CONSERVANCY COMMONS

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. Thanks to Victor Small for sharing ways to participate in this year's celebrations.

San Francisco’s 50th Pride will take place virtually on Saturday June 27 from noon –8 pm and Sunday June 28 from 1–6 pm. Tune in here!

Visit the NPS LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group for more resources and consider joining their listserv to stay engaged all year long!

Summer Stride is on! For the fifth year, we’re partnering with the San Francisco Public Library, National Park Service, and Presidio Trust to connect libraries and parks. If you’re looking for a new, socially-distanced adventure this summer, check out StoryWalks at Lands End, the Presidio, and Mountain Lake. And check back every Friday for “Nature Boost Fridays” online!

You can view recordings of previous All Staff video conferences on Sharepoint. Please use your work email and login to connect.

The DEI Committee currently hosts Community Circles at noon on Wednesdays. To make these meetings more accessible, we are asking for your feedback on what times work best. Click below to take a survey.

Wednesday, noon - 1:30 pm via Zoom.
This circle is for staff who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. We will gather once again to connect, build our conversations from last week, identify ways we can support and care for one another, and dismantle anti-racism in ourselves, our communities, and our organization. Hosted by the Parks Conservancy's DEI Committee.

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Telephone: +1 669 900 6833
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Wednesday, noon - 1:30 pm via Zoom.
In this circle, we will discuss what it means to go from ally to co-conspirator. This circle is a space for white-identifying staff to explore the implications of white culture and privilege and focus on tangible actions to dismantle this power dynamic. Read more about Why People of Color Need Spaces Without White People Hosted by the Parks Conservancy's DEI Committee.
 

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

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Webinar ID: 882 1876 1043
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In order to truly move forward, we must remember our past. This list of books and resources for educators has been provided by Park Youth Collaborative to help provide a broader understanding of America's persistent problem with structural racism.

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

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