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A website for the Volunteers in Parks (VIPs) at Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, CA
Equipment used for science field work on a green background. Equipment includes an NPS Ranger shirt, hat, sunglasses, boot, binoculars, radio, field guides and knife.
Cabrillo Field Notes

Cabrillo Field Notes – Adaptation During a Global Pandemic

ad·ap·ta·tion (noun) – the action or process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.  How do you adapt to change, to stress, and to a global pandemic? Just like everyone else, we at Cabrillo National Monument have had to adapt quickly to these unprecedented times. One of the ways we’ve done so is how we communicate science to the public. … Continue reading Cabrillo Field Notes – Adaptation During a Global Pandemic

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A Visitor – A ‘cool’ Story in These Hot Days

Two years ago, VIP Romi met Christian, just by asking her routine question,  “Where are you visiting from?”  Christian was from New Jersey.  “Came here for an interview at SDSU…”,   Romi asked what he’ll be studying at SDSU.  To make it short, this young man, had an appointment with Romi’s daughter for his acceptance into the Graduate School!  What are the chances out of all … Continue reading A Visitor – A ‘cool’ Story in These Hot Days

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Cabrillo National Monument Celebrates Forward Into Light Event, Old Point Loma Lighthouse to Be Lit with Purple and Gold Lights to Celebrate Women’s History

San Diego, CA – Starting at sunset each night, Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, and Wednesday, August 26, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse at Cabrillo National Monument will be illuminated with purple and gold lights to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment. The park will be open until 8:30 p.m. each night for visitors to enjoy the lights, learn about women’s history, and … Continue reading Cabrillo National Monument Celebrates Forward Into Light Event, Old Point Loma Lighthouse to Be Lit with Purple and Gold Lights to Celebrate Women’s History

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Notable Women of San Diego

Commemorating 100 Years of the 19th Amendment When Women Took the Vote By Karen Scanlon “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex…” so goes the text of this celebrated passage.  Women’s suffrage ended on August 18, 1920, culminating nearly a century of protest. Though she … Continue reading Notable Women of San Diego

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