As wildfires, droughts, and severe weather become the new normal in many communities, how can cities advocate for the responsible and efficient use of water wh…
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February , 2024
Parks and Urban Rivers: Designing for Resilience
This panel dialogue will discuss insights from diverse perspectives on parks and urban rivers. Panelists will speak about community engagement, climate resilie…
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February , 2024
The Role of Arts and Culture in Community Building
How can public art and cultural events in parks foster more vibrant and connected communities? This panel dialogue will explore their impact, with speakers sha…
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February , 2024
Revitalizing Public Spaces Through the Power of Technology
The increased use of technology in the public realm has park leaders wondering about new ways to engage community members, enhance users’ experiences, and impr…
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February , 2024
Collaborating with Private Landowners for Parks and Public Spaces
Acquiring new land for parks is one of the more vexing challenges facing agencies and their partners today. As a result, many are finding new ways to collabora…
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February , 2024
The Roles of Parks in Promoting Healthy Food Systems
In this Innovation Round, participants will learn about the important roles parks and urban green spaces can play in promoting healthy food systems.Speakers wi…
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February , 2024
Pollinator Paradise at Woodland Park Zoo
Discover Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo's vibrant connection to nature! Join us on a pollinator journey, a part of the movement to conserve the habitats of these …
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February , 2024
University of Washington: How Olmsted Integrated a Campus into Seattle’s Public Open Space
This mobile workshop will delve into the rich history of The University of Washington Campus and the lasting impact of the renowned Olmsted brothers. Rel…
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February , 2024
Farming and Foraging: Growing Community in Beacon Food Forest
Join us for a mobile workshop exploring Beacon Food Forest, affectionately known as "your BFF." This grassroots project, conceived by four friends studying foo…
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February , 2024
Protests and the Park: Evolving Community Needs in Cal Anderson Park
Join us as we explore the evolving narrative of Cal Anderson Park and discuss the impact of community engagement in shaping this space. Learn about the collect…
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February , 2024
Practitioners of Color Share Challenges and Strategies
The recognition of racism's impact on social, mental, and physical well-being is validating for BIPOC communities, but also difficult when many continue to exp…
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February , 2024
Funders Learning Network for Grant-Making Foundations
Join your peers in philanthropy for a panel session featuring leaders in urban parks and public space grant-making, followed by a roundtable discussion. Watch …
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February , 2024
Supporting Parks Employees Through Traumatic Times
The experience of the pandemic and its aftermath, including greater numbers of unhoused people in parks, has significantly impacted the work and mental health …
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February , 2024
Race-Conscious Language to Promote Equity in Nature
Words matter. When we say our parks and natural spaces are for "all," are we actually glazing over certain stories and reinforcing ones that have always been t…
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February , 2024
Using Tech, Media and Art for Youth Programming and Engagement
Post-pandemic, what approaches are being used to address youth violence in parks? To mitigate this issue, park officials are leveraging technology, media, and …
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February , 2024
Illuminating the Past and Healing the Present with Hidden Park Histories
Uncovering (often intentionally) hidden histories about park spaces can provide invaluable opportunities for engagement and community building, in addition to …
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February , 2024
Managing Urban Natural Areas for Fire and Other Threats
This panel dialogue will discuss managing urban natural areas to protect them from fire and other threats. Panelists will focus on creating resilient communiti…
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February , 2024
The Success and Evolution of Park Funding Partnerships
This panel dialogue will showcase successful park funding partnerships between government agencies, non-profit organizations, and the private sector.Speakers w…
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February , 2024
Solving Multiple Policy Goals with Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Parks
As the largest natural areas in urban spaces, park systems can offer ideal potential sites for implementing green stormwater infrastructure. Despite alignment …
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February , 2024
Mayors Forum and Lunch
Join us for this true lunch and learn opportunity and have lunch with our mayors.Our 2024 Mayors Forum will explore the roles of parks as public venues that ca…
