CONSERVANCY COMMONS

Thank you to everyone who took time last Friday, May 1st to participate in Wellness Day! Staff took walks, baked delicious food, worked in their home gardens, and more. If you’d like to share a photo of your Wellness Day activity please post it to Yammer.

If you don’t have access to Yammer you can email your picture to dei@parksconservancy.org We will be sharing the photos in next week’s Commons!

Departments across the Parks Conservancy have pulled together a resource list for free online learning opportunities. The list includes a variety of video and non-video training options, including resources from the NPS, State Parks, museums, Lynda.com and more.

You can view a recording of last Thursday's All Staff video conference on Sharepoint. Please use your work email and login to connect.

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the U.S. since 1949.

COVID-19 is forcing us to develop new ways of engaging, to prioritize self-care and to take care of each other. Now is the time to call Claremont. You can call anytime 800-834-3773.

· Claremont Personal Advantage website contains thousands of behavioral health resources, including COVID-19, and over 100 archived webinars (To access, register by creating your own username and password.)

· Positivity Center promotes practices for resilience, mindfulness and more

· Claremont COVID-19 Resource Center houses links to global resources, Claremont materials and information from our partners. 

Tuesday, May 5, from 11 am to noon.
Learn about “Exploring the Power of ROTH Contributions,” a retirement savings seminar presented by our new Financial Advisor from Primark Benefits, Stephen Dobrow.

•Join the seminar via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81455040800
•Meeting ID: 814 5504 0800
•One tap mobile: +16699009128,,81455040800# US (San Jose)
•Telephone: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

Wednesdays, noon - 1 pm via Zoom.
Join us on Wednesday, May 6 for our next Community Circle! This week's theme is “Connecting through Song”. What music have you been listening to during sheltering in place? Any new discoveries or re-discoveries? Do you have any specific memories or stories tied to certain songs? We will be sharing our songs in small groups and end our circle with a short jam session.

This circle will be facilitated with care and intention by Yakuta Poonawalla and Jessica Lie.

•Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/94609147684?pwd=emNPMllabG9sM3NkeTlJOXgvQWJJdz09
•One tap mobile: +16699006833,,94609147684#,,#,777246#
•Telephone: +1 669 900 6833
•Meeting ID: 946 0914 7684
•Password: 777246

Join President & CEO Chris Lehnertz for a remote All Staff meeting on Thursday, from 10 to 11 am. You can join by phone, computer or smart device. Details will also be sent by text and on the Conservancy Information Line, 415-561-3030

• Join by app or browser:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83631893403
• Or by iPhone one-tap: +16699006833,,83631893403#,,1#,653885#
• Or Telephone: Dial: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799
• Webinar ID: 836 3189 3403
• Password: 653885

The prospect of solitary confinement and isolation can be daunting and for many people, the concept of limited social connection can be overwhelming. This session will equip attendees with the knowledge and strategies to cope during this time and find new ways to form a connection with others in a virtual world. Watch the recorded training presented in multiple languages.  

Using Nature to Build Resilience from Childhood Trauma (course run time: 70 minutes)
In this course, you’ll learn about the science of toxic stress, adverse childhood experiences, potential triggers in your park, and how to use a trauma-informed approach when leading park programs. 

ACCESS ONLINE COURSE

Access and Inclusion for People with Mobility Disabilities (course run time: 45 minutes)
In this course, you’ll learn about mobility disabilities faced by your park visitors, disability etiquette, and ways to promote disability inclusion at your park.

ACCESS ONLINE COURSE

Park Youth Collaborative (PYC) is offering trainings for all staff. You are welcome to attend even if you haven't attended previous trainings. Though the more trainings you attend, the more you will get out of the series!

Culturally Responsive Teaching Book Club #4
Friday 5/8 10:00AM-12:00PM