article thumbnail

Building Belonging: Neurodivergent Perspectives in Parks and Recreation (Part 2) — Episode 154

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

As you may recall, our final episode of 2023 was part one of our conversation around neurodiversity and parks and recreation. The inspiration for these episodes came from a 2023 NRPA Annual Conference session, “Neurodiversity and Inclusive Workplaces: Insights from Park and Recreation Professionals.” Share it with us !

article thumbnail

Roving Leaders: Decades of Empowering Youth in D.C. — Episode 161

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is making a huge impact on youth in the DC area through its weekly after-school group mentoring program, Roving Leaders. On today’s episode, we welcome a superstar of out-of-school time programming! At the center of the program is Danielle Hunter, chief of the Roving Leaders.

article thumbnail

Celebrating Latino Conservation Week — Episode 117

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

As you likely know, we are currently celebrating Park and Recreation Month here at NRPA and at park and recreation departments across the country throughout the month of July. During this week, community, non-profit, faith-based, and government organizations and agencies hold events throughout the country.

article thumbnail

CFP: Collaborations and Outreach for Student Success: Initiatives for College and Small University Libraries (ACRL Publication)

A Library Writer's Blog

While many volumes have been published about academic library outreach programs, these often showcase libraries with extensive staff, budgets, and materials available to them. They will also be challenged to explore how these programs can be assessed and recreated at their own institution.

article thumbnail

West Lafayette’s Mission to Make Wellness More Inclusive – June Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

The June issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of the podcast, we’re diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories titled, “Making Wellness More Inclusive.” Related Links: West Lafayette Wellness Center Perkins&Will

article thumbnail

Creating Opportunities for Underserved Youth in Louisville — Episode 084

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

As we’ve discussed before, the unfortunate reality about outdoor recreation is that not everyone has equitable access to these opportunities and there are people who don’t necessarily feel welcome or safe in certain spaces. How their work is addressing equity and systemic racism in the outdoor recreation space.

article thumbnail

Turning Impossible Situations into Opportunities — Episode 058

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

We hear from Jessica Patterson, Community Outreach Coordinator for Groton Parks and Recreation in Connecticut and Officer Heather McClelland, Community Policing Officer for the Groton Police Department. Today’s episode is a deep dive into how one impossible situation can inspire multiple opportunities within a community.