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Session Title: Live! Open Space Radio and GovLove Podcast: Sustainability and Environmental Resilience in Parks

Description: Preparing for and mitigating the local effects of climate change will be a concerted focus of local governments across the country in the coming years. Park and recreation agencies are no different and are on the frontlines of managing the impacts of climate change. NRPA recently offered a 16-week immersive program for park and recreation professionals interested in equitable environmental resilience and how agencies can implement community-driven sustainability practices at parks. In this session, recorded live for the Open Space Radio and GovLove Podcast audiences, we’ll discuss resiliency strategies, how park and recreation agencies are planning for the impacts of ever-changing environmental circumstances, and how you can make a difference in your community.

Open Space Radio is a podcast for park and recreation professionals and outdoor advocates that aims to share inspiring stories about community, connection, and the impact of parks and recreation. More than 150 episodes cover parks and recreation topics from Juneau to Atlanta.

GovLove is a podcast about local government with the goal of telling informative and unique stories about the work being done at the local level. With over 600 episodes, GovLove has interviewed Parks and Recreation Directors, interns, and everyone in between.

Topic(s): Communication, Community Engagement, Conservation

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