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Park Admin, People

Press Release – Hartzog Award

Volunteers Honored with National Award  Cabrillo National Monument receives the Hartzog Park Volunteer Program Award  San Diego, CA –  In a special ceremony held in Washington DC on June 25th, 2014, the volunteer program at Cabrillo National Monument (NM)  received the prestigious George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service of 2013. Each year the National Park Service recognizes exceptional efforts in volunteer management … Continue reading Press Release – Hartzog Award

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Park Admin, People

Congrats! CNM Receives NATIONAL Hartzog Award!

Congratulations CNM VIPs! We already knew that our volunteer program was the Pacific West Region recipient of the George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service, but we have now been awarded the national Park Volunteer Program Award! Being recognized for having the top volunteer program out of 401 national parks and monuments is an amazing accomplishment.  Be proud of all that you have done … Continue reading Congrats! CNM Receives NATIONAL Hartzog Award!

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Events, Living History, Park Admin, People, Uncategorized

Ambassador of Spain Visits CNM

CABRILLO NATIONAL MONUMENT Ambassador Of Spain Visits Cabrillo On Friday afternoon, May 30th, his Excellency Ramon Gil-Casares, Ambassador of Spain in Washington D.C., visited Cabrillo National Monument. Accompanying the Ambassador were the Consul Generals of Spain in Los Angeles and San Diego as well as the President of Casa De Espana in San Diego. The Ambassador had a memorable experience; staff escorted him through the … Continue reading Ambassador of Spain Visits CNM

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Community Outreach, Ecosystem, Events, Geology, Lighthouse, Park Admin, People, TPERP

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

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Living History, Military History, People

What a Mess!

The establishment of the Chief Petty Officer grade in the United States Navy on April 1st, 1893 is an event worthy of commemoration, and a CPO Mess came out to Cabrillo this spring to celebrate their 121st birthday. The group volunteered at Cabrillo on multiple days and assisted rangers in conservation efforts throughout the park. With the people power of over 70 active military men … Continue reading What a Mess!

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