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Sowing Seeds of Stewardship: Cultivating Youth Conservation Leaders in Taos, New Mexico

By Darien Fernandez | Posted on November 20, 2024

The three-person staff at Taos Land Trust would not be able to care for Rio Fernando Park without the help of a seasonal crew of youth and young adults, ages 14-25.

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From Creation to Care: The Need for Ongoing and Additional Funding to Operate and Maintain Parks

By Clement Lau, DPPD, FAICP | Posted on November 14, 2024

Despite significant benefits, parks often face critical challenges when it comes to funding for their ongoing operations and maintenance. However, ongoing and additional funding is imperative to ensure that parks remain safe, accessible and beneficial to all.

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Sustainability and Environmental Resilience in Parks — Episode 163

By Cort Jones | Posted on November 8, 2024

On this Open Space Radio x GovLove collab episode, recorded live at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference, we discuss environmental resilience with Bernita Reese, director of Columbus Recreation and Parks, Ali Rhodes, director of City of Boulder Parks & Recreation, and Michele White. senior program manager at NRPA.

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NRPA Board Member Rebecca Armstrong Reflects on NRPA’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

By Rebecca Armstrong | Posted on November 5, 2024

This blog post highlights thoughts on NRPA's new strategic plan from Rebecca Armstrong, member of the NRPA board of directors.

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