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Meet Travis Ballenger!
Travis Ballenger is the Associate Artistic Director at The Old Globe! Having recently joined The Old Globe earlier this year, Travis brings a wealth of knowledge from previous roles producing shows across the country. Can you tell us a bit about your role as associate artistic director for those who might not be familiar? I […]
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OPOT Get-Together Recap: Animal Encounters
The September OPOT Get-Together brought Park staff and volunteers to the San Diego Zoo for an exclusive after-hours adventure. Hosted by the Education and Premium Experiences department, guests enjoyed an interactive meet-and-greet with the Zoo’s digital puppet, Roberta Zebra; as well as an animal ambassador keeper talk and a trip on the twilight bus tour. […]
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Performing an Energy Audit at Casa del Prado
As part of the on-going LEED recertification process for four buildings in Balboa Park, a group of volunteers and staff from the San Diego Green Building Council’s Green Assistance Program and our Sustainability Program performed an energy audit of Casa del Prado. In this energy audit, the building was surveyed and analyzed to create a […]
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OPOT Get-Together: Animal Encounters!
Join One Park One Team for an evening of adventure with the San Diego Zoo! The September OPOT Get-Together will take place on Wednesday, September 18 from 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM. The evening will include a snack at the Dickinson Family Center; an interactive meet-and-greet with the Zoo’s digital puppet, Roberta Zebra; an animal presentation and a […]
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Meet Robyn Foster!
Robyn Foster is Lead Educator at the San Diego Zoo! Robyn will be facilitating the September OPOT Get-Together along with her tour guide colleagues. Through her role Robyn works with the Education & Premium Experiences department to create an entertaining and educational adventure for the Zoo’s outreach programs and visitor experiences, all while learning about […]
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Upgrading with LED Lights at the Natural History Museum
As a part of on-going energy efficiency efforts in Balboa Park, many organizations have been upgrading lighting in their buildings to efficient LED bulbs. In July, staff at the San Diego Natural History Museum retrofitted 800 LED light bulbs using a rebate from San Diego Gas & Electric. We sat down with Michael Field, Director […]
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August OPOT Get-Together Recap
The August OPOT Get-Together featured a morning of coffee and art courtesy of Café Mingei and the San Diego Art Institute. As the Mingei International Museum undergoes its renovations, the cafe continues to operate out of nearby neighbor the San Diego Art Institute. Park employees and volunteers were invited to enjoy their morning coffee and […]
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August OPOT Get-Together: Morning Coffee!
Enjoy a happy morning with One Park – One Team! Join us for the August OPOT Get-Together at Cafe Mingei at San Diego Art Institute on Wednesday, August 21 from 8:30-10:30 AM for a cup of coffee and pastries on us! Then check out the San Diego Art Institute’s current exhibitions before the museum opens, including Forging Territories: Queer Afro and Latinx […]
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2019 OPOT Collector’s Pin featuring The San Diego History Center
The 2019 OPOT Collector’s Pin features the San Diego History Center! The dedication of the first of 21 California missions, the Mission San Diego de Alcala took place on July 16, 1769, making 2019 the 250th anniversary of San Diego and California’s history as we know it. In celebration, the History Center partnered with the […]
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Using Data to Pursue Sustainability Initiatives with Measurabl
To help the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership’s members use building operation data to run their buildings more sustainably, the Sustainability Program has partnered with Measurabl, a data management software. This dashboard will allow facility managers in the Park to view their building data in a single dashboard, including energy benchmarking, project tracking, and building audits. […]