S1E7 Youth in the Lead: Racial Equity and the Environment

AustinParksFoundationBlog Page, Austin ParksCast

We’ll be hearing from members of the Youth Leadership Working Group and their work to empower young leaders in outdoor spaces. Let me tell you a little bit about what they do: The Youth Leadership Working Group is a collaborative effort by the city and community partner organizations to give young leaders an opportunity to learn and elevate their leadership …

S1E1 6 Feet A Park: Covid-19 Safety in Parks

AustinParksFoundationBlog Page, Austin ParksCast

In our first episode of Season 1, we’re taking you back in time to May 2020. This session originated as a livestream video titled 6 Feet A Park: COVID Safety in Parks. See what we did there? This discussion is focused on keeping parks open on both a city and state level, with an emphasis on doing our part to …

S1E8 Savvy Stewardship: Volunteerism as Critical Parks Care

AustinParksFoundationBlog Page, Austin ParksCast

In our final episode of Season 1, we’re talking about something near and dear to everyone at Austin Parks Foundation: volunteerism. Volunteer projects are critical to the health of our city’s park system. Coordinated efforts between park stewards and city staff can lead to incredible, positive outcomes in our city’s outdoor spaces. We’re thrilled to have Barry Rivera, our Volunteer …