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How Balboa Park Organizations Are Saving Energy with SDG&E’s Business Energy Solutions
For non-profits, finding ways to reduce energy costs can be difficult. There are many barriers they face, including sizable costs for energy-saving equipment and the steep learning curve of energy management. To overcome these obstacles and identify impactful strategies to reduce energy usage, several organizations in Balboa Park participated in San Diego Gas & Electric’s […]
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CAUGHT GREEN-HANDED: SUSTAINABLE ART WITH BONNIE CHANCE
We are introducing Caught Green-Handed, a blog series meant to shine the spotlight on eco-champions throughout Balboa Park. We made it our mission to seek out individuals who practice sustainability in their own lives. These eco-friendly people inspire us and they will inspire you, too! This month, Bonnie Chance was Caught Green-Handed creating sustainable art! […]
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November OPOT Get-Together Recap
Park staff and volunteers enjoyed a visit from the San Diego Humane Society’s Pet-Assisted Therapy (P-AT) program for a chance to “de-stress” with pets for the November 2019 OPOT Get-Together. The P-AT program provides people of all ages in care facilities the chance to experience the joys of pet ownership and corporate groups a relaxing […]
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November OPOT Get-Together: De-Stress with Pets
De-stress with One Park – One Team before the busy holidays! Special animals from San Diego Humane Society’s Pet-Assisted Therapy Program, “P-AT De-Stress,” will be visiting the Park for the November OPOT Get-Together. Join us at the San Diego Museum of Man’s administration building on Thursday, November 14 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Not interested in pets? No […]
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October OPOT Get-Together Recap
Thanks to the friendly and experienced docents at The Old Globe, Park staff and volunteers got an inside look at the magic backstage of the Old Globe theatres at the October OPOT Get-Together. More than 60 Park team members enjoyed behind-the-scenes tours of the Globe’s three stages in Balboa Park including the Donald and Darlene […]
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Meet Brianna Mirabile!
Brianna Mirabile is the Accounting Manager at the San Diego Museum of Man! In addition to her work in the museum Brianna is a board member at local non-profit Girls Rising, an engaged member of the Balboa Park community, and the 2019 recipient of the Betty Peabody Emerging Young Leader of Balboa Park Award! Can […]
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Balboa Park Celebrates Energy Efficiency Day 2019!
On October 2nd, several Cultural Partnership members along with the collaborative effort of dozens of energy efficiency advocacy groups around the nation joined together to spread awareness on energy usage for Energy Efficiency Day. Energy Efficiency Day’s message is simple: “Save Money. Cut Carbon. Breathe Easier.” It is a reminder of our wasted energy on daily […]
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Reducing Food Waste at the Fleet Science Center
As a non-profit that embraces sustainability, the Fleet Science Center’s Green Team is always researching how they can reduce their environmental footprint. After studying the types of waste produced in their facility, they set the goal to reduce how much food they send to the landfill by implementing innovative food donation services and composting programs. […]
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OPOT Get-Together: Behind-the-Scenes Tour of The Old Globe
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of The Old Globe productions? Join One Park – One Team to find out! The October OPOT Get-Together will feature a Behind-the-Scenes tour to share the magic backstage and in the craft shops of The Old Globe’s theatres. Two docent-led, one-hour tours will be offered on Thursday, October 17 […]
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Happy Energy Efficiency Day!
October 2nd is Energy Efficiency Day! Join the Sustainability Program in celebrating by taking the quick and fun Energy Efficiency Bingo Challenge. Participating in the Bingo Challenge is easy! Just follow the steps below: Download and print the Energy Efficiency Bingo Sheet. Complete five energy-saving deeds and/or fun facts in a row to get bingo! […]