
Restoring an Urban Prairie
By Betty Blockinger and Rosalie Hendon | Posted on August 26, 2020
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department in Ohio received a $20,000 Parks for Pollinators grant through NRPA and The ScottsMiracle-Gro Foundation, which has funded the restoration of the Whetstone Prairie, as well as helped provide education on pollinators for local children and families.

Access to Reliable, Quality Meals Is More Essential Than Ever
By Maureen Neumann | Posted on August 26, 2020
As we move into the 2020-2021 school year, our professionals and partner organizations who have stepped up to serve meals during COVID-19, and our families that have benefited from these quick actions, are facing their next challenge.

Celebrating Three Years of Open Space Radio — Episode 072
By Cort Jones and Roxanne Sutton | Posted on August 25, 2020
On this episode of Open Space Radio, we’re celebrating our birthday! We started Open Space Radio a little over three years ago, and while many of you may have heard us talk about the early days of finding our podcasting groove, we like to invite you — our listeners — in every once in a while to reflect back on some of our favorite Open Space Radio moments.

NRPA Parks Snapshot: August 19-21 Survey Results
By Kevin Roth | Posted on August 21, 2020
In the latest NRPA Parks Snapshot, we learned that staff at four in five park and recreation agencies are leading park activation activities — like small group naturalist programs, virtual learning centers and drive-in movies — to promote park and open space usage.

How to Embrace Change and Lead During Challenging Times — September Bonus Episode
By Cort Jones and Roxanne Sutton | Posted on August 20, 2020
On this bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re talking with Roslyn Johnson, director of Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, about the challenges of starting a new role with a new department just before COVID-19, supporting her community during tough times and the ongoing need for true equity in parks.

Last Year’s BioBlitz Prize Being Put to Good Use in Garner, North Carolina
By Katie Lockhart, CPRP | Posted on August 12, 2020
Winning the 2019 Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz grand prize was a significant boost to the budget for Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, and having those funds earmarked for pollinator-specific projects was a game-changer.