by Balboa Park Conservancy | Apr 6, 2021 | Sustain, Enhance, Volunteers, Horticulture, Gardens
In summer 2020, the Balboa Park Conservancy’s volunteer programs received a major boost when the City of San Diego’s corps of 80 volunteers who tend the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden were incorporated into its growing volunteer ranks. Among this group of...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | Sep 4, 2020 | Volunteers, Organization News
It is with great sadness that the Balboa Park Conservancy announces the passing last month of one of our remarkable volunteers, Anita Mercado, after a long battle with cancer. Anita began as a volunteer at the Balboa Park Visitors Center Information Desk in 2012. She...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | Jun 1, 2020 | Volunteers, Love Balboa Park
The Conservancy is thrilled to spotlight Champion member Tavette Neskorik. Tavette, like many of us right now, shared that she’s been missing the park and her weekly “sanctuary for walks.” Here are a few of her thoughts on her beloved gem of San Diego: What do...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | May 4, 2020 | Volunteers, Love Balboa Park
The Conservancy is thrilled to spotlight Champion member Indra Bowers. When she isn’t running her powerhouse communications business, 62ABOVE, Indra is kicking back in Balboa Park! 1. What do you love most about Balboa Park? How much it has to offer. It was an...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | Apr 20, 2020 | Sustain, Enhance, Volunteers
Though we miss being in Balboa Park and seeing our volunteers’ daily smiles, there’s still plenty to be grateful for. In fact, we have hundreds of very good reasons to celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 19–25) this year as we now count 566 volunteers among our...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | Jan 7, 2020 | Volunteers, Visitor Experience
New year, new chance to love Balboa Park in more and different ways! Are you getting the most out of your park? Here are some ideas to mix things up in 2020: 1. Find a new spot in the park to visit for the first time. Grab the family and head out for a picnic in an...
