Parks and a Changing Climate Archive

  • Creative Uses of Green Infrastructure for Parks

    As wildfires, droughts, and severe weather become the new normal in many communities, how can cities advocate for the responsible and efficient use of water wh…

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  • Parks and Urban Rivers: Designing for Resilience

    This panel dialogue will discuss insights from diverse perspectives on parks and urban rivers. Panelists will speak about community engagement, climate resilie…

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  • Pollinator Paradise at Woodland Park Zoo

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Wildlife (and Pest) Management for Climate Change

    The pandemic and climate change are changing the way park practitioners need to manage conflicts with wildlife.In this Peer Conversation, you'll hear how one l…

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  • 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…

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  • Journey to a Sustainability Program

    In the face of climate change, green spaces are valuable resources for environmental protection, education, and resilience building. Join this Peer Conversatio…

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  • Aesthetic Biodiversity in a Changing Urban Environment

    This Peer Conversation will focus on resilient landscapes that require minimal inputs but provide high-impact multifunctional plantings. Discussion leader…

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  • Testing New Approaches to Climate Resilience in Parks

    In this Innovation Round, hear about new approaches to addressing climate resilience in parks and urban green spaces. Speakers will highlight projects that tes…

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  • Parks and Climate Justice

    This panel dialogue will discuss the role parks can play in addressing climate challenges and promoting community resilience in the context of environmental ju…

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  • Integrating Actionable Research into Park Climate Planning

    How can park systems leverage the power of research partners to address climate-based threats? The pace at which climate change is impacting communities and mu…

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  • Decarbonizing Public Agencies and Park Systems

    Design standards for most American Parks Departments are influenced by operational costs and user expectations, which, unfortunately, have resulted in high-car…

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  • Workforce & Volunteer Partnerships for Urban Forestry

    It’s a dynamic time for urban forestry, where its many benefits are being recognized through increased funding opportunities across the country. Join this…

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  • The Imperfect Challenge of Diverting Waste in Parks

    Recycling and composting in parks present significant challenges. Unlike in buildings, controlling the situation outdoors is difficult, and parks agencies must…

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  • Greenway Maintenance for Climate Resilience

    How can we ensure that our parks and green spaces are properly maintained while also taking into account extreme climate impacts? In this Peer Conversation, di…

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  • The Duwamish Valley Resilience District: Collaborating on Sea-Level Adaptation Infrastructure

    The Duwamish Valley Resilience District is located in the South Park and Georgetown neighborhoods of Seattle on the Duwamish River, which is home to the tradit…

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  • Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Parks

    Explore the synergy of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) in four unique spaces. This workshop will highlight strategies to unlock the potential of Green St…

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  • Community Resiliency: Environmental Justice along the Duwamish River

    This walking mobile workshop will explore the South Park Neighborhood along the banks of the Duwamish River, Seattle’s only river, for a walking tour of recent…

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