CONSERVANCY COMMONS

Beginning the week of Aug. 7, for approximately three weeks, there will be a lane closure and traffic control in the westbound direction on Lincoln Boulevard adjacent to Highway 101 at the Battery Tunnel. The lane closure is required for crews to import and place cellular concrete on the northbound tunnel.

From Aug. 1-31, 80-100 goats from City Grazing will be munching invasive vegetation below the General’s Residence to expose historic walkways and “kick off” the East Black Point restoration project. The project goal is to repair and reopen the century-old scenic garden walks down to Aquatic Park. We've agreed to check the fences every 2 hours during the day, so we need lots of volunteers willing to do a 15 minute walk around the fenceline. Staff, residents, partners are all welcome to sign up below!

Noon - 1 pm, 201 Fort Mason, 3rd Fl Conference Rm. Stressed? Ease your eyes and mind by getting away from work and screens. The Wellness Committee's new Coloring Club takes advantage of the calming effects of adult coloring books and the often overlooked joy of eating with friends and colleagues. Bring your lunch and join us! Coloring books and pencils will be provided, but feel free to BYO! Email questions to egonzalez@parksconservancy.org.

10 am - 1 pm, Muir Beach. Turn up with TurnOut at Muir Beach! Celebrate diversity and build community with our staff, volunteers, and visitors. We have teamed up with TurnOut, an organization dedicated to connecting volunteers to LGBTQIA+ causes, to help restore and improve vital habitat for the coho salmon and other wildlife. All self-identifying LGBTQIA+ folks and allies ages 10 & up are welcome. Join us for an exciting and challenging day of tool wielding, dirty hands, and community building to make our parks an even more awesome place to be.

8:30 pm - midnight, Presidio. We’re hosting the first-ever NightHowl, a dance party happening after the Trails Forever Dinner! Join us for a howlin’ night out with spins by DJ D Sharp (official DJ of the Golden State Warriors), savory & sweet eats, complimentary drinks, entertainment, games, and more! Tickets are $100/person. But wait! We have a STAFF ONLY DEAL: Bring 4 friends and you get in for free! (Or if you'd like to split with 5 people, it would be $80/person.) The staff deal promo code is TFDNH2017. You must purchase the tickets in a bundle. Questions? Email amecruz@parksconservancy.org. Hope to see you there!

Noon. There is so much more to communications than the spoken word. In fact, over 60 percent of your message is communicated without words. Participants in this session will learn about nonverbal communication, communication channels through social media, and perceptions of communication through one's appearance. To register, create a login at the Claremont website below, and go to the Webinar tab to sign up.

9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Presidio. In this workshop, Desmond Murray (Presidio Nursery Community Coordinator & Longtime Bay Area Gardener), Rebecca Blanck-Weiss (Nursery Manager & Landscape Designer) and Will Schell (Nursery Intern) will emphasize natural pruning techniques, fertilizing, pest care, and water management for California native plants. Tools and gloves for the hands-on portion will be provided.

noon - 1 pm, 201 Fort Mason, 3rd Fl Conference Rm. Especially recommended for staff nearing retirement, this training contains important information about how to factor Social Security into your retirement plan. Lead by Ben Herrera, an engaging presenter who is also a Director of Retirement Education at OneAmerica. Lunch provided. Please RSVP to hchrobak@parksconservancy.org by Tues., Aug. 22.

This week we welcome Brylyn Felty, our new Development Associate!

Brylyn was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA where she lived until pursuing her B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley. After graduating, she worked at several local nonprofits, including Gatepath. She volunteers with the Alzheimer’s Association and helps plan San Francisco’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Brylyn joins our Development team with program development and grant writing experience, and is excited to learn about the Conservancy’s major giving program.

Brylyn is committed to preserving natural spaces for future generations. She enjoys camping, hiking, and travel (most recently to New Zealand, Ireland, and Scotland). Some of her bucket-list goals are to backpack in Yosemite, road trip across the US, and learn to play the banjo.