Closed to the general public. The Sustainability Program meets bi-monthly with the Facility Directors of the member organizations of the Cultural Partnership to further education by discussing energy efficiency and sustainability topics and providing resources to aid in project implementation.
March Green Team Meeting
Closed to the general public. The Balboa Park Green Team is a group comprised of employees and volunteers from all the arts and culture organizations in Balboa Park. It was assembled to enhance employee and volunteer engagement in Park sustainability initiatives. We aim to have representation from each of the BPCP member organizations at each meeting. With the goal of …
March OPOT Get-Together: Art Demo!
Access your creative side with OPOT! Join One Park – One Team as we enjoy a live DIY demonstration of acrylic paint pouring with artist Daphne Gaylord on Wednesday, March 20 in Spanish Village. Live demonstrations will be offered at 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 and 7:30 PM. All supplies and light refreshments will be provided, we hope to see you there! Register to secure …
February OPOT Get-Together Recap
The February One Park One Team Get-Together featured a tour of the San Diego Natural History Museum’s Escape The Nat! escape room, followed by game night at the museum. Visitor services lead and project manager of The Nat’s Escape Room, Zack Stevens led OPOT on the tour and shared his insight as one of the masterminds behind the unique escape …
Park Profiles: Meet Daphne Gaylord!
Daphne Gaylord is a mixed media artist in Spanish Village Art Center, where she creates and sells her work in Studio 3 with fellow artist Don Knapp. She specializes in glass painting and jewelry, and also hosts paint pouring parties and demonstrations to show guests how to create their own unique work of art. Can you tell us how you …
“Intentional Practice for Museums” Book Launch
Join Randi Korn, Intentional Practice Leader and founder of RK&A, and Beth Redmond-Jones, Vice President of Engagement and Education at the San Diego Natural History Museum, on Thursday, February 28 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the San Diego History Center as they discuss Randi’s newest book, “Intentional Practice for Museums: A Guide for Maximizing Impact”. The book is …
Balboa Park Conservancy: Preserving Balboa Park’s Urban Forest
The Balboa Park Conservancy is continuing to offer an outstanding example of environmental protection through their new Tree Stewards volunteer program. Through this initiative, the Conservancy trains volunteers on how to take care of Balboa Park’s vibrant, urban forest. Volunteers will learn important skills including tree identification, proper planting techniques, irrigation of new and established trees, and general tree maintenance. …
January OPOT Get-Together Recap
For the January OPOT Get-Together, One Park One Team partnered with the San Diego Automotive Museum to host an exclusive tour of the institution’s “Three Decades in the Rearview,” exhibition in celebration of their 30th anniversary. Led by Museum Curator and Education Director Pandora Paúl, Park team members enjoyed a tour of the exhibition which celebrated the technology and culture around …
February OPOT Get-Together: Game Night at The Nat!
Join us for the February OPOT Get-Together for game night featuring an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of The Nat’s Escape Room! We’ll learn more about the inspiration behind this unique escape room experience from one of the masterminds behind it, before enjoying games and treats among fellow Park team members. Light refreshments will be provided. Check out just a few of the games …
February Facility Directors Meeting
Closed to the general public. The Sustainability Program meets bi-monthly with the Facility Directors of the member organizations of the Cultural Partnership to further education by discussing energy efficiency and sustainability topics and providing resources to aid in project implementation.