Austin Parks Foundation (APF) and Austin Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) are joining forces to host the return of the 2024 Parks Summit! This free event takes place on Saturday, May 4th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Wildflower Church, with the intent of giving Park Adopters, Stewards and volunteers an opportunity to learn from each other and from local leaders about how to get more involved in our parks.
Check-in and Networking with breakfast & coffee
Location: Wildflower Community Room
Opening remarks - Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department
Location: Sanctuary
Session: Keeping it Cultural - What does Authentic, Culturally Relevant Neighborhood Engagement Look Like?
Location: Sanctuary
Session 1A: PARD Land Management Plan - Blunn Creek Nature Preserve Stewardship
Location: Wildflower Community Room
Location: Sancutary
Partner Tabling
Location: Courtyard
Lunch
Location: Wildflower Community Room
Session 2A: Fun at Blunn - Blunn Creek Nature Preserve Walking Tour
Meet outside Wildflower Community Room at 12:40 p.m.
Location: Sanctuary
Session 3A: Steps Towards Positive Behavior Change in Parks
Location: Wildflower Community Room
Location: Sanctuary
Parks Advocacy Presentation
Location: Sanctuary
Closing Remarks - Colin Wallis, CEO, Austin Parks Foundation
Location: Sanctuary
Ice Cream Social
