A podcast by Austin Parks Foundation
Show Notes: Grant invites Barry, Volunteer Manager at APF, to have a conversation with local artist Ken Rudolph! We talked about the design he created for our It’s My Park … Continue reading S2E6 Highly Favored Art: A Conversation with Local Artist Kendrick Rudolph
Welcome to Part 2 of our Mental Health Awareness Month episodes! We’re highlighting the work of individuals that connect people to the healing qualities of nature and the outdoors during … Continue reading S2E5 Mental Health: A Conversation with Amber Jekot from Ecotherapy Austin
In this episode of the Austin ParksCast, we talked with Brian Carter, CXO of Capital Metro, about our partnership! We chat about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected public transportation, our … Continue reading S2E4 Natural Fit: Our Conversation with Brian Carter from Capital Metro
In a two-episode series, we’re highlighting the work of individuals that connect people to the healing qualities of nature and the outdoors. Today we’re excited to bring you part one … Continue reading S2E3 Mental Health: Finding Mindfulness and Meaning Through Nature-based Experiences
Summary Introducing Summit Sidebars: in-depth conversations with people and organizations dedicated to making parks and the outdoors more accessible. These audio-only episodes are Austin ParksCast exclusives, so be sure to … Continue reading S2E2 Summit Sidebars: A Conversation with Outdoor Rep!
Summary In Austin, the city and community partners are collaborating to ensure that all of Austin’s children, regardless of race or income, have abundant access to nature’s proven benefits. During … Continue reading S2E1 Open Outdoors: CCCN and Equitable Park Access for Kids
Summary 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 … Continue reading S1E8 Savvy Stewardship: Volunteerism as Critical Parks Care
Summary 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 … Continue reading S1E1 6 Feet A Park: Covid-19 Safety in Parks
Summary 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 … Continue reading S1E7 Youth in the Lead: Racial Equity and the Environment
Summary In this Park Summit session, Isabella Teran, Development Coordinator at Austin Parks Foundation, talked with Asvini Thivakaran about her mission to save the environment and how kids can help … Continue reading S1E6 Next Generation: Youth Leadership and Environmentalism
Summary In today’s episode, we’ll learn how the city and community partners are working to understand, uncover and address racial equity in Austin. Specifically, we’ll focus on our city’s parks, … Continue reading S1E5 Parks for All: Promoting Equity in Austin’s Parks
Summary Today’s conversation focuses on how our city’s budget impacts public assets like our parks, trails and green spaces. What can we do to make sure the City of Austin … Continue reading S1E4 Parks Are Essential: Budgeting to Reflect Austin’s Values
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