The VNC Needs Your Help
Your help is needed! We have had a few people respond saying they want to help but we need more people to help. Please consider sharing your knowledge to help the entire volunteer program. Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) are a significant part of park operations. You do what needs to be done, whether in the tidepools, the Visitor Center, the Lighthouse Kitchen Garden, the Entrance Station, as a … Continue reading The VNC Needs Your Help
Got Stamps?
If you still use snail mail for things, you might be interested in this new collection of stamps. Now you can get stamps highlighting the National Marine Sanctuaries from the Postal Service. Here’s a description of the stamps. From an abundance of fish off the coast of Georgia to the dazzling coral displays in American Samoa and the Gulf of Mexico, U.S. national marine sanctuaries … Continue reading Got Stamps?
August 2022 – Tides
Subpar Parks Makes Art Out of Hilarious Bad National Park Reviews
Too many rocks? Not enough people? Illustrator Amber Share says bring it on. Illustrator and hand lettering artist Amber Share turns really bad reviews of national parks, monuments, and other public lands from Google, Yelp, and Tripadvisor into art. Share has a healthy Instagram following and sells postcards, puzzles, and posters of her work. We spoke with her to learn more about her illustrations and rounded up our ten favorite … Continue reading Subpar Parks Makes Art Out of Hilarious Bad National Park Reviews
State Park Job Openings
Are you interested in working for the California State Parks? Volunteer Dan Z. noticed these job postings through Facebook. He wanted to pass them along in case anyone was interested in applying for them. https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx#kw=san%20diego%20coast%20district&depid=21&locid=481 Continue reading State Park Job Openings
Coastal Fog – A Lifeline for Native Plants
Please note that San Diego County has moved into high risk for community spread of COVID-19. Due to this status, the National Park Service requires all people to wear a mask inside a federal building. We will have masks available to you at the event. In addition, chairs in the auditorium will be spread out to mitigate risk. We appreciate your understanding in following these … Continue reading Coastal Fog – A Lifeline for Native Plants
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