CONSERVANCY COMMONS

The new and improved Training Portal is launching May 26! This resource will support online learning, including scheduled (live) and on-demand content. You'll also find trainings hosted through Park Academy, Human Resources, Park Youth Collaborative, and our park partners. Onboarding training is required in order to get set up with your new portal account.

Please click the link below to register. Prior to May 26th, please keep using the current version of the Training Portal for your training needs.  For questions contact, training@parksconservancy.org

Contact the Help Desk for IT concerns, such as email or remote desktop access: support@xantrion.com or (510) 588-8232

Check out this episode of "Borrowed Time," a podcast presented by the Mill Valley Public Library. NPS Park Ranger Giessell Aguilar discusses all of the wonders of redwoods, some Bay Area deforestation history and how redwoods combat climate change as the tallest sequesters of carbon.

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 
· Positivity Center 
· Claremont COVID-19 Resource Center

Stephen Dobrow is the Conservancy’s new Financial Advisor for our 403(b) Plan Participants. For those of you who have been advised by Jennifer Butters, Stephen will be your new contact. If you have questions and would like to contact Stephen his contact information is 650-692-2043 ext. 27 or sdobrow@primarkbenefits.com

For many of us at the Parks Conservancy, teleworking has become a new part of life – one that is a very different daily experience than working in an office. Consider incorportating some telework best practices to help you avoid burnout.

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

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/88656993500
• Or by iPhone one-tap: +16699006833,,88656993500#,,1#,652106#
• Or Telephone: Dial: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782
• Webinar ID: 886 5699 3500
• Password: 652106

Wednesdays, noon - 1 pm via Zoom. For our next Community Circle on Wed 5/20, we will continue to build our community circle, stay connected with each other, celebrate our strengths, and navigate through challenges, tell our stories and bear witness to others, and find space for healing. 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

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.

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

Have a submission for the Conservancy Commons? Send content and images to commons@parksconservancy.org by Friday at 10am to be included for the following week's newsletter.