What To Know About the Monkeypox Outbreak
By Allison Colman | Posted on July 27, 2022
Due to a recent rise in cases, the World Health Organization declared the spreading monkeypox outbreak a global public health emergency on Saturday, July 23. Here's what you should know.
We Rise Up by Telling Our Stories
By Clement Lau, FAICP, DPPD | Posted on July 26, 2022
With July being Park and Recreation Month and this year’s theme being “We Rise Up for Parks and Recreation,” Clement Lau, a departmental facilities planner with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, shares one way for park and recreation professionals to rise up: telling our stories.
New SNAP and WIC Outreach Toolkit to Support Community Wellness Hubs in Parks and Recreation
By Liliana Ruiz Fischer | Posted on July 22, 2022
NRPA’s SNAP and WIC Outreach Toolkit provides information for park and recreation professionals on how to provide SNAP/WIC outreach directly to community members, connecting them to enrollment and retention assistance for increased access to affordable and healthy foods.
How Parks and Recreation Can Support People Experiencing Homelessness – August Bonus Episode
By Cort Jones | Posted on July 21, 2022
The August issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories, titled, “Homelessness: How Can I Help?”
Celebrate Community Health During National Farmers Market Week!
By Liliana Ruiz Fischer | Posted on July 20, 2022
National Farmers Market Week, taking place August 7-13, is an annual celebration hosted by Farmers Market Coalition that highlights the vital role farmers markets play in the national food system.
Celebrating Latino Conservation Week — Episode 117
By Cort Jones | Posted on July 19, 2022
On the latest episode of Open Space Radio, we're discussing how Montgomery County, Maryland, is celebrating Latino Conservation Week with Michelle Ramirez, the public outreach specialist for Montgomery Parks.
How to Rise Up for Parks and Recreation This July — Episode 116
By Cort Jones | Posted on July 5, 2022
On the latest episode of Open Space Radio, we map out all the resources you need to have a successful Park and Recreation Month this July.