CONSERVANCY COMMONS

10 am - noon, Fort Mason General's Residence. Please save the date for the last All Staff Meeting of 2018. More details will be sent out soon!

The NPS, Parks Conservancy, and Presidio Trust are embarking upon the next chapter of Crissy Field’s revitalization. Crissy Field Next aims to enhance the area’s many current uses while improving ways for people to gather, create, and play. It officially kicks off with a family-friendly celebration, Crissy Field Day, on Oct. 20. Click the link to learn more.

For Conservancy SmugMug Users: We will be moving our web-based photo collection to a new platform in the next few months. In the meantime, we would like to invite feedback from staff who currently use this resource. Please fill out the short questionnaire to obtain the uodated SmugMug password. For additional comments or suggestions, please contact Alison at ataggart-barone@parksconservancy.org.

8:30 am - 1 pm. The last Park Day of 2018 will be at the Presidio Nursery. Participants will collect seeds, "pot up" mature trees, create a new storage system, and prep "seed increase" beds. Please remember to RSVP on the training portal, as well as submit your food and transportation preferences–which are separate links. For questions, contact Candice Byrum at cbyrum@parksconservancy.org.

Save the Date! NPS will kick off its annual Diversity Makes Us Stronger week at 1 pm on Tues., Nov. 6., at the General’s Residence. The week will be an opportunity for NPS and Conservancy staff to come together and learn about untold stories and issues impacting marginalized communities. All staff are welcomed and encouraged to attend as their schedule allows. Stay tuned for information on sessions, locations, and times.

11 am - 2 pm. East Beach, Crissy Field. NPS, the Parks Conservancy, and the Presidio Trust are kicking off the Crissy Field Next iniative with a free, family-friendly event. There will be music, activities, and many ways for the public to give input on their ideas for the next chapter of Crissy Field. Click link to learn more.

9 am - 5 pm: Those that are new to the parks' staff and internship programs will greatly benefit from this orientation tour that spans two days . Led by the knowledgeable Sue Gardner (Conservancy, Director of Park Stewardship), the first day will start off with a indoor introduction to our vast and beautiful parklands, followed by the start to the driving/walking tour of some of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area's highlight locations north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Please register for each tour separately via the link below.

9 am - 5 pm: The second day will start by meeting at Fort Mason followed by the start to the driving/walking tour of some of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area's highlight locations south of the Golden Gate Bridge! Please register for each tour separately via the link below.

3 - 5:30 pm. Gathering Room, Crissy Field Center. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committees from the Parks Conservancy and the Park Youth Collaborative are joining forces for our fall film series! Challenge your perspective and explore new worldviews through film. Join your colleagues for snacks, community and conversation after each DEI related film.

10 am - 1 pm. Lands End. Celebrate Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, hope, joy, and happiness with volunteers and park staff. Prior experience with habitat restoration not necessary, just bring your enthusiasm for an afternoon of habitat restoration, fun activities, and delicious traditional snacks. Please register below.

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 "Investing 101." Do you want to invest but don't know where to get started? This webinar will help you to understand what investing is, cover the building blocks of investing, and provide insights that help you determine which investing strategies are right for you. Note: You will have to log-in to view the webinar and ask questions.

9 am - 4 pm. The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies, such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies, and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims. Successful students will receive a certificate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. There will be a few breaks and a mandatory 30-minute lunch break. You must arrive on time and stay for the full training in order to be certified.

9:30 - 11 am. This training covers how to access, navigate, and enter volunteer data into Hand-On Connect (HOC). Attendees will receive HOC accounts at the training, allowing them to access the system and enter data for their volunteer programs. This training is intended for new interns and staff who need access to HOC or those who would like a refresher on the system. Some laptops will be provided for the training, but bringing a laptop (if available) is encouraged. The training will be led by Doug Santoro, HOC administrator & volunteer coordinator with the Parks Conservancy.

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.

9 - 10 am. Fort Mason, Building 102, conference room. Please join this morning seminar on "Creating a Positive Attitude." Positive is a choice. This session offers tips to make the choice toward success. Light breakfast treats and coffee will be provided. Please RSVP to HChrobak@parksconservancy.org by 10/21.