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PARK PIC OF THE WEEK
Photo by: Robin Binaoro, Associate Manager, Presidio Nursery and Marin Headlands
Robin Binaoro demonstrates how to prepare plants for the salt marsh in this video. Link to video is below.
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NEWS
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The Parks Conservancy has reinstated the $50 match on the Navia Commuter and Parking Transportation Program for active employees.
To take advantage of this benefit for November, you must place your order with Navia no later than October 19. Please see the instructions for placing an order on page 25 of the Employee Benefits Guide. |
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Wildfires currently present dangerous situations for residents in Napa and Sonoma counties. This resource list from Claremont EAP includes a list of evacuation centers, links to evacuation route maps, county information and more. As a reminder, EAP provides counselors for trauma, stress and anxiety, or any other personal issues. It is confidential and free: 800-834-3773 or www.claremonteap.com |
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Kaiser Permanente and Blue Shield members are eligible for a no-cost flu shot this season. Many locations have drive-thru and walk-in flu shot clinics.
Additional information and locations can be found below, with Kaiser San Francisco location listed here.
The Parks Conservancy will provide vouchers for non-benefited employees that will allow you to access flu shots at specified locations for free. Human Resources will email vouchers to employees by the end of October. |
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Claremont EAP provides some tips and resources to help co-parents find ways to bolster their relationship and overcome conflict during this stressful time in this quarter's newsletter. |
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Missed the premiere of Trails Forever? Enjoy the video recording! |
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EVENTS
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Tues, Oct. 6, 1 – 2:30 PM
For staff who identify as black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). We will gather again to connect, build our conversations, 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/84983908691?pwd=NTBBWXRBakNsKzFFd0srTFJqZW5BQT09
Meeting ID: 849 8390 8691 Passcode: 864747
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,84983908691#,,,,,,0#,,864747# US (San Jose) |
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Tues., Oct. 6, 1 – 2:30 PM
For this community circle, we hope to listen to the needs of our participants for that day. Possible topics include: Community building, continuing the dialogue from the last Circle, discussing timely events or happenings, etc.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85457103113
Meeting ID: 854 5710 3113
Passcode: 717313
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,85457103113#,,,,,,0#,,717313# US (San Jose) |
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Thursday's in October, 9 AM - noon
Join us for the One Tam Virtual Summit on Climate. We’ll explore topics like climate change impacts in Marin, the work of One Tam to address them, intersections with public health and equity, the 2020 fire season affecting the Bay Area, and more. The summit will be be five online sessions, held every Thursday.
Staff can get a promo code for free registration by emailing mogallagher@ParksConservancy.org Visit www.onetam.org/summit to learn more and register. |
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Our next All Staff Video Conference is Thursday, Oct., 22, 10-11:30 AM via Zoom Webinar.
You can view recordings of previous All Staff video conferences on Sharepoint. |
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To reduce the number of messages sent to all staff, moving forward, we will only send invites to those who opt-in. If you want to receive an Outlook invite to upcoming Community Circles, please fill out the form to opt-in or email dei@parksconservancy.org with any questions. See you at a future Community Circle! |
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TRAININGS
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Oct. 15, 10 – 10:45 AM
Learn how to eat better and improve your health and well-being. See how different foods affect your body and learn about nutrition’s roles in reversing chronic disease. |
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Resilience: Strengthening Our Reserve
Oct. 20, 9 am – 10 am
Resilience is important for overall well-being and effectiveness at work and in life. Learn important tips and practices in this self-reflective session.
Assess Your Stress: Tips for Stress Management
Oct. 21, 9 am – 10 am
This seminar highlights the sources of stress and teaches practical solutions for maintaining composure in stressful situations. |
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Learn how to use tools like SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive. For users of all ranges of experience, this training will help you use our online suite of software to make file sharing, communication, and telecommuting easier! |
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DEPARTMENT UPDATES
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Submit Content for the Commons
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. |
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NEWSLETTER ROUNDUP
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