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A website for the Volunteers in Parks (VIPs) at Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, CA
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Cabrillo

Cabrillo National Monument Celebrates National Park Week April 17 – 25 With Junior Ranger Day and Plein Air Artists in the Park

San Diego, CA – Cabrillo National Monument will celebrate National Park Week with a Junior Ranger Day event on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Plein Air painting by local artists April 11 – May 10. Junior Ranger Day, April 17 Families are invited to pick up free copies of the park’s new Junior Ranger booklets from the Visitor Center and … Continue reading Cabrillo National Monument Celebrates National Park Week April 17 – 25 With Junior Ranger Day and Plein Air Artists in the Park

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Continuing Education

Naturally Speaking Virtual Talk: “Diversity, natural history, and conservation of San Diego’s native bees”

When: Monday, April 12th 6:30 PM Pacific time – 7:30 PM Pacific timeWhere: CNMF’s Zoom How: Register for this free public programAudience: All are welcome! Pollinatorpalooza continues with a spotlight on San Diego’s native bees!  San Diego is a global biodiversity hotspot. Among the many animals that are especially diverse in our region are native bees, which serve as the chief pollinators for most of our plant species. Come learn about how … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Virtual Talk: “Diversity, natural history, and conservation of San Diego’s native bees”

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CNMF, Continuing Education

Naturally Speaking Virtual Talk: “Agaves and Bats – A Plant-Pollinator Love Story”

Dr. Kristen Lear will present a virtual talk titled “Agaves and Bats – A Plant-Pollinator Love Story“. This talk is being hosted by the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation. Thursday, March 18th 6:30 PM PST – 7:30 PM PST Register for this free public program here. Agaves are iconic plants across Mexico and the US Southwest, including Cabrillo National Monument. The towering stalks of agaves provide abundant … Continue reading Naturally Speaking Virtual Talk: “Agaves and Bats – A Plant-Pollinator Love Story”

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Tidepool Tips, TPERP

Another Major Bluff Collapse

Another major bluff collapse occurred midday in the tidepools on Wednesday February 17. This occurred in Zone 1 where the majority of the visitors view the tidepools. Luckily no one was injured. In fact our volunteers had to try to keep people from climbing on the rocks shortly after the collapse. The pile of rocks is still unstable and poses a danger to everyone. Once … Continue reading Another Major Bluff Collapse

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