Thanks to Bill Gollihur a professional photographer, father, husband and big supporter of SKOS for this great picture! This was taken during our stewardship work day in March 2012. If you want to see more of Bill's work you can email him at: [email protected]
Scott and the folks at the New Bohemia Sign shop created this sign for SKOS. Thanks for their great work! The story goes someone left this headboard for junk on the open space and we painted it and cut the legs off and decided to…
Donate , and get a gift t-shirt celebrating Starr King Open Space!!! Wear 'em with pride! These t-shirts were designed by local Potrero Hill artists and open space supporters. $40 gets you one shirt, and each additional $25 entitles you to another shirt. Choose…
You deserve a relaxing Saturday afternoon with good people and good food in a beautiful setting, don’t you? WHAT: SKOS Block Party & BBQ/Potluck WHEN: May 21, 1-4 p.m. (or so) WHERE: Coral Loop, across from the school Starr King Open Space and our immediate…
The Starr King Open Space Board of Directors is very pleased to announce the election of seven new directors: Jannella Stebner, Daniel Fineman, and Alexander Jones will serve three-year terms, Jennifer Serwer, Julie Schumate, and Christina Quiroz will serve two-year terms, and Kathyjean Boise and returning board members…
The deadline for prospective candidates to submit their Candidate Statement has been extended to Tuesday, May 3rd. Those who wish to be a candidate for the Starr King Open Space Board of Directors and run for a seat in the May 10 election must provide…
When I moved to Potrero Hill fifteen years ago, I quickly discovered Starr King Open Space. I didn’t know it had a name, I didn’t know it was protected, and I didn’t really care. It was my urban oasis. Over time I learned that neighbors helped tend it, but I was more interested in enjoying the space quietly on my own. It wasn’t until a neighbor approached me two years ago and told me that the Open Space was in trouble that I decided to give back to this land that I loved.
Many of you also rallied to that cry for help two years ago—some of you were the ones doing the rallying! Nineteen of us ran for the election, and over 50 of you showed up to vote. You have written letters, spoken at hearings, come to work parties, supported the organization financially, and much, much more. Together, we have saved a struggling organization and have turned it into a vibrant organization.
But it cannot manage itself. Starr King Open Space needs you to rally again. We are about to have our first election since the restructuring of the board, and we need candidates who care about the Open Space to run. Most of our board will be turning over. This is a pivotal moment in the history of the organization. All of the organizational structures are back in place—now we need a board to sustain the Open Space and to involve the community in its stewardship.
The Starr King Open Space Board of Directors has voted and adopted its revised bylaws. Download the new Bylaws document here. The next meeting of the Starr King Open Space Board of Directors will be held this Thursday, April 7 2011 at 6:30 PM at…
The Starr King Open Space Board of Directors is seeking candidates to run for the upcoming board election. If you love this neighborhood open space and would like to get involved by helping the organization that stewards the land, this may be the job for…