CONSERVANCY COMMONS

Last week, acting National Park Service Director Michael T. Reynolds announced the selection of Laura E. Joss as superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Joss currently serves as the regional director for the Park Service’s Pacific West Region.

Join the Conservancy’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee at the NPS’ “Diversity Makes us Stronger Week”! The committee will offer brightly colored buttons that reflect key human rights and diversity-related messages. Look for members wearing buttons to receive one and to chat about what we are working on. We look forward to working with all of you in 2018 to complete a survey of staff DEI needs, a review of HR hiring practices, and organizing talks and programs. We welcome questions or suggestions, and will share more with you at Thursday's all-staff meeting!

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 31, for approximately two weeks, a lane closure is scheduled along Mason Street near Building 603 (formerly the Crissy Field Center) for utility work.

9:30 - 11:30 am. Fort Mason General's Residence. Kick off the NPS' Diversity Makes Us Stronger Week with a Day of the Dead celebration filled with cultural treats and activities. See the detailed schedule of the week's ten activities at the link below.

10:30 am - noon. Fort Mason General's Residence. Come see pictures of baby turtles being introduced to Muir Beach Pond! Also, celebrate new staff, staff anniversaries and the Finance Bean Counter Award; and hear about work from the DEI Committee, Institute at the Golden Gate, the Training portal, and the new PYC website.

8 am - noon. The first Alcatraz Park Day is this Friday! 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. Those who have RSVP'd will receive an email with more detailed information.

5 - 8 pm, Fort Mason General's Residence. Save the Date! The Conservancy holiday party will be on Wed., Dec.13. Be on the lookout for the official invitation soon.

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.

9 am - 3 pm. Muir Beach. The Green Gulch Zen Center, Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Central Coast Rx Fire Council, and Parks Conservancy invite you to participate in an event addressing the beneficial role fire plays in maintaining healthy ecosystems and creating ecosystems resilient to a changing climate. Come and learn about fire management practices in our area, and see a controlled fire demonstration at Green Gulch Organic Farm!

noon - 1 pm, 201 Fort Mason, 1st Fl Conference Rm. Join Drs. Lance von Stade and Adrian Villalba to discuss how to stay healthy and vibrant throughout the work day. This class is for people who find themselves desk-bound for multiple hours a week. Whether you’re in pain, groggy or simply want a boost for your work day, this class will help bridge the gap. We will discuss strategies you can use to combat the stresses of everyday work life. We will have interactive breakout sessions that will leave you with tools to breath deeper, move better and maintain higher levels of energy!