Park Advocacy Day 2009
7th Annual Park Advocacy Day
Monday, March 23, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sacramento, CA
Park Advocacy Day is an event that brings together park supporters from throughout California to advocate for the protection and enhancement of California's 278 state parks. Participants meet with policymakers to discuss the important issues facing state parks throughout California. These meetings make a great impact in legislators' support for key park policies and issues.
Participating in Park Advocacy Day is meaningful, fun, and most of all, easy! As a Park Advocacy Day participant, you will be assigned to a team of fellow state parks supporters which will join you in meetings with policymakers throughout the day. Participants also attend our noontime press conference on the steps of the Capitol and our annual Legacy Awards Reception honoring legislators who have demonstrated commitment to the protection and enhancement of state parks.
All supporters of California's state parks are encouraged to attend!
Online registration for Park Advocacy Day is quick and easy- click here to get started. Registration is required.
Tentative Itinerary for Registered Participants - Find a map of all of the locations here
| 8:15 am - 8:45 am |
Registration & Light Continental Breakfast |
| Location: |
Office of the Secretary of State Auditorium, 1500 11th Street,
Sacramento, 95814 |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am |
Welcome and Kickoff Meeting |
| Location: |
Office of the Secretary of State Auditorium, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, 95814 |
| 10:00 am - Noon |
Appointments with Policymakers |
| Location: |
State Capitol |
| Noon – 1:00 pm |
Press Conference |
| Location: |
North Steps, State Capitol |
| 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Appointments with Policymakers, continued |
| Location: |
State Capitol |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Afternoon Speakers Panel (Speakers TBA) |
| Location: |
Office of the Secretary of State Auditorium, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, 95814 |
| 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Legacy Awards Reception (Catered food, drinks provided) |
| Location: |
California Museum for History, Women & the Arts, 1020 O St, Sacramento, 95814 |
A Pre-Park Advocacy Day briefing will be held on Sunday, March 22nd from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Secretary of State's Auditorium in Sacramento.
For more information please contact our Sacramento office at 916-442-2119 or email Linsey@calparks.org
Park Advocacy Day 2008 Recap
Hundreds of state park supporters traveled to the State Capitol to advocate for the protection and support of California's 278 state parks, particularly in light of the proposal to close 48 state parks and reduce lifeguard staffing on 16 state beaches. Participants met with policymakers to discuss the important issues facing state parks throughout California. A lively midday Save Our State Parks rally on the west steps of the Capitol was well attended and overall the day was wildly successful—it made a real impact on legislators, staff and others. Afternoon events culminated with presentations by Lt. Governor John Garamendi, Treasurer Bill Lockyer, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell. The annual Legacy Awards Reception honored the California Legislative Black Caucus, Senator Christine Kehoe and Representative Susan Davis for their work on behalf of state parks.
See pictures from the day here |
