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Presentations PRC Meeting August 3, 2023 Presentations Item 1 McClellan Ranch Preserve Programs 2023 McClellan Ranch Preserve What we’re up to at MCRP Environmental Education Center ●Open House every Saturday 11a.m.-3 p.m. •Hands-on nature activities •Local ecology education •Meet the animal ambassadors •Average of 45-90 visitors per week On-site Partners Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society Grassroots Ecology Rolling Hills 4-H Blacksmithing ●In-house Blacksmith ●New courses ●Monthly demonstrationsEric Chang Creek Tours ●Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program & the watershed environment ●Updated curriculum ●Aligned to 3rd grade standards ●11 schools, 45 classes over 7 weeks ●Total of 1,088 students Spring 23 ●Resumes this Fall Nature Camp and Summer Science Fun ●Revitalized content ●Enhanced learning ●Highlighting preserve ●New staff assistant ●20-24 campers each week for 8 weeks Summer Camp Partner Collaborations Augmented Reality App (in development) Six stations highlight key features •Introduction - EEC •Habitat restoration - Grassroots •3D Acorn Woodpecker - Audubon •Bee Project - 4-H Beekeepers •Crops, and benefits of community garden - Master Gardeners •Steelhead trout as a protected species – Stevens Creek Upcoming Programs •Nature Journaling (new) •Tree and Shrub ID • Lichen and Fungi(back by popular demand) •Join-a-Ranger Questions? PRC Meeting August 3, 2023 Presentations Item 3 Cupertino Historical Society Annual Report Annual Report Presentation Cupertino Historical Society & Museum Neeraj Mathur, President Wendell Kerr, Finance Committee Chair Thursday, Aug 3rd, 2023 Agenda Annual Report Summary Fundraising Activities –Current and Planned Projects & Programs –Current and Future Annual Report Summary Sincere gratitude to the City Council for the grant and to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the support. Further details are available in the detailed report submitted earlier. Fundraising Activities Annual Fundraising Annual Fundraising Projects/Programs‐based Fundraising Community Outreach Fundraising 1 1 2 3 Traveling Trunk Program Oral History Program Collections Management Stevens Creek Signage Program Monta Vista Walking Guide And more … Theme‐based fundraising event (formerly BBQ) Tavern Talks And more … Current and Planned fundraising activities with an enhanced approach of introducing new and innovative fundraising vehicles. Activities & Achievements July 2022 Optimist’s Club Pancake BreakfastIndependence Day August 2022 Partnered with the Chinese Historical Society of America and the Office of MayorAR Workshop September 2022 At Picchetti Winery, a performance of Charleston by Arete Studio, a 1920s trivia game, live & silent auctions.Jazz Age Lawn Party Annual Fundraiser CHSM members participated in the eventAsian American Experience October 2022 Booth at City of Cupertino Volunteer FairVolunteer Fair @ Civic Center Plaza Partnered with Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, USA (HSS) at Bay Area Diwali FestivalDiwali Festival The pop‐up exhibit lasted 2 weeks, and approx. 3,500 visitors came through the Museum.Diwali Pop‐Up Exhibit December 2022 Repaired the Victorian‐style doll house placed at Quinlan Center, Children found it interestingDoll House Exhibit Festive decorations for holidays, including a toy train, children were fond of the train.Quinlan Tree Lighting Celebrated the Donors, Volunteers, Community Partners, and Board of DirectorsHoliday Appreciation Party Thanks to Donors, Volunteers, Staff, Members, Community Partners, and Board Members for a series of year-round activities to fulfill the vision and achieve the mission of CHSM. Activities & Achievements (Contd.) January 2023 Tax return completed, approved and submittedTax Filing February 2023 De Anza Choir used museum gallery as a practice space before their performance at Quinlan CenterDe Anza @ Museum Refreshed the permanent exhibit and added temporary displays celebrating Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day.Lunar New Year & Valentine’s Day CHSM shared the history of William and Charlie Baer and the blacksmith shop.Blacksmith Demonstration April 2023 Partnered with Cupertino‐Toyokawa Sister Cities and San Jose Kimono ClubCherry Blossom Festival The long‐running & successful program restarted after the pandemic with a visit to St Jude’s Episcopal youth program.Traveling Trunk outreach program May 2023 Paul & Eddie’s turned 80, Former mayor Richard Lowenthal presented a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Hung Wei.Tavern Talk & History Exhibit New slate of officers electedAnnual Meeting June 2023 CHSM docents assisted at the Charlie Baer’s blacksmith shop live demonstration at McClellan RanchCharlie Baer’s Blacksmith An oral history of Barbara Rogers, former Mayor and City Council person, was taken.Oral History Thanks to Donors, Volunteers, Staff, Members, Community Partners, and Board Members for a series of year-round activities to fulfill the vision and achieve the mission of CHSM. Projects & Programs –Estimated Funds Collection Management Est.PeriodProject/Program $2K1 Yr.Online Past Perfect $10K1 yr.Bar Codes $60K3 Yrs.Storage Space Curatorial / Exhibitions Est.PeriodProject/Program $20K3 Yrs.Pop‐up Exhibits $15K3 Yrs.Borrowed Exhibits $2K3 Yrs.Museum Signage $2K3 Yrs.Museum Lighting Community Outreach Est.PeriodProject/Program $25K3 Yrs.Oral History Program $30K3 Yrs.Speaker Program $10K1 Yr.Stevens Creek Signage $10K3 Yrs.Video History Program $25K3 Yrs.Video Presentations $15K3 Yrs.Interactive Video Displays $20K3 Yrs.On‐line classes $20K3 Yrs.Remote / Satellite Exhibits $15K1 Yr.Research Services $60K3 Yrs.Storage Space While continuing with existing projects and programs, introducing new projects & programs to engage younger (students, kids, etc.) members of the diverse and growing Cupertino community. (Not a thorough list) Appendix Categories Collection Management (CM) Archive activities Cataloging Rehousing objects Collection Research Object paperwork & assessment Collection Inventory Digitizing Condition reports Pest remediation Storage locations & cost Curatorial / Exhibitions (C/E) Exhibits Pop‐ups Related exhibits to our mission Exhibits related to interest of community Kelly Truck Fire pumper wagon Community Outreach (CO) Open houses during city festivals & fairs Preschool events with crafts Special exhibits around community Quarterly speaker series Oral histories Community History hours Grant applications Volunteers, docents Internships Reading groups Trail Signage Fundraisers History walks Continue building community partnerships Eagle Scout Tavern Talks