CONSERVANCY COMMONS

We will be offering wellness seminars from the Claremont Employee Assistance Program every month. Seminars are open to any interested staff and cover topics such as how to prioritize, adapting to change, and mindfulness. They will be held at the Building 102 Conference Room at Fort Mason. To sign up, contact Holly Chrobak at hchrobak@parksconservancy.org.

It's that time of the year again! Parks Conservancy staff have an exclusive invite to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store in Richmond, CA where you will get employee pricing on current season merchandise. Must bring invitation and employee ID for access. Click link for invitation and more information.

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 updated SmugMug password. For additional comments or suggestions, please contact Alison at ataggart-barone@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.

10 am - 2 pm. Fort Mason. Parking Lot near Building 101. The Environmental and Safety Programs Office and Conservation Corps North Bay are hosting an e-waste drive on Oct. 18, rain or shine! All NPS and Parks Conservancy staff can drop off e-waste from work or home. For questions, please contact Amanita_Cornejo@nps.gov or (415) 561-4789. Click link for flyer.

5 - 6:45 pm. Presidio Officers' Club, 50 Moraga Ave. Meet the teams imagining a campus for change at the Presidio's Fort Windfield Scott. Join the Presidio Trust for a public board meeting and open house where you can share your ideas. This is your best chance to make your voice heard before proposals are due! If you can't make the meeting, email ideas and comments to fortscott@presidiotrust.gov by Nov. 16.

11 am - 2 pm. East Beach, Crissy Field. NPS, the Parks Conservancy, and the Presidio Trust are kicking off the Crissy Field Next initiative 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.

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.

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 - 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." 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.