CONSERVANCY COMMONS

The Conservancy, NPS, and our partners at the Muir Woods National Monument welcomed a modest number of visitors back on Monday, June 29.

This is part of the “dimmer-switch” approach, and we’re reviewing alternatives to safely open the bookstore. As our first visitor-serving facility to open, the Muir Woods team is doing a terrific job putting in place protocols they developed, adjusting as necessary, determining signage needs, and assessing safety supplies. Visitors are thrilled to be able to return to Muir Woods.

We're commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Volunteer in the Park Program with a collage of staff showing gratitude towards our amazing volunteers. We welcome submissions. If you'd like to participate, submit a photo of yourself holding up a sign that says “Thank You” in a way that stands out to you. Photos can be sent to Rebecca Au rebecca_au@partner.nps.gov by July 20.

Thursday, July 30.
Our Retirement Financial Advisor, Stephen Dobrow, will be available for one-on-one phone call sessions to review your retirement account with OneAmerica. Please only sign up if you're 100% sure you can attend your time slot. To reserve a time slot, use this link and enter the best phone number for Stephen to reach you.

The Sandwich Generation: Multi-Generational Caregiving.

Are you taking care of your children and your parents? Many people find themselves caring for both ends of the age spectrum - helping both their children and their parents navigate finances, social lives and changes in capacity for independence. This webinar (recorded pre-COVID) will review the phenomenon of the sandwich generation and how we can better manage the needs of our changing families.

You will need to sign in to Claremont Personal Advantage by creating your own username and password. Then go to the Webinar tab to view the session

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

Our next All Staff Video Conference is Thursday, July 23, 10-11 am via Zoom Webinar. 

All staff will need to register in advance to join this webinar.

Attendees will only be required to register once to attend any future occurrences.
After registration and approval, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom Webinar information.

If you need any assistance, please contact Nessa Ramos at nramos@parksconservancy.org

Thursday, July 16 from 10-11:30am.

This circle is for staff who identify as black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). We will gather 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.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573663056
Meeting ID: 875 7366 3056
Password: 854134 One tap mobile: +16699006833,,87573663056#,,,,0#,,854134#

Save the date for our next Circle: Weds, 7/29 1:30pm – 3pm

Thursday, July 16 from 10-11:30am
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.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84094628960
Meeting ID: 840 9462 8960
Password: 400857
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,84094628960#,,,,0#,,400857#

Save the date for our next Circle: Weds, 7/29 1:30pm – 3pm

We have updated the Frequently Asked Questions related to COVID-19 and staffing changes. The FAQs (LINK) are available on SharePoint and the home page of ADP, along with additional information and resources.

Claremont EAP continues to be free and confidential to all employees: 1-800-834-3773 or www.claremonteap.com.

Also, here is a list of COVID-related resources on Sharepoint and ADP.

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.