Guardians of Greenspaces
Guardians of Greenspaces
Podcast Description
Guardians of Greenspaces is a podcast from National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) that uplifts expertise from park and recreation maintenance leaders. The first 10 episodes focus on water conservation, especially smart irrigation, staff engagement, sustainable turf and more. Guardians of Greenspaces is created by NRPA with support from the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation to support park and recreation staff implementing water conservation best practices. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation supports efforts for social and environmental change in in communities across the country.
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The podcast primarily focuses on water conservation strategies, particularly smart irrigation practices, staff engagement in park maintenance, sustainable turf management, and the broader implications of green infrastructure. Examples of episodes include discussions on effective staff training in San Antonio and the application of low impact development principles to enhance water conservation efforts.
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!
In this episode, Austin Parks and Recreation’s Juan Hernandez and Paul Slutes talk pools, splash pads and how they got a splashpad design team fired. With more than 50 years of combined experience in the field, Juan and Paul help maintain life-saving spaces as Austin summer temperatures continue to rise. Tune in for their hot takes on regenerative filters, digital controllers and why they’re pivoting away from activators.
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!
Transcripts for all episodes can be found at nrpa.org/guardiansofgreenspaces
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