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PARK PIC OF THE WEEK
Photo by: Brian Teng, Operations Manager
"Getting started as a plant is a lot of work," as Brian Teng shared on Yammer. "These Pinus torreyana start by sending a root into the soil. And then the hard part: pushing off the seed coat so they can spread their leave and grow upright."
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NEWS
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We will soon be saying good-bye to a number of colleagues, as the final day of work for many laid-off staff is 4/14. We are so grateful for all that they have brought to our organization, our mission, these parks and their visitors.
As a reminder, the Staffing Changes SharePoint page includes info on the Bridge to the Future Fund, Peer Ambassadors, and job search resources. |
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We have put together a team of staff from across the organization to work on plans for reopening office spaces. This group will coordinate with the Executive Team to help define what changes we will see over the next few months and how we might more widely open at the end of September. |
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Announced this week, the Finance and Accounting department and the Policy and Operational Infrastructure Task Force shared updates to the cell phone reimbursement policy as well as a new internet reimbursement policy. |
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One Tam partners are making a difference for foothill yellow-legged frogs in Marin, but we need the whole community to help this special species. A new StoryMap* is now available to help visitors protect them while enjoying parks in Marin, especially now during their breeding season. Please share widely! By Zac Stanley and Lizzy Edson, with additional staff from One Tam partners. |
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Starting on Monday, 4/5, contractors will begin Phase 2 of site improvement project at Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands. Project will rehabilitate an existing trail to create an accessible loop through three historic tunnels; and adds two improved accessible overlooks at the historic casemates. Work is expected to take approximately 7 months. Contractors will be working 7 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday. |
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The deadline for holding for 1-on-1 performance meetings is 4/10. |
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SF Chronicle recently featured our parks collaborator/partner Rue Mapp's work connecting Black communities with nature. |
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On a recent edition of KALW's "Your Call’s One Planet Series," two of the winners of this year’s Bay Nature's Local Hero Awards were featured, including José G. González who is a park partner and is the founder of Latino Outdoors. |
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Just in time for the sunny weather, beach-y virtual backgrounds have been added to the Parks Conservancy website. Download as many as you want! |
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You are never at fault for harassment or violence against you. While this is not a complete list of safety tips in staying vigilant in our personal and community safety, please spend some time with your teams and support networks on taking more steps to increase your vigilance and find ways to increase your personal safety. |
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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. Read Chris's message here.
We added resources that will help park goers take action against anti-Asian violence in our community. |
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The recent shootings in Atlanta and Boulder remind us that too often we are faced with trauma, acts of terrorism, gun violence, racism, hate crimes, and other tragic events. When faced with these tragic, challenging events, our needs are physical, emotional, and psychological. Claremont EAP is an important resource during difficult times. You and family members in the immediate household can receive free and confidential mental health support for issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, and grief. |
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Find information on the Conservancy's COVID-19 response and resources for staying safe and well during the pandemic. |
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EVENTS
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April is Diversity Makes Us Stronger Month at Golden Gate! NPS will be hosting a variety of events and programs for staff. |
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Fridays at 3 PM: Join our NPS colleagues for one (or all) community jaunts every Friday at 3 PM, separately but together in spirit! We are encouraging solidarity and safely distanced walks through your communities beginning at the same time and taking as long as you’d like. Snap some photos of your favorite sites while you’re on your Friday stroll! Send pictures to rebecca_au@partner.nps.gov if you'd like to add it to a community art piece/album to be shared at the end of this month. |
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TRAININGS
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Bystander Intervention to Stop Anti-Asian/American Harassment, Various dates and times: 4/7, 4/8, 4/13, 4/21, 4/22, 4/28, and 4/29
4/7 12:00 PM, Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Scientists-Researchers can Empower Data Governance
4/8 12:00 PM, Bird in the Hand a virtual nature journaling experience- Palomarin Field Station
4/15 11:00 AM, Science Stories from Palomarin, Episode 3: Habitat and Community Change
4/16 12:00 PM, Intro to iNaturalist I with Lisette Arellano
4/21 8:30 AM, In the Field Live: Breeding Birds and Spring Migrants
4/23 12:00 PM, Eggs, Tadpoles, to Frogs: Monitoring Frogs in the Golden Gate National Parks
4/24 12:00 PM, Intro to iNaturalist II with Lisette Arellano |
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Did you know in MS Teams that you can pin frequent conversations to the top of your chat list? You can also hide and mute them. |
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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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