Friends of Balboa Park, one of 29 member organizations of the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, is an organization that aims “to preserve Balboa Park’s legacy for future generations through park-wide projects.” Sustainability is a multifaceted field, but the Merriam Webster’s definition is “capable of being sustained.” While our program focuses on environmental sustainability within Balboa Park member buildings and operations, Friends …
December Nights has been a San Diego tradition for 41 years. Each year, locals and visitors alike celebrate the holidays by visiting Balboa Park’s museums, sampling international foods, and watching festive performances. Run by the City of San Diego, this year, the event had a visible Sustainability Commitment. Each year SDG&E enhances the main hub of the park – the …
Michael Warburton is the Director of Parkwide Communications for the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership. Before joining the Cultural Partnership in late 2017, Michael lent his strong communications and brand management skills to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in several leadership roles for more than 20 years! As Director of Parkwide Communications, he focuses on …
Stay warm and caffeinated with OPOT friends! Join us for the December OPOT Get-Together at Daniel’s Coffee Cart on Wednesday, December 19 from 8:00-10:00 AM for a cup of coffee and pastries! Enjoy a cup of regular or decaf coffee and a pastry on us, or $1.50 off a specialty drink. Don’t forget to bring your reusable OPOT coffee cup! This …
Closed to the general public. The Sustainability Program meets 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.
In celebration of Balboa Park Employee Appreciation Week, employees and volunteers can enjoy generous discounts from many of the institutions from December 10 – 16, 2018. This is the perfect opportunity for last minute holiday shopping or to treat yourself! To qualify for these discounts, Park and Zoo employees must show their photo ID badge or business card and a …
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 …
Nicole is the Museum Educator of Student Programs at The San Diego Museum of Art. She coordinates events and workshops for youth and educators. She has worked for The San Diego Museum of Art for 10 years, starting as a gallery attendant and contributing to the education department through various roles throughout the years before permanently moving into her roles …
For the November OPOT Get-Together, One Park-One Team joined forces with the Balboa Park Sustainability Program on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day! America Recycles Day is a Keep America Beautiful national initiative dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the U.S. To honor the holiday and Balboa Park’s green initiatives, One Park-One Team and the Sustainability Program hosted …
Thursday, November 15 10 AM – 12 PM Casa del Prado – Upstairs, Room 207 Join One Park One Team and the Sustainability Program for America Recycles Day! We’re celebrating with Recycling 101 with Republic Services to learn sustainable tips and best practices, recycling games, prizes and more. Envirogreen will join us to recycle your old light bulbs, batteries and …
