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Guardians of Greenspaces is a podcast focused on environmental resilience from a park and recreation maintenance lens that uplifts the voices of experts in the field. Tune in to hear episodes on timely conservation topics like tree care and maintenance, daylighting streams, community engagement and more! See transcripts for all episodes at nrpa.org/guardiansofgreenspaces For a limited time only, share your thoughts on an episode within two weeks of the drop for a chance to win a FREE 2026 NRPA Annual Conference registration!
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- 1 weeks ago23 min
Daylighting Streams in Chattanooga and Mecklenburg County
Ready to stop hiding your streams away underneath parks and in culverts? Join Anna Mathis in Chattanooga, TN and Chris Matthews in Mecklenburg County, NC in the campaign to daylight streams – and get heat mitigation benefits for people and wildlife alike. Explore maintenance solutions to challenges like the establishment phase, construction shock and natural space safety concerns. Transcripts for all episodes can be found at nrpa.org/guardiansofgreenspaces For a limited time only, share your thoughts on an episode within two weeks of the drop for a chance to win a FREE 2026 NRPA Annual Conference registration!
- May 12, 202623 min
Tree Maintenance for Shade in Portland
Trees create shade. Shade keeps people cool. We kick off Season 2 of Guardians of Greenspaces with the most clear way to address extreme heat – trees, which actually do much more than just provide shade. We’re excited to welcome Belinda Judelman, Planning and Policy Analyst for Portland Parks and Recreation, and Joel Smith, Tree Inspector with the city of Portland, to share their perspectives on maintenance strategies for a healthy and cool tree canopy.Transcripts for all episodes can be found at nrpa.org/guardiansofgreenspaces For a limited time only, share your thoughts on an episode within two weeks of the drop for a chance to win a FREE 2026 NRPA Annual Conference registration!
- Jun 24, 202529 min
Natural Water Maintenance in Boise and Columbus
In this episode, water managers and park professionals share their insights on balancing recreation and water quality through maintenance of natural water areas like ponds, reservoirs and rivers. This episode features two guests from the City of Boise, ID, Daniel Roop, sustainability specialist, and Kate Harris, water quality programs manager, and two guests from the City of Columbus, OH, Lorraine Krzyzewski, watershed manager, and Tina Mohn, natural resource, conservation and asset manager. Listen in to hear strategies for supporting water health, removing resident geese, preventing harmful algal bloom and more!
- Jun 17, 202526 min
Trees and Riparian Zones: Green Infrastructure in Houston
In this episode, Kelli Ondracek, natural resources manager at the City of Houston, discusses the impact of riparian restoration and tree-based green infrastructure on water conservation. Drawing from years of experience, Ondracek shares protocols, tips and principles for long-lasting green infrastructure maintenance.
- Jun 10, 202530 min
Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Raleigh and Tucson
In this episode we’re joined by Green Stormwater Infrastructure Operations Supervisor Neal Wisenbaker in Raleigh, North Carolina, Storm to Shade Program Manager Blue Baldwin from Tucson Water, City of Tucson, Arizona, and Deputy Director of Tucson Parks and Recreation Greg Jackson. They discuss green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) in their municipalities as well as park-based GSI maintenance issues, solutions and protocols that support long-lasting sustainable projects. Listen in to hear more about how good cross departmental collaboration can be a solution to green stormwater infrastructure maintenance challenges!
- Jun 3, 202525 min
Sustainable Turf in Sioux Center
In this episode, Lee Van Meeteren, Parks Director for theCity of Sioux Center and the Head Groundskeeper for the City of Sioux Center, discusses turf management for water conservation, showcasing how turf safety and resource conservation go hand in hand in Sioux Center, Iowa. Listen in to hear the strategies one agency is using to save water and maintain athletic fields—including implementing maintenance staff feedback and ideas.
- May 27, 202518 min
Grey Water Reuse in Purcell and Los Alamos County
In this episode, Cory Styron and Emmanuel Abeyta (Los Alamos County, New Mexico), and John Blue (Purcell, Oklahoma) discuss what grey water reuse looks like in their municipalities. From water reclamation to effluent water, learn how this tool could help you save big and conserve potable water. Listen in to hear how two agencies are using—and getting community buy in—on grey water reuse.
- May 20, 202525 min
Community Engagement
In this episode, Shaundon Moore (Dekalb County, GA) and Dr. Viniece Jennings discuss how community engagement can be a solution to several park-based maintenance challenges. Listen in to discover how to transition park users into park champions!
About Guardians of Greenspaces
Guardians of Greenspaces is a podcast focused on environmental resilience from a park and recreation maintenance lens that uplifts the voices of experts in the field. Tune in to hear episodes on timely conservation topics like tree care and maintenance, daylighting streams, community engagement and more! See transcripts for all episodes at nrpa.org/guardiansofgreenspaces For a limited time only, share your thoughts on an episode within two weeks of the drop for a chance to win a FREE 2026 NRPA Annual Conference registration!
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