🎨 Calling all artists! Join our open art contest to celebrate National Carousel Day on July 25th! Create your interpretation of the iconic Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel and submit it by July 22nd for a chance to be featured on special edition greeting cards. 🌟 Prizes: Your artwork featured in our gift shop. Invitation to our VIP reception on National Carousel Day! Submit your artwork and details at info@balboapark.org. Get creative and let the carousel inspire you! 🖌️🎠 #NationalCarouselDay #ArtContest #BalboaPark #DorotheaLaubCarousel #SupportLocalArt #CommunityEngagement
Forever Balboa Park
Non-profit Organizations
San Diego, California 1,858 followers
Supporting Balboa Park for all, in partnership with the City of San Diego.
About us
Forever Balboa Park - to sustain, envision, and enhance Balboa Park for all
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http://ForeverBalboaPark.org
External link for Forever Balboa Park
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
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- San Diego, California
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1549 El Prado
San Diego, California 92101, US
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Botanical Building Renovation Phase II RFP Exciting news! We are delighted to announce the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Phase II of the Botanical Building and Garden renovation. This phase aims to enhance the visitor experience, improve accessibility, and further restore the historic architecture and gardens of Balboa Park. Qualified contractors and designers are invited to participate in this transformative project, which promises to rejuvenate one of Balboa Park's most beloved landmarks. Learn more about the RFP details and how to get involved by visiting our website. Together, we can create a vibrant, sustainable oasis for all to enjoy! For more information, visit our website. https://lnkd.in/gkxEQJZr #BotanicalBuildingRFP #BalboaPark #HistoricPreservation
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Visiting Balboa Park this Weekend? 🌳 We’re excited to announce the installation of our new pedestrian orientation signs with brand-new park-wide maps! These updates make it easier than ever to navigate and enjoy all that our beautiful park has to offer. 🗺 Your support is crucial in enhancing the park, and we're in the final days of our Sprouting Success Spring Campaign. Don’t miss your chance to make a lasting impact on this cherished community space. 📈 Show your support and be a part of our growth! 💚 4-bp.org/NCD2024 Thank you for helping us continue to bloom! #BalboaPark #CommunitySupport #SproutingSuccess #ParkEnhancements
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🌵✨ We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt thanks to our esteemed donor and advocate, Bill Beckman, for his generous contribution of over 400 succulent plants from his personal collection! 🌱 These beautiful additions have found a new home in the Kate O. Sessions Cactus Garden, where they were meticulously transplanted by our dedicated Forever Balboa Park staff and Garden Stewards. We are also immensely grateful to Joseph Fisch and Joyce Axelrod for their unwavering support of our volunteers, and to Hunter Industries for providing the innovative irrigation system that keeps our garden thriving. 💧 Our community's support helps us grow and sustain our mission of service. As our Spring Campaign concludes in three days, we invite you to help us continue blooming. Your donations make a significant impact on our efforts. Please consider supporting us at 4-bp.org/sprouting2024. Together, we can cultivate a brighter future for Balboa Park! 💚 #ForeverBalboaPark #KateOSessionsGarden #CommunitySupport #SpringCampaign #DonateNow #GardeningLove #VolunteerAppreciation #IrrigationInnovation
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Zable Foundation Continues Its Park Commitment 💚 We are thrilled to announce that the Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation has generously awarded Forever Balboa Park a $25,000 grant. Since 2017, the Zable Foundation has consistently supported our mission, providing annual funding that allows us to grow and enhance our environmental and volunteer initiatives. Operating support grants like this offer us the flexibility to develop, implement, and expand our programs, making a significant impact on Balboa Park. This continued support helps us advance our mission to improve Balboa Park, ensuring that both people and nature thrive together. Thank you, Zable Foundation, for your unwavering commitment to our park and community. 🌿✨ #ForeverBalboaPark #CommunitySupport #ThankYou
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Stay tuned as we prepare to unveil this revitalized gem, inviting you to experience the beauty and tranquility of our enhanced gardens. Join us in celebrating this milestone in our commitment to preserving and sharing San Diego's cultural and natural heritage. https://lnkd.in/ggrGVh3C Help us sprout success: 4-bp.org/sprouting2024 #ForeverBalboaPark #BotanicalBuilding #SanDiegoGardens #CommunityHeritage
JerseyMade* just wrapped on filming for our friends at Coast Landscaping Inc. out at the Balboa Botanical Garden. The interior of the building's renovations look incredible and Coast did exceptional work on all the plant material. We can’t wait to put it all together and show off Coast’s, and the rest of their construction partners' work. #marketing #advertising #photography #videoproduction Forever Balboa Park The City of San Diego Holland Mason Tyler Mason
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🌿 Lead the Future of Forever Balboa Park as CEO 🌿 Join Forever Balboa Park in our quest to preserve and enrich San Diego's natural gem! Partnering with Blair Search Partners, we're seeking a visionary President & CEO to champion our mission. Nestled across 1,200 acres of lush landscapes and home to 20 gardens and 60 miles of scenic trails, Balboa Park is not just a historic landmark—it's a sanctuary for arts, culture, and community. As stewards of this natural treasure, Forever Balboa Park collaborates with the City of San Diego and local organizations to ensure sustainability through innovative fundraising, eco-friendly infrastructure projects, and engaging public programs. Managing a $7M budget, the CEO will spearhead strategic initiatives that enhance park facilities, expand educational offerings, and promote environmental stewardship. With a transformative capital campaign underway to revitalize the iconic Botanical Building, this leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the park's future. Ready to make a meaningful impact in conservation and community enrichment? Apply now and be part of our journey: https://bit.ly/4ekPwWp #GreenLeadership #NatureConservation #SanDiegoJobs
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We are pleased to introduce Briana T., Forever Balboa Park’s new Marketing & Communications Specialist. 💬 Briana brings a wealth of experience in strategic communications and marketing, having previously served as a Strategic Communications Officer II at SANDAG. 🚉 Prior to that, she worked at Dudek, an environmental consulting firm, where she spearheaded their social responsibility plan. 🌳 Passionate about ecological stewardship, Briana applies her positive attitude and skills to connecting people and communities to impactful projects. Be sure to say hello next time you see her strolling through the park, snapping photos of our initiatives and engaging park volunteers and visitors. 👋
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🎠✨ Dive into the Historical Charm of Balboa Park's Carousel! ✨🎠 Join us in celebrating National Carousel Day and experience the magic of one of the world’s last 14 functioning wooden carousels. This iconic treasure has been enchanting visitors for generations, and we at Forever Balboa Park are dedicated to its preservation and restoration. Your support can help us continue this vital work. Consider making a donation and be part of our journey to maintain this historic gem for future generations. Together, we can keep the carousel's charm spinning for years to come. 🔗 4-bp.org/sprouting2024 #NationalCarouselDay #ForeverBalboaPark #HistoricPreservation #BalboaPark #CommunitySupport #SanDiegoHistory #DonateNow
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🌟 Celebrating Connie Matsui: Women of Dedication Award 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that our Past Immediate Chair, Park Improvement Committee, and sPARK Awards Planning Committee member, Connie Matsui, has received the Salvation Army's Women of Dedication award! 🏅 Connie's exceptional leadership and dedication to Balboa Park have driven numerous improvements and community initiatives. Her contributions are invaluable and deeply appreciated. Join us in celebrating Connie's incredible achievement! 🎉👏 Read more about Connie's impact and her dedication to our community in our latest blog post. #BalboaPark #WomenOfDedication #CommunityLeadership #sPARKAwards #ForeverBalboaPark
Celebrating Connie Matsui: Woman of Dedication - Forever Balboa Park
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