Have you ever wanted to explore the world’s largest outdoor musical instrument housed here in our very own Balboa Park? Now is your chance! Join your OPOT friends for an evening, behind the-scenes experience of the Spreckels Organ on Wednesday, September 26 from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion! The event will begin with an introduction by Raul Prieto Ramirez (San Diego … Read More
San Diego Zoo: A Zero Waste Bike to Work Day
2018 Balboa Park Sustainability Award Applicant In our holistic approach to sustainability, we encompass the following six categories: energy efficiency, alternative transportation, waste diversion, water savings, green purchasing, and sustainability education. Alternative transportation is one element of sustainability that requires creative thinking in order to set and meet goals. Energy efficiency projects and water saving measures are more clear-cut and … Read More
September Facility Directors Meeting
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 assistance to aid in project implementation
2018 One Park- One Team Collector’s Pin: Fleet Science Center!
The 2018 OPOT Collector’s Pin is here! This year’s pin is created in honor of the Fleet Science Center:“The Fleet Science Center connects people of all ages to the possibilities and power of science to create a better future. The Fleet embodies One Park- One Team through their efforts, including their infamous annual Halloween celebration and their Pi Day pie competition!” … Read More
Park Profiles: Meet Raúl Prieto Ramírez!
Raul is the newest Civic Organist and Artistic Director of the Spreckels Organ Society. His passion, technique, and style range led him to be the search committee’s unanimous choice in taking the role as the 8th person in history to hold the title of San Diego Civic Organist. When did you begin playing the organ and what made you decide … Read More
August Facility Directors Meeting
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
Park Profiles: Meet Sidney Yin!
Sidney is the Associate Director of Conservatory Programs with the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory. Sidney’s programming has been extremely influential in music and arts education across San Diego. With commitment and perseverance, he continues to create a positive impact through his passion for music. How did you first get involved with the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory? … Read More
July 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 … Read More
San Diego Pride Parade 2018: One Park- One Team!
On July 14th, over 50 Balboa Park team members represented One Park- One Team at the San Diego Pride Parade! Employees and volunteers from approximately 11 of the organizations came out to march in support of our fellow Park team members and friends, defining what the “One Park- One Team” motto of inclusion and equality means to us. Staff members … Read More
Balboa Park Hazardous Waste Disposal Event
On Friday, July 13, 2018, our program hosted an E-waste/Battery/Bulb drop-off event for Balboa Park member organizations. Through our monthly meetings with facility staff in the Park we were informed of their challenge as non-profits to find the funds to dispose of hazardous waste. For this reason, our program coordinated a park-wide drop-off targeted on fluorescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) … Read More