Balboa Park Sustainability Program
Balboa Park is fast becoming a touchstone for other cities to watch. Through collaboration and ongoing communication, the Sustainability Program has developed a shared vision for “greening” Balboa Park. It continues to advance solutions that will help protect Park resources and strengthen economic viability, while enhancing visitor experience and enjoyment. Read More.
"I am very proud of the progress that has been made in the Park over the last few years. The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership has provided leadership through collaboration which has helped bring this issue to the forefront. With the help of corporate sponsors like San Diego Gas and Electric, the partnership with the City of San Diego and numerous Park stakeholders, we have succeeded in making sustainability a TOP priority in the Park." - Councilman Todd Gloria
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Blog
Balboa Park Sustainability Program Recognized in Todd Gloria's Weekly Eblast
Submitted by Jessica on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 10:14amSan Diego District Three Councilmember, Todd Gloria acknowledges the Balboa Park Sustianability Program's recent energy efficiency retrofits in his May 17 eblast. Below is the transcription of his report, or read the full report online now.
Balboa Park Sustainability Program Update
San Diego’s Historic Museums and Zoo Collaborate to Cut Carbon
Submitted by Jessica on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 2:41pm
San Diego’s Historic Museums and Zoo Collaborate to Cut Carbon
Balboa Park Cultural Partnership Recognized for Energy Efficiency Leadership
Balboa Park Cultural Partnership Releases 2011 Achievement Report
Submitted by Jessica on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 3:42pmSan Diego (March, 2012) – Balboa Park is fast becoming a cornerstone for other cities to watch. Through collaboration, community building and ongoing communication, the Balboa Park Sustainability Program (BPSP) has developed a shared vision for “greening” Balboa Park. It continues to advance solutions that will help protect Park resources and strengthen economic viability, while enhancing staff and visitor experience and enjoyment.
Events
Green Boot Camp
Educating Middle School Teachers with Honeywell
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
This program is in partnership with Honeywell and is an extension of BPCP's Sustainability Walk-About series. Honeywell's Green Boot Camp is an intensive five-day, hands-on interactive educational experience to help educators become familiar with the latest methods of instruction to teach green and sustainable topics, methods, lessons and concepts to middle school students at their respective schools.