by Balboa Park Conservancy | May 3, 2021 | Volunteers, Organization News
Last year presented its fair share of twists of turns, but there was one thing we could count on through the hardest of times — our volunteers. In spite of temporary closures, the cancellation of major public events, and limitations on other programs, 188 dedicated...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | Apr 27, 2021 | Volunteers, Park History, Visitor Experience
Over the past year, we’ve all had to adapt to new ways of doing things while discovering new ways of experiencing Balboa Park. One of the constants throughout all of this has been the dedication of the Conservancy’s Visitors Center volunteers and Park Ambassadors. We...
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...
