Native STEAM: Exploring the fusion of science and native culture at Cabrillo National Monument
“One morning, as the tide went out, the old people came down to sit and watch by the shore. That was the way it was done in the old days.” [1] Strumming his banjo in accompaniment, Park Ranger Tavio del Rio shares the Nootka story of the “Octopus and Raven.” For the students of Native STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), this is how … Continue reading Native STEAM: Exploring the fusion of science and native culture at Cabrillo National Monument
September is Suicide Awareness Month
The NPS takes the physical and emotional well-being of its employees and volunteers seriously, and we feel it’s important to take a moment during Suicide Awareness Month to reduce the stigma associated with suicide by having open, honest conversations, and to provide tools, resources, and support to those who may be struggling. Our goal is to lose no more of our NPS sisters and brothers to suicide, and it … Continue reading September is Suicide Awareness Month
Light Pollution from within SoCal’s Coastal National Parks Steady or Decreasing
Light Pollution from within SoCal’s Coastal National Parks Steady or Decreasing Two of the parks, however, experience very high levels of the light pollution Thousand Oaks, CA – A study published today found that the amount of light pollution produced within Southern California’s three coastal National Park Service units has not significantly changed, and in one case has decreased, over the past two decades. Overall, … Continue reading Light Pollution from within SoCal’s Coastal National Parks Steady or Decreasing
CNMF News You Can Use – September 2016
Thanks for Your Centennial Celebration Support
Thank you to everyone who participated in the centennial event. I feel so honored to work for the NPS during this time and with such a wonderful group of people. All in all, I feel the centennial event was a success. I want to hear from you, your thoughts and feedback about the event. Please complete this survey by 1 September. I will compile the … Continue reading Thanks for Your Centennial Celebration Support
Happy 100th Birthday, NPS!
Check out today’s schedule of events at Cabrillo National Monument. Continue reading Happy 100th Birthday, NPS!

