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This trip served as the pilot for UAF's  Alternative Spring Break Program.

Thirteen brave souls packed up their camping gear and headed for Golden Gate National Park in the San Francisco Bay area. They were "brave" because they were all leaving for unfamiliar territory with a group of people they barely knew, for a week of barely any showering, wet and windy conditions, and an uncertainty about whether their efforts would really make a difference. What they gained was a week of learning about leadership and group dynamics, and the satisfaction of knowing they really did make a positive impact for at least one creature: the Mission Blue Butterfly.

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is comprised of 75,398 acres of land and waterways, is home to many diverse species of wildlife, and a popular destination for the day hiker or weekend camper trying to escape city life. The efforts of the National Park Service  and the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy  are focused on keeping the park healthy for humans and animals alike. The ASB team members worked closely with park service and conservancy employees to aid in these efforts.

ASB 2006 Participants: Danielle Ryder, Sarah McCarr, Anthongy Stong, Eva Burk, Johnathon Beck, Anastasia and Brandon Ilgen, Katherine Anderson, Samantha Logan, Sumiyo Sekine, Alexandra Antohin, JJ Boggs and Susan Herman.