Discover Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo's vibrant connection to nature! Join us on a pollinator journey, a part of the movement to conserve the habitats of these …
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February , 2024
University of Washington: How Olmsted Integrated a Campus into Seattle’s Public Open Space
This mobile workshop will delve into the rich history of The University of Washington Campus and the lasting impact of the renowned Olmsted brothers. Rel…
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February , 2024
Farming and Foraging: Growing Community in Beacon Food Forest
Join us for a mobile workshop exploring Beacon Food Forest, affectionately known as "your BFF." This grassroots project, conceived by four friends studying foo…
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February , 2024
Protests and the Park: Evolving Community Needs in Cal Anderson Park
Join us as we explore the evolving narrative of Cal Anderson Park and discuss the impact of community engagement in shaping this space. Learn about the collect…
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February , 2024
Practitioners of Color Share Challenges and Strategies
The recognition of racism's impact on social, mental, and physical well-being is validating for BIPOC communities, but also difficult when many continue to exp…
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February , 2024
Funders Learning Network for Grant-Making Foundations
Join your peers in philanthropy for a panel session featuring leaders in urban parks and public space grant-making, followed by a roundtable discussion. Watch …
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February , 2024
Supporting Parks Employees Through Traumatic Times
The experience of the pandemic and its aftermath, including greater numbers of unhoused people in parks, has significantly impacted the work and mental health …
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February , 2024
Race-Conscious Language to Promote Equity in Nature
Words matter. When we say our parks and natural spaces are for "all," are we actually glazing over certain stories and reinforcing ones that have always been t…
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February , 2024
Using Tech, Media and Art for Youth Programming and Engagement
Post-pandemic, there has been a significant rise in teenage violence and gang involvement in parks. To address this issue, park officials can leverage technolo…
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February , 2024
Illuminating the Past and Healing the Present with Hidden Park Histories
Uncovering (often intentionally) hidden histories about park spaces can provide invaluable opportunities for engagement and community building, in addition to …
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February , 2024
Managing Urban Natural Areas for Fire and Other Threats
This panel dialogue will discuss managing urban natural areas to protect them from fire and other threats. Panelists will focus on creating resilient communiti…
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February , 2024
The Success and Evolution of Park Funding Partnerships
This panel dialogue will showcase successful park funding partnerships between government agencies, non-profit organizations, and the private sector.Speakers w…
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February , 2024
Solving Multiple Policy Goals with Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Parks
As the largest natural areas in urban spaces, park systems can offer ideal potential sites for implementing green stormwater infrastructure. Despite alignment …
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February , 2024
Mayors Forum and Lunch
Join us for this true lunch and learn opportunity and have lunch with our mayors.Our 2024 Mayors Forum will explore the roles of parks as public venues that ca…
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February , 2024
Networking Break
Refresh and reinvigorate yourself, and discover our exhibitors' wonderful products and services in the Exhibition Hall.
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February , 2024
There’s Power in Your Story
Personal stories can be powerful tools for advocacy for parks and recreation. In this Peer Conversation, Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East …
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February , 2024
Finding Alignment Between Donors and Community
Since 2020, those who raise funding for parks have been increasingly thinking about how issues of equity, access, and belonging in public spaces may surface in…
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February , 2024
Park Master Plans: Lenses and Lessons from Toronto’s Island Park
Master plans are critical tools for policymakers and park practitioners, as well as essential documents for park partners for fund-raising, awareness, and advo…
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February , 2024
Wildlife (and Pest) Management for Climate Change
The pandemic and climate change are changing the way park practitioners need to manage conflicts with wildlife and other critters.In this Peer Conversation, yo…
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February , 2024
Using Green Infrastructure to Create Community Spaces
This Peer Conversation will discuss innovative solutions to stormwater management challenges. These solutions can serve as essential community gathering spaces…
