than 20 names have been submitted for the rechristening of Stow Lake. When I look through the list, I have to admit I don’t see many I love. I’m…
Dec 7, 2023
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Susan Freinkel
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