Hello TPERP Volunteers, Here are a few updates/reminders here for you: 1) Tidepool Committee – there will be a committee meeting tomorrow Saturday at 10am and we’ll be forming subcommittees to lead some interpretive projects for the trailer/tidepool area. All are welcome to attend. We will likely send out follow up emails to seek those who might be interested with some specific projects. 2) Volgistics … Continue reading TPERP Updates and Slight Changes
Did you know there was considerable debate on the location of the Old Point Loma lighthouse, even after the U.S. Coast Survey had selected the site? On September 28, 1850 (coincidentally 308 years to the day after Cabrillo landed at Ballast Point), the United States Congress authorized the construction of nine lighthouses from Cape Flattery, Washington, to San Diego. In 1851, A.M. Harrison, Chief Topographer, … Continue reading What’s in a name? Where to put the lighthouse.
Hello TPERP Volunteers, Congratulations to our new volunteers who have completed their shadow shifts and a great big thanks to returning volunteers for their training assistance. We have some openings this Sunday on Feb 16, with a shift from 1pm – 5pm. Just 1 volunteer is signed up and the weather should be beautiful with big crowds expected. If you have some free time, we … Continue reading TPERP Help Needed – Sun., 2/16/14
In case you missed it, this was posted on the Cabrillo National Monument website under the “Park Alerts”: Cabrillo National Monument is a “Smoke-Free” Park Cabrillo National Monument is a smoke-free park. Smoking is not permitted in any buildings, or within any of the park’s grounds, which include the tidepools, trails and parking lots. Something to keep our eye out for as we wander through … Continue reading Cabrillo National Monument is Smoke-Free
The seismic retrofitting of the buildings at CNM continues. Right now, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse kitchen and basement are being upgraded, as well as the radio room that houses the Military History exhibit. Access to both is limited while the retrofit continues. Check back for updates on when the retrofit will be completed. Continue reading Seismic Retrofit Continues
The definitive source of all things Cabrillo National Monument, our E-binder, is now online for easy access and reference. You may access it here, or on our “Reference” page: E-binder This is an invaluable tool for both staff and VIPs. You don’t have to read all 1,000+ pages, but you should familiarize yourself with the content that applies to the areas of the park where … Continue reading E-binder is Online
CNM VIP Voice 