CONSERVANCY COMMONS

8:30 am - 1 pm. Please save the date for the last Park Day of 2018 to be held at the Presidio Nursery! A Park Day RSVP email with information on what to bring, projects planned, and treats in store is coming soon. For questions, contact Candice Byrum at cbyrum@parksconservancy.org.

Conservancy employees are encouraged to nominate an individual or team from the NPS for a Bridge Award. The Bridge Award was established to recognize cooperative, partnership-strengthening achievements between GGNRA NPS and Conservancy staff to improve visitor experience and preserve natural and cultural resources. Access the nomination form at the link below, and send to bridgeaward@parksconservancy.org by Sept. 30. Winners will be announced at the Employee Appreciation Party on Oct. 31, from 11:30 am-1:30 pm.

The Service and Volunteer Resources Department is looking for a Volunteer Coordination & Outreach Intern! The intern will have opportunities to learn how to coordinate volunteers, small groups as well as outreach and recruitment. Application deadline is October 1, 2018!

4 - 6 pm. Crissy Field Center. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committees from the Parks Conservancy and the Park Youth Collaborative are joining forces for a fall film series! Join your colleagues for snacks, community, and conversation after each DEI-related film. For more information, click on the link below.

noon – 2 pm. Outside of Fort Mason offices. Drop by during your lunch break to celebrate and eat cake for the Roving Ranger’s 5th birthday! Join us for as long or as little as you’d like for fun lawn games, and to see the Roving Ranger together with her One Tam sister.

8:30 pm - 12:30 am. Crissy Field. Don't miss out on the Trails Forever Dinner after-party where you can dance under the stars with an amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge! All staff gets a deep discount of $65/ticket (limit two) by using the code PARKS4STAFF when you register here *insert hyperlink: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nighthowl-2018-tickets-47275866389?aff=STAFFemail** (click on Tickets, then Enter Promotional Code on the top right of the box).

Did you know there are free webinars available through Claremont EAP to help support you and your family members with life's concerns? This month's topic is "Legal and Financial Aspects of Eldercare." Being involved in the care of an aging loved one can be emotionally and financially taxing.The webinar will cover important issues and offer resources. Note: You will have to log-in to view the webinar and ask questions.

9 am - noon. Fort Mason. The HR team is presenting toolkit trainings for new and soon to become managers/supervisors. Gain insight into developing and refining effective skills such as performance management, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, operations, and much more. To sign up for the managers' toolkit training class, please visit the Parks Conservancy training portal and register for the specific date.