Park Alert: Lighthouse Now Open

We are happy to announce the Old Point Loma lighthouse reopens after the completion of its seismic retrofitting.  Over the next couple of weeks the lighthouse may be closed for brief periods to complete touch up painting and furniture placement.  During this time visitors are able to enter the first two stories of the lighthouse and experience the amazing spiral staircase.  The rooms are empty … Continue reading Park Alert: Lighthouse Now Open

Open My Ashmolean

My Friends and Cool Cats in the back, Days are getting longer, the migratory birds are migrating (away), flux capacitor–still doing its thing–and we have some festive events set for this summer.  Hike to swimming holes or surf spots, skip in the mountains and sing.  Enjoy!  My latest gab for you:  Newbies: Volunteer Recruitment We had a good turnout for our recruitment.  Our new recruits … Continue reading Open My Ashmolean

Call to Action

We’re moving forward with refurbishing the Visitor Center desk, and we really could use some extra hands this weekend. Our VC desk crew is almost finished with the sanding portion of the desk.  They are moving to the staining portion and could use some extra help.  If you would like to help out this Saturday from 9:00 to 1:00 please email me with “neurogensis” in … Continue reading Call to Action

Angel of the Battlefield

Hello All, The Fin whale is still dead. It is reported to be a juvenile, male about 50ft.  There is a lot of buzz from visitors asking about it due to news coverage.  It is beached in a cove on the wastewater treatment complex and is not visible from Cabrillo.  I hear the wind say they might tow it to perform a necropsy but you … Continue reading Angel of the Battlefield

The Great Displacement May 16th 17th 18th

We need your help.  The seismic retrofitting project is getting us all disheveled.  We are busy moving and need to shift and move things around. thanks to those of you whom have  already responded.  We need some more hands on deck with are refinishing of the VC desk.  No skills necessary, just a little bit of some sweat equity on your part.  To try to … Continue reading The Great Displacement May 16th 17th 18th