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PARK PIC OF THE WEEK
Photo by: Alex Grant Editorial Content Specialist
Plants on the move! Thanks to a plant donation and the helping hands of a few staff, Black Point Historic Gardens at Fort Mason are looking more lush and green than ever before.
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NEWS
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Last week, our CEO Chris Lehnertz shared an email update to staff on changes ahead including the upcoming dates on Staffing Reduction announcements. |
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In the parks and beyond, we honor and celebrate Black lives, Black histories, and Black futures. Discover the GGNRA's history of resistance and involvement as part of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, which are places “connecting past struggles to today’s movements for human rights and social justice,” according to the National Park Service. “Through public programs, K-12 curriculum and park exhibits, visitors have the opportunity to make connections between history within the park and current issues of justice and humanity.” |
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Claremont EAP understands that many people are experiencing ongoing stress from recent events. You can contact our employee assistance program, Claremont EAP, at 800-834-3773. They can provide you and your family members with no-cost, confidential counseling services, online support groups, and other types of free assistance, from stress management to crisis intervention.
Learn more about your free and confidential services provided by Claremont EAP.
Take a video tour introducing EAP in 90 seconds
Claremont EAP: Orientation Video |
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Golden Gate Audubon honored the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory's Director, Allen Fish, during their virtual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration event in January 2021. They honored several outstanding volunteers who helped to bring joy and a love of the outdoors to 2020. |
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IT Director Mike Moser recently shared examples of phishing scams to keep an eye out for in your inbox. Please continue to be vigilant in spotting email messages that just don’t seem right. Calling someone on their Conservancy phone number is the best way to verify a message. |
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Check out the Safety page for a recent post with tips for inclement weather. This is a good complement to the GOGA weather alert forwarded to all staff in advance of heavy winds and rain expected. Please share with your teams. As always, if you have ideas or would like to post anything, please reach out to safety@parksconservancy.org
To opt-in and receive weekly COVID update messages directly to your inbox, sign up here. |
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Get notified when you're eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine through SF.gov. Find out where you are on the vaccine priority list if you live or work in SF by filling out the form under the "Get Notified" button. |
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Give a park-y gift to your loved ones this Valentine's Day! Parks Conservancy staff get a 25% discount--both in person and online--at our Park Stores. Show your employee ID in person, or use promo code "EE25" and your work email address at store.parksconservancy.org. (Does not combine with any other discount). |
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EVENTS
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Tues., 2/2, from 1-2 PM and Wed., 2/3, from 11 AM-Noon: Join our partners on the NPS DEI Committee for a one-hour dialogue to reflect on the events of January 6th and connect with one another in small breakout groups. Please confirm supervisor approval to attend this dialogue. |
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Fri., 2/5 from 10:30 AM-Noon:
When you find yourself facing a storm of unknown proportions, and the outcome seems completely out of your control, how do you find the inner strength to stay centered? At this training for supervisors and managers, we will practice an experiential approach to cultivating more inner fortitude to allow our inner compass to guide us through the difficult days ahead. |
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Our partners at SF Public Library are hosting a menu of events for Black History Month, including a presentation on 2/10 from NPS rangers about the history of resistance in the GGNRA. |
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Weds., 2/24 from 3-5 PM: Join members of the DEI Committee for a film screening followed by a guided conversation of "Gather," a film that offers, “an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide.” Visit the film's website to learn more |
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The Banff Mountain Film Festival is going digital this year and will be a year-long event of exciting films and showings! The Banff Centre and REI have designated the Parks Conservancy as one of the local beneficiaries. Use this specific link to purchase tickets, and the Parks Conservancy will receive a portion of the proceeds. Please share the link with your friends, family and networks: |
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TRAININGS
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) trainings advance our ongoing efforts to foster a workplace culture that is supportive and inclusive and that engages and empowers all to achieve their professional potential. We have a catalog of On Demand trainings you can take at any time, including resources for examining implicit bias, a discussion on the history of racist ideas in America, and much more. |
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Upcoming on the Training Portal
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Learn how stress plays a part in your overall health. We will learn how to differentiate between normal and chronic stress. We will also uncover the effects of chronic stress on our hormones (and thus on our body weight). We will look at what nutrients your body needs when you are “stressed out” and, finally, learn some great stress management strategies. |
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DEPARTMENT UPDATES
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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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Share your favorite Park Pics on Yammer by logging in with your work email and password. |
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