Partnership News
BPCP's 2015 Planning Event
The Cultural Partnership hosted a planning event for the Balboa Park 2015 centennial celebration on January 19 & 20. The session, called "sPARKs," featured the creative output from 70 planners representing a diverse collaboration from both the Park and the San Diego community.
A Sustainable Living House Exhibit in Balboa Park
Submitted by Jessica on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 10:46am
What is the Living House Exhibit?
San Diego Regional Sustainability Partnership (SDRSP) a local nonprofit, has proposed a futuristic, sustainable Living House Exhibit for Balboa Park’s 2015 Centennial Celebration in partnership with the Japanese Friendship Garden and the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership’s Sustainability Program.
"The Time to Make a Difference Has Come"
2011 Balboa Park Highlights
Submitted by amanda on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 2:09pmThe Balboa Park Learning Institute would like to highlight the 2011 accomplishments of Balboa Park’s institutions and professionals.
Park News
'Chief Fossil' Brings SDNHM Back to Life
When Michael “Mick” Hager took over the San Diego Natural History Museum in 1991, one of the West’s three oldest scientific institutions was mired in “years of malaise,” as one headline said at the time. Deep in debt and spinning from a carousel of managers, the museum’s future was unclear.
Read more on the U-T's website
Plaza de Panama Walking Tours
Walking tours offered for Plaza de Panama Project on the third Saturday of every month. The next tour is scheduled for Saturday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m.
'San Diego's Craft Revolution' - a New Mingei Exhibit
Union-Tribune contributer Maren Dougherty takes us inside the new Mingei International Museum exhibit entitled "San Diego's Craft Revolution." Read more.
Events
Balboa Park Mix & Match
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 (All day) - Monday, April 30, 2012 (All day)
Balboa Park Mix & Match is back by popular demand starting February 2012! The Balboa Park Learning Institute is excited to present this unique program to build the Balboa Park network through fun social mix-ups and thoughtful mentorship pairings. Enrollment will begin Tuesday, January 3 and close Tuesday, January 31. That gives you one month to decide…Mix or Match – which is right for you?
Living House Exhibit for the 2015 Centennial Celebration - Breakfast
Prado Ballroom
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 8:30am - 11:00am
"The Time to Make a Difference Has Come"
WHO: This year's Breakfast is for San Diego Regional Sustainability Partnership Members, Students, Special Guests and the General Public.
WHAT: The breakfast will feature a presentation of our groundbreaking new project that will bring knowledge of sustainability to millions of people from around the world. The breakfast will conclude with a brief ribbon cutting ceremony.
San Diego Regional Sustainability Partnership
BOC 104 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals
Building Operator Certification
National University
Spectrum Academic Center
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 8:30am - 4:30pm
BOC 104- Covers lighting fundamentals and types of lighting for economical and energy efficient lighting systems. Participants learn principles of efficient lighting including evaluation of lighting levels, quality and maintenance.
Basics of Sustainability
Sustainability Workshop Series, Part 1
Community Forum
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
The first of four sustainability workshops held by the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership will cover the basics of sustainability– origins of the sustainability movement, definitions, principles, and those characteristics which lead to sustainable development. This session will introduce the concept of the Triple Bottom Line with its three interrelated and interdependent concepts ofthe Environment, Economy, and Social Equity. In preparation for subsequent sessions, the instructor will also preview the three most common issues of sustainability – energy, water, and waste management.
Registration to be open soon!