CONSERVANCY COMMONS

Last week, the NPS announced it has permanently ended a planning and rule-making process intended to establish new regulations related to dog management at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Congratulations to the four Bridge Award winners: Caroline Christman, John Moran, Lori Brosnan, and Michael Faw! Click through to read a short write up of their accomplishments.

For its latest presentation of art about place, the FOR-SITE Foundation invited 36 artists from 21 different countries to design contemporary rugs reflecting on the concept of sanctuary, offering visitors a multiplicity of perspectives on the basic human need for refuge, protection, and sacred ground.

Next week is Diversity Makes Us Stronger Week! Hosted by the National Park Service, the week will start with a Day of the Dead celebration at the General’s Residence and will include events throughout the parks for the remainder of the week. See the detailed schedule at the link below.

10:30 am - 12 pm. Fort Mason General's Residence. Please join us for the next Conservancy All Staff meeting on Thursday, November 2.

8 am - noon. Get excited for the next Park Day, which will be on Alcatraz for the first time! Meet at the Alcatraz pier at 8 am for the staff boat departure at 8:20 am. Kick off will be at 9 am and lunch will be provided at noon. RSVP by Oct. 24 at the link below.

8:30 am - 5:30 pm. This hands-on Wilderness First Aid training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals working in remote locations. It will introduce you to caring for people who become ill or injured far from definitive medical care. Classroom lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios that will challenge you to integrate your learning. Learning takes place both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather conditions. You must sign-up for both days of the training to become certified. Sign up for Day 1 and Day 2.

noon - 1 pm. 201 Fort Mason, 3rd Fl Conference Rm. This seminar will help you distinguish between stress and burnout, learn tips for managing stress, and review the 4 areas of self-care (physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental). Employees will assess their own levels of stress, discuss the barriers to self-care to collaboratively problem solve, and reassess their personal commitments to self-care. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP at the link below by Mon., Nov. 6.

Over the past few weeks we've welcomed 4 Retail new hires, who will be working at Muir Woods, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge.