Happy Earth Month! On today’s episode, we’re excited to share a collaboration with NRPA’s new podcast, Guardians of Greenspaces. <a href= "https://www.nrpa.org/our-work/Three-Pillars/environmental-resilience/guardians-of-greenspaces-podcast/"> Guardians of Greenspaces </a>is a podcast focused on conservation from a park and recreation maintenance lens. Hosted by Rukmini Kalamangalam, a program specialist on NRPA’s community and environmental resilience team, Guardians of Greenspaces uplifts voices of experts in the field and will drop weekly for the next 10 weeks. We recently caught up with Rukmini to learn more about this new podcast and how it will bring value to maintenance staff working in the conservation and environmental resilience space. Tune in below to learn: <ul> <li class="MsoNormal">Some of NRPA’s priorities as they relate to environmental resilience</li> <li class="MsoNormal">What prompted the creation of Guardians of Greenspaces</li> <li class="MsoNormal">What listeners can expect to learn on future episodes</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Interesting things Rukmini has learned hosting the podcast (like why people might not like tall grass)</li> <li class="MsoNormal">How you could win a $50 gift card to the NRPA retail store for listening</li> </ul> Plus, you’ll hear the <a href= "https://www.nrpa.org/our-work/Three-Pillars/environmental-resilience/guardians-of-greenspaces-podcast/episode-1-staff-engagement/"> very first episode</a> of Guardians of Greenspaces focused on staff engagement at the San Antonio River Authority! Additional Resources: <ul> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.nrpa.org/our-work/Three-Pillars/environmental-resilience/guardians-of-greenspaces-podcast/episode-1-staff-engagement/"> NRPA’s Environmental Resilience Pillar</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.nrpa.org/earth-month/">NRPA’s Earth Month Resources</a></li> </ul>

Open Space Radio

Introducing Guardians of Greenspaces — Episode 168

Open Space Radio is a podcast for park and recreation professionals and outdoor advocates that aims to share inspiring and engaging stories about community, connection, and the impact of local parks and recreation. New episodes are released every other Tuesday.  Open Space Radio is the official podcast of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)  — Because everyone deserves a great park.