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Hello everyone! We have exciting news - we are bringing the Let's Talk Parks podcast BACK, this time with the support from BerryDunn! My hope is that you continue to feel inspired and motivated to make a difference in your communities by listening to these stories.
I'm personally both excited and relieved for this support so I can focus on having amazing conversations with Parks & Recreation professionals like yourself. I...
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Throughout the podcast, we've asked a consistent question: How can we raise the bar to make a positive difference in the communities in which we work? But collectively as we've all reached the end of our ropes, we're all really, stinkin' tired. ...
There are so many phrases thrown around in the field of Parks and Recreation, but "best practice," may be one that we finally retire. In this episode, Marissa sits down with Jason Elissalde to talk about why that term can be detrimental to our success.
Thank you to our sponsor, Landscape Structures for sponsoring this episode. Learn more, find a playground consultant, and earn CEUs by visiting playlsi.com.
In this episode, Becky sits down with Jill Moore, Inclusive Play Specialist at Landscape Structures, to discuss what a playground really means to be inclusive. We talk about the definition of accessible versus inclusive (and why they're so different!). Jill opened my eyes to our need to involve people of all backgrounds and abilities to the table when it comes to planning and designing our parks. There is so much ...
Did your agency pivot to virtual programs during the height of the pandemic? Are you still using those programs today? On this episode, Nate Bibat, Senior Naturalist at the Dunes Nature Center, comes on the Let's Talk Parks show to share how his organization was able to quickly pivot to online environmental education programs. He shares the various tools and methods they used for the hundreds of students in their ...
In this episode, Dustin Graham and I talk about the risks and rewards of intentional playground design. We talk about how we can make our playgrounds more inviting, and share some examples of different parks across the country that have used their cultural heritage as part of their community space design. While the audio version will give you a taste of this topic, you’ll want to head over to the video to SEE these parks and ...
This is a quick preview to a new upcoming series on the podcast about how to make our parks and playgrounds more inclusive and innovative. I can't wait to share these new interviews with you soon!
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In this episode, Marissa and Becky talk about how imposter syndrome has impacted them throughout their careers. If you think that you've suffered from this, be sure to tune in for how this might affect your work within the parks and recreation field. This episode was inspired by Jai Cole from Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission who had a recent session at NRPA about this topic. Here is the link to the recen...
The answer is yes! Marissa went through middle school, high school, and college assuming that she would never need to get in front of a crowd to present information. She was totally wrong and gets on the mic during this episode to explain the times you may be faced with public speaking and what you can do to overcome that hurdle.
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The field of parks and recreation is very seasonal. But so are you! In this episode, Becky talks about how to embrace the season of your career wherever you are. Whether you've been feeling burnt out or in need of a change, hopefully you find a bit of peace in knowing that it's all a part of your rich and unique career experience. :)
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So many agencies rely on the mailed recreation guides to get out seasonal information to their residents. But as budgets change, you may want to consider alternatives that can save you money and time. Be sure to tune in to hear five creative alternatives and ideas to the mailed recreation guide.
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PODCAST REPLAY - Throwback! In this episode, Marissa sits down to talk with Dr. Jeremy Robinette from Western Illinois University about educating our communities about Parks and Recreation. I think so many of us ended up falling into this field. We didn't know that this was a profession until we were in college, or maybe we were already graduated from college and had a degree in something else. This episode is how we ed...
Feeling inspired from conference? It's this time of year when Fall is just around the corner - and the NRPA conference arrives - that we typically feel a rush of new energy and inspiration. But what happens when you get *all the ideas* and you're not sure how to actually move them forward? In this episode, Becky talks about the four steps that she takes to turn inspiration into action. From reflecting on your conf...
With the help of over 20 women in parks and recreation, we’ve compiled an awesome list of tips and advice for those who may be attending conference for the 1st (or 100th) time. In this episode, Marissa and Becky go over these tips, focusing on three primary areas – networking, planning ahead, and taking action. While this year will look different, especially if you're attending virtually, it will certainly be memorable. Try t...
Maintaining our parks and facilities is at the core of providing quality experiences for our community members. In many of our parks and recreation agencies, we need to "take care of what we have" before building new amenities. But oftentimes, the most important details fall through the cracks. The system for communicating, tracking, and analyzing the productivity of our maintenance in our parks just isn't up to par. &n...
Marissa sits down with Kate Darcangelis from What the Rec to discuss all things active adults, or as many refer to them as: seniors. Marissa and Kate are both passionate about working with this age group and hope to encourage young and seasoned professionals to give this age group a try. There are so many benefits to working with this age group, so take a listen!
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This week on the podcast, Becky jumps on the mic to talk about how to best utilize your strengths and interests to do more of what you love in your job. While many of our roles in Parks and Recreation allows you to be a "Jack of all Trades" - there can be benefit and opportunities to specialize. If you've been thinking of narrowing your focus in your career, take a listen and reflect on where this new perspecti...
In this episode, Marissa and Becky share a preview of what's to come for the rest of 2021 - and how we see the field of Parks and Recreation adapting and raising the bar.
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