That Book by Nabokov

Dear Friends of Good Standing, A lot of activities occurring within the next couple of months; stay alert of our buzzing’s through the VIP Voice and with the Volunteer Navigation Committee (VNC) meetings. See how you can help out, enjoy the park after-hours, and always enjoy the views and cool breeze. Fresh AIR Cabrillo is graced with four new Artists-In-Residence (AIR) for our 2016 centennial … Continue reading That Book by Nabokov

Have You Seen This Crab?

Many of you may have gawked at the small, red, lobster-looking things recently raiding San Diego beaches. “Are they shrimp?” “Are they lobsters?” “Why are they taking over!?” “Can we eat them?” To put your inquisitive minds at ease, I present to you the Pelagic Red Crab (Pleuroncodes planipes) also sometimes referred to as a tuna crab or langostilla for our Spanish-speaking friends. Not a … Continue reading Have You Seen This Crab?

Help Needed for Upcoming Events

Fabulous VIPs, we need some additional help for some upcoming events. First, we need help this weekend in the tidepools. It’s the opening weekend–and fee-free days–of National Parks Week, so we’re expecting a higher than normal volume of people in the park.  Anything you can do to help out will be greatly appreciated.  Sign up for TPERP shifts in Volgistics if you can help. Second, … Continue reading Help Needed for Upcoming Events

Grand CanTon

Hello All, Blankets of yellow from Encelia californica scatter themselves around the park as well as other such delicate delights. Such a beautiful sight! It appears spring has come early and it’s a pleasure to hunt around SD for the wild flowers. Head to the desert or other such fine places of open spaces and search for the colours and life inspired around them. Also, I … Continue reading Grand CanTon