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PARK PIC OF THE WEEK
Photo by: The Story Elves: http://www.thestoryelves.com/the-butterfly-hug
Give yourself a "Butterfly Hug!" This "hug" was introduced during the emotional support sessions led by Rajani Levis on 2/5 and 2/8 (watch recordings below).
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NEWS
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Note from Chris: Q&As + Resources for Staffing Changes
The past week has been difficult for everyone in the Parks Conservancy, filled with uncertainty and anxiety. Chris Lehnertz sent all employees an important update about staffing reductions and Q&As about the road ahead.
Read Chris's message
Read Q&A Organizational Realignment |
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The recent rise in anti-Asian violence both locally and nationally has greatly impacted our local community and many of our staff. Katherine Toy shared a reflective note to all staff in support of APIA communities. |
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Here are the recordings of the emotional support sessions (Leadership with Compassion and Coping with Uncertainty) led by Rajani Levis, a local therapist specializing in culturally attuned therapy and community building, on 2/5 and 2/8.
Learn more about Rajani. |
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Random Act of Kindness Day, 2/17
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As the Parks Conservancy navigates its way through extraordinary challenges, visit the Staffing Changes page on Sharepoint for the latest information, wellness and financial resources, links to trainings, and more. |
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Peer Ambassadors from various departments have volunteered to make themselves available to staff impacted by layoffs. We are here to provide a listening ear, offer suggestions, help navigate resources, and support our colleagues on a 1:1 basis. For questions about the Peer Ambassador program, contact Sue Gardner sgardner@parksconservancy.org. |
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The Parks Conservancy was among 5 Bay Area non-profits to be awarded Blaisdell Business Product's 2020 Non-profit Choice Award. The awards were nominated by customers to recognize local organizations who have stepped up to serve the demanding needs of children and families during the pandemic.
The Parks Conservancy was nominated by former intern, Alisa Kim who now works at East Bay Regional Park District. At the beginning of December, Blaisdell's compiled the nominations onto an anonymous ballot that was given to all their employees for final voting at the end of the year. The final five winners were awarded a $1,000 donation to assist them with their mission. |
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As Teresa Ely shared on Yammer, GGRO volunteer leader Carmen DeLeon is featured on the latest Park Postcards Podcast from NPS. |
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7x7 shared five romantic spots, including some spots in the GGNRA. Every day is Valentine's Day when you visit these spots. |
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Each week during the month of February, our partners at Outdoor Afro are highlighting "Black historical figures in the outdoors, historic places for recreation, and recent achievements by Black individuals related to the outdoors" using the hashtag #BlackHistoryOutdoors. |
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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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EVENTS
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Fri., 2/19 at 3 PM:
The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) is working with our partners at the Bayview YMCA to host its 11th Annual Bayview Black History Month and Lunar New Year Celebration. The virtual event will be streamed on CYC’s Facebook and Youtube pages. This annual event is a day to celebrate two cultures with rich histories and to continue building bridges through education and awareness.
The event will be hosted by Bayview YMCA Senior Director of Health and Wellness, Gigi Hill-Hopkins, along with New Breath Foundation Founder and President, Eddy Zheng. The afternoon will also feature guest speakers who are members of the Bayview community along with San Francisco elected officials. |
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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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Fri., 2/26 from Noon-1:15 PM
We invite you to an interactive panel with the park’s former interns Aurora Perez, Jainita Patel, and Alex Jordan as they reflect and share examples from their journeys as people of color in the environmental field. |
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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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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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NEWSLETTER ROUNDUP
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