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Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure, now a StoryWalk on JFK Promenade
Feb 4, 2023
Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure, now a StoryWalk on JFK Promenade
Feb 4, 2023

Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure, is now installed as a StoryWalk along JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park!

Come read the book while strolling along this incredible space for people.

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Feb 4, 2023
How to find the 'X' in Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure
Jul 10, 2022
How to find the 'X' in Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure
Jul 10, 2022

The ‘X’ in my book Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure is X Chiranthomontodendron lenzii. This is a tree also known as hybrid monkey hand tree. Lucky for me and the book, it turns out the scientific name of plants that are hybrids starts with an ‘X’! You can find this fascinating tree at the San Francisco Botanical Garden.

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Jul 10, 2022
Awards and honors for Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure!
Dec 31, 2021
Awards and honors for Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure!
Dec 31, 2021

In 2021, Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure was a nominee in the 2021 Kids’ Book Choice Awards by the Children’s Book Council.

And it was an honoree in the 2021 California Reading Association’s
Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Awards
!

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Dec 31, 2021
U is for Uncle John’s Tree: Golden Gate Park’s own Christmas tree
Dec 9, 2020
U is for Uncle John’s Tree: Golden Gate Park’s own Christmas tree
Dec 9, 2020

Any night now, the huge Monterey cypress in front of McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park will glow with hundreds of lights for the holiday season. This tree – the park’s own Christmas tree and the City of San Francisco’s official holiday tree – is known as Uncle John’s Tree. Learn all about it (and go visit it)!

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Dec 9, 2020
Golden Gate Park A to Z art contest winners and online art gallery
Jul 12, 2020
Golden Gate Park A to Z art contest winners and online art gallery
Jul 12, 2020

This summer, more than 200 pieces of artwork celebrating Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary were submitted by kids and youth. Check out all the amazing submissions in the online gallery, plus the winners for each letter.

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Jul 12, 2020
Search for monastery stones in the San Francisco Botanical Garden
Jun 17, 2020
Search for monastery stones in the San Francisco Botanical Garden
Jun 17, 2020

My favorite place to find monastery stones is the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park. I think it’s the biggest concentration, plus the stones have been used to build some cool structures and are even used in a fountain.

I’ve created a map of the best places to spot monastery stones in the Botanical Garden. But keep your eyes peeled on your treasure hunt. You’ll find them on nearly every path: sometimes just a single stone here and there, sometimes an entire wall.

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Jun 17, 2020
Where to find fairy doors in Golden Gate Park
May 17, 2020
Where to find fairy doors in Golden Gate Park
May 17, 2020

‘F’ is for fairy door! Because fairies love and care for nature, there are more of these mystical creatures in the park than other parts of the city. Some humans who are friends with fairies have put fairy doors on logs and trees in Golden Gate Park. This creates a place for a fairy to take shelter if needed.

Here’s directions on how to find four fairy doors I know about in Golden Gate Park.

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May 17, 2020
Watch an A to Z adventure with songs, stories, and surprises
May 15, 2020
Watch an A to Z adventure with songs, stories, and surprises
May 15, 2020

To celebrate the launch of Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure, author Marta Lindsey and illustrator Michael Wertz put together a live adventure with lots of songs, stories, and silliness.

It was a fun and wild ride around the park for kids and adults, and if you missed it, you can watch a recording.

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May 15, 2020
Check out the submissions from our A to Z collective art project!
May 4, 2020
Check out the submissions from our A to Z collective art project!
May 4, 2020

Leading up to the launch of Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure, Michael Wertz and I asked kids and grownups to send in art featuring things they love about the park. We were absolutely delighted at what was sent in. THANK YOU to all the artists… and check out their submissions!

The wonderful response to this project led us to partner with the 150th Golden Gate Park anniversary to launch a six-week A to Z art contest. Get all the details and share your art!

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May 4, 2020
Search for great blue heron chicks and great horned owls now in Golden Gate Park
Apr 28, 2020
Search for great blue heron chicks and great horned owls now in Golden Gate Park
Apr 28, 2020

Now is the time to search for and spot great blue heron and great horned owl chicks. Here’s where to find them, plus other birds you’re almost guaranteed to spot if you’re in Golden Gate Park.

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Apr 28, 2020
Golden Gate Park A to Z collective art project & contest for all ages
Apr 20, 2020
Golden Gate Park A to Z collective art project & contest for all ages
Apr 20, 2020

Author Marta Lindsey and illustrator Michael Wertz are making a collective crowd-sourced “A to Z” art project with kids and grownups to celebrate all the things that didn’t make it into Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure.

So… what do you love about Golden Gate Park? Create a one-page piece of artwork!

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Apr 20, 2020
Learn to draw a bison thanks to illustrator Michael Wertz (how-to video)
Apr 19, 2020
Learn to draw a bison thanks to illustrator Michael Wertz (how-to video)
Apr 19, 2020

I adore the illustration that Michael Wertz did for “B” is for bison. Now you can learn to draw a bison, too, with the fun and informative video Michael made!

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Apr 19, 2020
Golden Gate Park's 150th anniversary theme song
Apr 4, 2020
Golden Gate Park's 150th anniversary theme song
Apr 4, 2020

I couldn’t be luckier that the talented artist Michael Wertz illustrated Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure. Michael captures the spirit and beauty of Golden Gate Park in a timeless way.

Well, it turns out that Michael’s husband Andy Cowitt is a talented songwriter. So now, there is a Golden Gate Park 150th anniversary theme song! The song is hilarious and clever. Check it out and sing along!

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Apr 4, 2020
Golden Gate Park’s medieval monastery stones: where you'll find them and why they're there
Apr 1, 2020
Golden Gate Park’s medieval monastery stones: where you'll find them and why they're there
Apr 1, 2020

The story behind the ancient carved stones that you’ll find throughout Golden Gate Park is fascinating, and once you know what they look like, they’re so fun to search for.

I’ve created a one-mile loop walk for you to find several hotspots of monastery stones in Golden Gate Park.

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Apr 1, 2020
Pre-order Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure from Green Apple Books and support local!
Mar 31, 2020
Pre-order Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure from Green Apple Books and support local!
Mar 31, 2020

You can pre-order your copy (or copies!) right now from the wonderful independent bookstore Green Apple Books. They’ll ship the book straight to you, no matter what part of the country you’re in.

And… not only will you feel great supporting a local business during such a challenging time, all pre-ordered copies will be signed and personalized by me and illustrator Michael Wertz!

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Mar 31, 2020
Search for the 30+ statues of Golden Gate Park
Mar 27, 2020
Search for the 30+ statues of Golden Gate Park
Mar 27, 2020

Want to do a scavenger hunt of all the statues in the park? Here’s the complete list, including some funny and surprising history about the many memorials. The book Golden Gate Park, An A to Z Adventure, features some of the park’s statues.

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Mar 27, 2020
Get wonderstruck by gray whales – whale-watching season is here!
Jan 20, 2018
Get wonderstruck by gray whales – whale-watching season is here!
Jan 20, 2018

Gray whales are wonderfully predictable in their migration patterns, so if the weather is going to be clear, head to the ocean! Read my tips for whale-watching at Point Reyes National Seashore, or if you’re elsewhere in California, Oregon, or Washington, check out my guidance for spotting gray whales all along the Pacific coast.

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Jan 20, 2018
May 6, 2016
Mother’s Day: a great time to spot gray whale mothers and calves
May 6, 2016

Although the peak of the northbound migration along the central coast of California was mid- to late-March, it’s not too late to see gray whales. In fact, mid-May is one of the best times.

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May 6, 2016
Whale watchers at Point Reyes Lighthouse.
Jan 21, 2016
Tips for whale watching at Point Reyes National Seashore: gray whale season has begun!
Jan 21, 2016

Right now, thousands of gray whales are passing Point Reyes National Seashore on their way south to Baja, Mexico. In fact, mid-January is the peak of southbound gray whale traffic at Point Reyes.

As someone who’s logged a lot of hours in Point Reyes trying to spot gray whales, I want to share a few tips.

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Jan 21, 2016
Gray Whale Origami
Aug 24, 2015
Fun gray whale activities for kids
Aug 24, 2015

Whether you’re having an ocean-themed birthday party or want more ways to explore the journey of gray whales like Little Gray on your own, here are some fun activities for kids.

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Aug 24, 2015
Three ways kids – and everyone – can help gray whales and our oceans
Jun 30, 2015
Three ways kids – and everyone – can help gray whales and our oceans
Jun 30, 2015

Whenever I talk with kids about gray whales, I always share with kids some ways they can directly help make things better for gray whales and the ocean. Check out this list of ideas and resources.

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Jun 30, 2015
Gray Whale Migration Map with Months
Apr 1, 2015
Where and when you can see gray whales
Apr 1, 2015

Gray whales are very predictable, which is great for us humans who want to see them! Here is a great map of the west coast to help you time your whale watching, plus some additional tips.

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Apr 1, 2015
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Mar 18, 2015
Q & A with Marta Lindsey on writing
Mar 18, 2015

Here are answers to some of the most frequent questions I get about my journey as a writer as well as how Little Gray's Great Migration became a book.

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Mar 18, 2015
Stores where you can find Little Gray's Great Migration on the shelves
Feb 22, 2015
Stores where you can find Little Gray's Great Migration on the shelves
Feb 22, 2015

Check out the initial booksellers, aquariums, and gift shops selling Little Gray’s Great Migration.

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Feb 22, 2015