Podcasts about park superintendent

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series.This is the 2nd episode of our collaboration with Visit El Paso to promote El Paso, Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and Juarez, MX, as they host the OWAA's  2024 annual conference this year. In today's episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Cesar Mendez, the Park Superintendent of Franklin Mountains State Park. Cesar shares insights from his upbringing, love of nature and the outdoors, educational journey, and nearly 17 years as Park Superintendent at the Franklin Mountains State Park for the Texas Parks and Wildlife.WHAT WE DISCUSSEDFranklin Mountains State Park26,000 acres of diverse terrain in the heart of El PasoOver 120 miles of multi-use trailsHosting various activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and paragliding.Partnerships and conservation effortsThe park's efforts in restoring the desert bighorn sheep in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The volunteers and organizations that support park maintenanceThe crucial role played by park management and staffFollowing your passion and doing what you loveLEARN MORETo learn more about the Franklin Mountains State Park, check out their website at https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/franklin-mountains and on the following social sites:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FranklinMountainsSP/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franklinmountainsTo begin planning your El Paso getaway or outing, visit the Visit El Paso website at https://visitelpaso.com.NEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, please share our site with them.KEYWORDSVisit El Paso, Franklin Mountains State Park, Hiking, Birding, Camping, Conservation, TPWD, OWAA, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview#VisitElPaso #FranklinMountainsStatePark #Hiking #Birding #Camping #Conservation #TPWD #OutdoorAdventureSeries #OWAA2024 #PodcastInterviewContact us for Promotion OpportunitiesPodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by PodpageNote: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  James Wilborn, Park Superintendent of Lake Ouachita State Park, joins us to explain the genesis of Lake Ouachita State Park, the tri-lakes area and the national forest. James gives us the inside scoop on Three Sisters Spring. Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Tell Your Friends About Our Show • Support Our Sponsors (click on the images below to visit their websites) __________________________________________

A subterranean park filled with adventures where your boots barely fit through the infamous “mole hole”. This episode explores Mammoth Cave National Park through the lens of its superintendent, Barclay Trimble. Barclay is motivated by experiencing different parts of the country and coming into places that aren't running as smoothly as they should be. He came from a business background and has had experiences across the country, ranging from Denali National Park up in Alaska all the way to the most eastern point of the continental United States as Superintendent of the Outer Banks Group. Listen to Barclay's episode to learn how he is managing Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave system at 426 miles long, and how he is even making history by discovering new shark species underground. Mammoth Cave National Park is located in Kentucky and is not only the world's longest cave system, but is also two parks in one with both the surface and the subterranean. The surface being a great place for kayaking, equestrian use, mountain biking, and hiking and the subterranean being a great place for tours of wide ranging ability and adrenaline levels. Episode Specific Links: Check out the Mammoth Cave National Park's partner website to learn more & donate if you feel inspired :) Friends of Mammoth Cave National National ParkYou can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Sign up for the Who Runs This Park's newsletter at linktr.ee/whorunsthispark. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

“Creating memories is an act of preservation.” Grand Teton Superintendent, Chip Jenkins, is passionate about the impact us as visitors can have in the national parks. By visiting and sharing that we value the outdoors to our families and friends, we are creating stewards of the national parks for generations to come. “The National Park Service cannot care for Grand Teton entirely on its own.” Listen in to Chip's interview to hear his heart, learn about his extensive experience across our nation's gems and get a behind the scenes look at the Grand Teton and all that is going on in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, a place of international significance. Grand Teton National Park, located in Wyoming, is home to one of America's most iconic landscapes: a jagged mountain range with its rugged peaks soaring abruptly from the valley floor, creating a dramatic and awe-inspiring backdrop. Grand Teton is an adventure land for outdoor recreation and awe-inspiring wildlife sightings. As one of the first national parks I got to visit as a kid, it was an honor to learn more about this park from the superintendent himself. Episode Specific Links: Check out the Grand Teton National Park's partner website to learn more & donate if you feel inspired :)Grand Teton National Park Foundation aims to steward, protect, and enhance all that is special in Grand Teton National Park.You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Sign up for the Who Runs This Park's newsletter at linktr.ee/whorunsthispark. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

How did a lawyer become the Superintendent of our nation's second most visited national park? Listen in to hear how Ed Keable, Grand Canyon Superintendent, transitioned into the National Park Service after serving as the highest ranking civil service lawyer in the Department of the Interior. With a commute along the canyon rim everyday, the vista reminds him of his responsibilities as superintendent and of his first experience at the grand canyon many years before, where he experienced the spirituality and beauty of such an awe-inspiring backdrop. From climate challenges and indigenous affairs to managing deferred maintenance and flying in the occasional helicopter and plane over the canyon, there is never a dull day as Grand Canyon Superintendent. Grand Canyon National Park, located in Northern Arizona, looks timeless and at times even static but this is far from the truth, it is always changing with erosion and climate change and making the grand canyon accessible and preserved for generations to come is no easy task. I hope you get a sense for all that goes into protecting the Grand Canyon from this episode and leave more in awe of the staff behind it all. Episode Specific Links: Check out the Grand Canyon's park partner website to learn more & donate if you feel inspired :) Grand Canyon Conservancy aims to preserve and protect the Grand Canyon for generations to come. Help them to keep the Grand Canyon grand. You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

In this Episode, Frear Park superintendent Greg Tudor joins the show! He goes over course maintenance and the recent course renovation. He praises his team of 13 guys and couldn't keep the course beautiful without them. He appreciates their hard work and dedication!  Greg wants to especially thank,Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello, former Troy Mayor Patrick Madden, pro shop manager Josh Buell, course designer Mark Mungeam,, Chuck Wojton, Dennis Turco, Kevin Graber, Dave Kaulfuss, Matt Kelly, Eric Thompson, Sue Steele, Jim Gulli, Chris Nolan and finally he wants to thank Monica Kurzejeski who played a huge roll in getting the master plan and renovation off the ground!  Greg looks forward to continuing his work at this “crown jewel” here in Troy, NY

Mike Smith is the former superintendent of Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, as well as an artifact & fossil enthusiast and traditional bow hunter, in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. We begin with his time at Droop Mountain, metal detecting under old oak trees and recounting the regional Civil War history. He tells of park visitors' many ghost experiences and significant archeological finds, such as three boys stumbling upon a Confederate rifle in the steep woods. We turn the pages of time back to arrowheads of the Shawnee and earlier native peoples; then even further back to 300-million-year-old fossils. Half way we switch to Mike's life, starting with his stories of an annual snapping turtle party, followed by his earliest boyhood memories of being a primitive hunter armed with only rocks.  We close on hellbender tongues, making buckskins and a proud father-son moment. Buy the book Mike helped research, Last Sleep: The Battle of Droop Mountain Reading from Confederate Ghosts by Susan Crites Music by:"John Brown's Body"Performed by Pete Seeger "Mother Kissed Me in my Dream"Unknown Artist"In the Pines"Performed by Dock WalshSupport Our Numinous Nature on Patreon.Follow Our Numinous Nature & my naturalist illustrations on InstagramCheck out my shop of shirts, prints, and books featuring my artContact: herbaceoushuman@gmail.com

Step into the world of Glacier National Park alongside its superintendent, Dave Roemer, as he shares his deep insights into the park's rich tapestry of history and conservation efforts. Learn about his collaboration with indigenous tribes to restore the land and their cultural traditions, his “Drink Coffee with the Superintendent” initiative and his bold decisions to proactively combat climate change.Glacier National Park is the crown jewel of our Park System. In the words of Dave Roemer, ““it's a wildlife park. I think it's impossible to come here without having some kind of wildlife encounter.” This episode weaves together inspiring stories, new fun facts about Glacier, even insight into a huckleberry, thimbleberry sandwich.Episode Specific Links: Check out Glacier's park partner websites to learn more & donate if you feel inspired :) Glacier National Park Conservancy aims to preserve, protect, and promote stewardship of Glacier National Park. Glacier Institute aims to strengthen connections to the natural world through outdoor education (I wish I got the chance to do one of their programs as a kid!!!) Glacier National Park Volunteer Associates brings together people interested in the proper care, protection, management and preservation of Glacier National Park.You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees..

As someone whose love for the outdoors and desire to protect it for generations to come is evident, Kevin Schneider (Acadia Superintendent) gives us the inside scoop on the going-ons in Acadia National Park, from exciting housing projects, to his favorite places to ski within the park, to the various programs enabling people to spend time in Acadia (kids, teachers, etc), to the trails that were built during the late 1800s Rusticator Era, this is not an episode to miss! Acadia National Park is located in Maine, with stunning woodlands lined up against rocky beaches, glacier-scoured granite peaks such as Cadillac Mountain (the highest point on the U.S East Coast) and famous diners with mouth watering blueberry pancakes in its gateway community of Bar Harbor. Episode Specific Links: Feeling inspired by the ways Friends of Acadia supports Acadia (their official non-profit partner)? Visit Friends of Acadia's website to learn more & donate, ensuring Acadia continues to be a place of beauty and solitude for generations to come. You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

“Preservation of public land, an act known round the world” -- Yellowstone hails as America's first National Park, coining what is widely known as America's Best Idea, the National Park Service. In this episode, we are chatting with the big kahuna, Cam Sholly, Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park. From heroically navigating a historic flood in 2022 (an 100% increase in cubic ft/s in the river since the last recorded flood), to both recognizing progress from a conservation perspective (as compared to the 1950-60s with folks lining up to feed bears out of garbage cans & the extirpation of the whole wolf population) and continuing to push for better protection and management of Yellowstone, to setting the standard for employee housing across the park service, Cam's insight, leadership and experience captivates any listener. Did we mention Yellowstone was a big deal? With over 4M visitors annually, it is situated across three states (Montana, Idaho & Wyoming) and is known for its astonishing wildlife, geothermal wonders and awe-inspiring nature. Oh, and it also is the only place on the face of our planet that has this level of wildlife and visitor interface.For more rad & adventurous stories, follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.Episode Specific Links:Feeling inspired? Visit Yellowstone Forever (Yellowstone's official non-profit partner) to learn more and donate, ensuring Yellowstone continues to be protected and enjoyed!Mountain Journal: As a non-profit, Mountain Journal serves as both a journalistic watchdog and celebrant of Greater Yellowstone. What happens here has implications for other regions and MoJo is devoted to telling stories informed by truth and facts. They have an additionally awesome interview with Cam Sholly, check it out.

Cueing us into the ins-and-outs of desert parks, Jane Rodgers shares priceless tidbits on Joshua Tree, including how Minerva Hoyt, a marketing genius, promoted the establishment of Joshua Tree National Park, emphasizes that no park can operate as an island (highlighting the wide array of partnerships Joshua Tree has) and shares how they are working to achieve sustainable tourism amidst increased visitors and more people moving to surrounding communities. Joshua Tree, located in Southern California, is the convergence of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, creating a uniquely diverse range of animal and plant species. In addition, the rugged terrain, rock formations and vast night skies attract climbers and stargazers from around the world.You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.Sponsors:Granarly (Instagram): Go to granarly.com & use code WRTP15 to get 15% your next online purchase

Standing waist deep in the Everglades amongst bellowing alligators, mesmerized at the end of the ice road by aurora borealis and a blanket of stars, and inspired by the opportunity to work for an agency with such an outstanding mission are just a few of the experiences Bob DeGross, Superintendent of Voyageurs National Park, invites us into in this episode -- you don't want to miss learning about his experiences across the park service and his unique insight into Voyageurs National Park. Bob shares how implementing wisdom from the Voyageurs (French-Canadian Fur Traders) & Ojibwe tribe can reduce Search & Rescue incidents within the park, reminds us that preservation is much less expensive than restoration and discusses the challenges with the “accomplishment mindset” folks have today. Voyageurs National Park is located in Northern Minnesota, boasting some of the park system's most scenic campsites, acclaimed as an international dark sky park and driven by the purpose of maintaining a viewshed, a landscape reminiscent to what the voyagers would have experiencedEpisode Specific Links: Feeling inspired? Visit Voyageurs Conservancy (Voyageurs National Park official non profit partner) to learn more and donate, ensuring Voyageurs National Park continues to be explored, shared and protected!You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.Sponsors:Sun Earth Moon (Instagram): Go to sunearthmoon.ca & use code WRTP to get 15% off  any online purchase of America National Park prints (also look for her art in select park stores, namely Denali National Park!!)

In 2015, the United States welcomed its 409th National Park. Known as the Manhattan Project National Historic Park, it tells the story of the men and women who developed the atomic bomb that ended World War II. The Park features three key locations across the U.S.—Oak Ridge TN, Los Alamos NM, and Hanford WA. National Park Service Superintendent Wendy Behrman is our guest in this week's episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report podcast.Visit the Gone Fission Nuclear Report channel on youtube.com for a videocast of episodes since November 7, 2022.

Sue Fritzke, former Superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park, takes us on a riveting journey of her career, starting in the Peace Corps in Ecuador, meandering through stints at some of our country's gems, including Mount Rainier, Yellowstone and Yosemite, all the way to her final position before retirement as Superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park. Not only does she take us through her career but invites us into some of the joys and hardships along the way. This was the second episode I (Maddie) recorded, so you'll learn a lot of National Park Service terminology, including what a deputy superintendent is, what a detail is and many other things.Capitol Reef National Park, special to Sue for the distinct geologic layers that tell millions of years of history that intersects with thousands of years of human history, is located in south-central Utah and is known as a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles. Sue's story & passion for preserving our nation's national treasures is one you don't want to miss. You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.Sponsors:Granarly (Instagram): Go to granarly.com & use code WRTP15 to get 15% your next online purchase

Paul Labovitz, former Superintendent of Indiana Dunes National Park, walks us through his career and his time in the National Park Service up until his final position before retirement at Indiana Dunes.  Paul is a self-proclaimed city kid whose transformational experience outdoors changed his life and charted his course to work in the outdoors. In his interview, he surprises us with a career change to the National Park Service due to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, shares insights about "sister parks" where National Parks partner with other National Parks internationally (learn about Costa Rica & Poland) and shares his appreciation for the accessibility of Indiana Dunes to the Greater Chicago Area. Indiana Dunes National Parks, with white sand beaches that may or may not look like the beaches of Mexico, is located at the southern end of Lake Michigan and offers much more than a summer beach getaway. With ecological diversity, year round recreation opportunities, and exciting bird watching opportunities, Indiana Dunes is a national park you don't want to miss. You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.Episode Specific Links: Feeling inspired? Visit Save the Dune's Website to learn more and support Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan!Sponsors:Granarly (Instagram): Go to granarly.com & use code WRTP15 to get 15% your next online purchase

Laura A. Miller, Superintendent of Hot Springs National Park dives deep into the National Park Service's presence and history in Arkansas. She gives us a behind the scenes look at how National Park Sites are set up and created (namely Little Rock Central High School and President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home), talks about the unique aspects of Hot Springs National Park, with thermal water at 140 degrees and a history as a medicinal "treatment" facility, highlights all the exciting ways for people to recreate at Buffalo River and shares a little of her heart on why Hot Springs means so much to her.Hot Springs National Park, established in 1832 as the oldest park land set aside by the federal government for public use, is located in Arkansas and combines the grand architecture of historic bath houses with mountain views, ancient thermal springs, hikes and a rich geology.You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.Sponsors:Granarly (Instagram): Go to granarly.com & use code WRTP15 to get 15% your next online purchase

Zeke hops in the truck and tours the brand new Palo Pinto Mountains State Park with Park Ranger, James Adams. We discuss the park's history, plans, views, it's stage of construction and the timeline for opening to the public.  For pictures and video of the tour, you can visit the Brazos River Podcast's Instagram.Thank you to our sponsors, Granbury Docks and Repair, TriLakes Tackletown and G93 Outdoors.

Don Striker, Superintendent of North Cascades National Park, goes into detail on his time in the National Park Service, sharing the ways nature brings people to tears (from Mount Rushmore to Denali), laughing about the hair-raising encounters  with wildlife (including a humorous yet tense squirrel episode), reminiscing on people who took a chance on him and were willing to promote a less conventional path, highlighting unique challenges such as reintroducing wolves into Yellowstone in the 1990s and sharing some unique insights into what makes North Cascades such a special place, and in some regards, an undiscovered gem.  North Cascades National Park, located 3 hours north of Seattle and categorized as the “American Alps” (think Sound of Music), not only has rugged and vast vertical terrain but is also a place of recreation, with Lake Chelan the second deepest lake in the US (behind Crater Lake). After this episode, your heart will be stirring to book a trip out to North Cascades. You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.Sponsors:Granarly (Instagram): Go to granarly.com & use code WRTP15 to get 15% your next online purchase

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Jessica Moore, the Park Superintendent for Sinks Canyon State Park, and Ami McAlpin, the Executive Director for the Lander Cycling Club. Moore and McAlpin stopped by to discuss the Sunnyside Trail Project, which is about to move into the public comment phase. The multi-use trail project was adopted into the Sinks Canyon Master Plan back in 2019, and is a collaboration between Sinks Canyon State Park, the Cycling Club, and Wyoming Game and Fish. The trail is "designed as an intermediate non-motorized multi-use trail providing crucial access from the Rise up to the Climber's parking area and the Sinks Canyon Campground," the Sinks Canyon State Park website states. "This approximately 2-mile natural surface trail is designed to maintain a 4% (beginner) grade and 36-inch width and parallel the highway to provide locals and visitors with safe, accessible travel between existing assets in the park." The public comment phase will open soon, so be sure to check the Sinks Canyon State Park website for updates and instructions on how to do so. Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Moore and McAlpin below for more information, and to hear about how this trail will be used for adaptive recreation, as well other inclusivity efforts in Sinks Canyon State Park. Be sure to tune in to Today in the 10 and Coffee Time interviews every morning from 7:00 to 9:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

Camille Myles is a French-Canadian multi-disciplinary contemporary artist and conservation activist exploring imagery that is grounded in our identity and reflects our impacts on the environment. Working in public art, painting, sculpture and installation, she creates art that tells a story linked to community connection, self-reflection, and the restorative effects of nature.   She received her BFA in Sculpture & Installation at Ottawa University and her MA in Heritage Conservation at Carleton University. Marrying her passion for conservation and art, she has worked as an archaeologist in artist-run centres, the National Art Gallery in Ottawa, ICCROM in Rome, Canada's National Trust and was a Park Superintendent at Parks Canada. Myles has exhibited extensively including Quest Art Gallery, Ottawa Art Gallery, BHA Gallery, Arts Mums United, Visionary Art Collective, Arts to Hearts Project, PxP Contemporary, Ottawa Art Gallery, Gallery 115, among others. In 2022, she was invited in 2022 to join the International Broken Forests Art Collective. She was awarded an art residency in June 2022 at Studio H Canada in Victoria BC where she developed her new painting collection of “Crying Landscapes” - a plea for change as well as “I Stand Alone” an interactive drawing installation which has been exhibited at Quest Art Gallery in August-Sept 2022.   Being drawn to the power of public art as a social community conversation, the artist has been creating murals and large-scale public art sculptures in Midland and in Penetanguishene. Her work has been featured by the Art Seen Magazine, Jealous Curator, Toronto Star, Create! Magazine, Visionary Art Collective, Arts to Hearts Project, Women United in Art Magazine and podcasts, including Arts Mums United, Hot Mess to Awesomeness & CFRH. She won the Diamond Jubilee Medal and was a Canadian RBC New Painting Competition finalist. She's a founding artist member of the Art Queens and The Works by Erika B Hess from I like your Work. Originally from Gatineau, Quebec, she now lives along the shores of Georgian Bay, in Tiny Ontario with her husband and three young children. https://linktr.ee/camillemylesart Camillemylesart --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borntocreatepodcast/message

In this inspirational episode, Canadian artist and conservation activist Camille Myles encourages us to step out of our comfort zones, put ourselves out there, and trust in our capabilities. By embracing bravery and a healthy amount of risk-taking, Camille has paved the way forward in her art career. Here's what we discuss:1. Why Camille is passionate about pursuing a multi-disciplinary art career, and the ways in which experimentation benefits her work.2. What inspired Camille to bridge the gap between visual art and conservation work in her creative practice.3. The importance of making brave choices (even if they feel scary!) and taking leaps of faith in our art careers.4. What we can learn from trusting ourselves on a deeper level, both personally and professionally.About Camille:Camille Myles is a French-Canadian multi-disciplinary contemporary artist and conservation activist exploring imagery that is grounded in our identity and reflects our impacts on the environment. Working in public art, painting, sculpture and installation, she creates art that tells a story linked to community connection, self-reflection and the restorative effects of nature. She received her BFA in Sculpture & Installation at Ottawa University and her MA in Heritage Conservation at Carleton University. Marrying her passion for conservation and art, she has worked as an archaeologist, in artist-run centres, the National Art Gallery in Ottawa, ICCROM in Rome, Canada's National Trust and was a Park Superintendent at Parks Canada. Myles has exhibited extensively including Quest Art Gallery, Ottawa Art Gallery, BHA Gallery, Arts Mums United, Visionary Art Collective, Arts to Hearts Project, PxP Contemporary, Ottawa Art Gallery, Gallery 115, among others. In 2022, she was invited in 2022 to join the International Broken Forests Art Collective. She has been awarded an art residency in June 2022 at Studio H Canada in Victoria BC where she developed her new painting collection of “Crying Landscapes” - a plea for change as well as “I Stand Alone” an interactive drawing installation which has been exhibited at Quest Art Gallery in August-Sept 2022.Follow Camille on Instagram: @camillemylesartWebsite: camillemylesart.com Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.com Join our newsletter:visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

My guest is Javier De Leon, a Park Superintendent who has been at Estero Llano Grande for the last 8 years and other local nature centers for the last 17 years. He tells us about how get into birding, his role as Park Superintendent, more about the park and also a resident that many come to see - the Common Pauraque. For more on Estero Llano Grande, please check out:Website - https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/estero-llano-grande Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/esterollanoTime Stamps01:30 - Javier's Birding Background11:09 - Bird of the Episode: Common Pauraque23:23 - What is the World Birding Center?26:42 - More about Estero Llano Grande35:10 - More about Javier's role as Park SuperintendentFor pictures of some of the birds discussed on the podcast, please check out @lookingatbirdspodcast on Instagram.

Join Valentine and Camille as they dive openly into the behind the scenes of building a cohesive practice as a multipassionate artist. Camille Myles is a French-Canadian multi-disciplinary contemporary artist and conservation activist exploring imagery that is grounded in our identity and reflects our impacts on the environment. Working in public art, painting, sculpture and installation, she creates art that tells a story linked to community connection, self-reflection and the restorative effects of nature. She received her BFA in Sculpture & Installation at Ottawa University and her MA in Heritage Conservation at Carleton University. Marrying her passion for conservation and art, she has worked as an archaeologist, in artist-run centres, the National Art Gallery in Ottawa, ICCROM in Rome, Canada's National Trust and was a Park Superintendent at Parks Canada. Myles has exhibited extensively including Quest Art Gallery, Ottawa Art Gallery, BHA Gallery, Arts Mums United, Visionary Art Collective, Arts to Hearts Project, PxP Contemporary, Ottawa Art Gallery, Gallery 115, among others. In 2022, she was invited in 2022 to join the International Broken Forests Art Collective. She has been awarded an art residency in June 2022 at Studio H Canada in Victoria BC where she developed her new painting collection of “Crying Landscapes” - a plea for change as well as “I Stand Alone” an interactive drawing installation which has being exhibited at Quest Art Gallery in August-Sept 2022. Being drawn to the power of public art as a social community conversation, the artist has been creating murals and large-scale public art sculptures in Midland and in Penetanguishene. Her work has been featured by the Art Seen Magazine, Jealous Curator, Toronto Star, Create! Magazine, Visionary Art Collective, Arts to Hearts Project, Women United in Art Magazine and podcasts including Arts Mums United, Hot Mess to Awesomeness & CFRH. She's won the Diamond Jubilee Medal and finalist of the Canadian RBC New Painting Competition. She's a founding artist member of the Art Queens and The Works by Erika B Hess from I like your Work. Originally from Gatineau, Quebec, she now lives along the shores of Georgian Bay, in Tiny Ontario with her husband and three young children.www.camillemylesart.comwww.artconnectsociety.comSupport the show

More than 10,000 years of rich, cultural history thrives at Medicine Lodge along with endless outdoor recreation opportunities. In this episode, Park Superintendent, Heather Jolley, explains why this park is so special.

This week, Katie and Crystal are joined by Jeff Davison, Park Superintendent at Morrow Mountain State Park. This group tackles a variety of topics including Crystal's recent hellbender surveying, the significance of Morrow Mountain and rhyolite, the history of Morrow Mountain State Park, the Hardaway Site and more! This podcast is brought to you by Montgomery Community College and Backcountry & Beyond.Learn more at montgomery.edu and shop more at backcountryandbeyond.comSupport the show

Art, motherhood & burnout: A unique journey & unifying human experience. Camille Myles is a French-Canadian multi-disciplinary contemporary artist, conservation activist and mom of 3, exploring imagery through portraiture rooted in gender roles, identity, motherhood and the environment. She creates inspiring art that tells a story linked to childhood, self-reflection and our impact on this world. From Fractured to Whole Trained classically in fine arts, archaeology and conservation she is constantly re-imagining herself and pushing her own boundaries. She pursued an engaging career as an archeologist in England, was a conservation professional in Rome and Park Superintendent of Georgian Bay Islands National Park all before committing 100% of her time and energy to her family and her art. In this jam-packed podcast episode she explores how her journey from Masters student through to the conservation of historical landscapes led her to the creation of humans, followed by a deep dive into the pit of burnout and back to her true calling; self-reflection and creative expression as a form of community building and heart-led communication. Taking 'Just a Moment' In the last few years she has created murals & large-scale public art sculptures, shared her work in art residencies and done a number of brilliant solo exhibitions. More recently she's been showcasing her powerfully moving ‘Just a Moment' social art exhibit in partnership with galleries all over the world and local mental health organizations. Inspired by her own struggle to stave off burnout and her desire to stay grounded while working full time and parenting small children through the pandemic, ‘Just a Moment' was brought to life when she invited other mothers to take ‘just a moment' for themselves in a safe place, close their eyes and take a selfie for her. Through the 100s of photos she received and short writings that accompanied each image, she created a series of powerful pieces that speak to the uniqueness of each person's journey and the shared human experience of motherhood. Comfortable being Uncomfortable What amazes me most about this conversation is the ease Camille now has with being uncomfortable. And more importantly that she has found a brilliant way to share what she has learned about burnout and creative growth by helping women everywhere to get better at being comfortable with being a messy beginner. Through her art and community partnerships she teaches that it is our willingness to trust ourselves in the (hot mess) moments of uncertainty that lead to our greatest experiences of life. Whether you consider yourself an artist, a creative or neither, whether you're a mother of children or are in the process of bringing any project, passion or creation to life, Camille's message of self-love and the power of self-reflection is for everyone. Experience her ‘Just a Moment' exhibit first hand Join me at her free community art event and family workshop on July 13th. Held at the Chigamik Community Health Centre in Midland, ON 5-7pm  https://www.camillemylesart.com/justamoment   Get full access to all of Camille's brilliant work! https://www.camillemylesart.com https://www.instagram.com/camillemylesart https://www.facebook.com/camillemylesart Camille's Dance Party Tunes: 1- Midnight City - M83 2- It's Happening - Saint Motel 3- I'm on vacation - Dirty Heads __________________________________________________ If… You hope that doing ‘all the things' will make somehow YOU happy. And you feel like you're just one Hot Mess away from losing your shit…   I've got a little #truthbomb for ya… You are not here to be like everyone else. You are not here for anyone else. You are here to be seen, valued & celebrated for your unique F'N awesomeness! You've struggled with feeling stuck, frustrated, resentful & angry long enough. It's time to stop letting your past dictate your future. Get excited to get out of your own way and be inspired to go from Hot Mess to Awesomeness!   Book a Call!  You've Got This & I've Got You! https://www.dionnethomson.com/links _______________________________________________________ Listen to The Awesome Inner Critic Busting Playlist inspired by my guests. Start clearing out your inner critic's crap with your own kick-ass DANCE PARTY. www.dionnethomson.com/innercriticbustingplaylist

After the unprecedented flooding disaster that hit the worlds first National Park and the surrounding areas, Cam Sholly, the Park Superintendent, has pulled off the impossible. Without a single loss of life in what has been described as a 100 year event with billions of dollars worth of damage, Cam Sholly, along with Sarah Davis, the head Park Ranger for Yellowstone, have been able to not only avoid a single death during this enormous disaster, they have been able to set a re-opening date within only a week or so after these unbelievable events transpired.In this podcast, I cover everything that Cam Sholly went over in his daily press conference on June 17th in which he described how the re-opening of Yellowstone Park is going to unfold. I cover every detail possible to help know what you will find when you arrive for your Yellowstone vacation for the remainder of the year. And it's all great news. Yellowstone is set to open next week after a simply masterful job by Mr. Sholly and Mrs. Davis and their staffs have been able to pull off so you can come to Yellowstone and help celebrate what has become a most memorable 150th birthday party for the worlds first national park!  

Everglades National Park very easily can be viewed as the poster child for invasive species. It's infested with non-native Burmese pythons, Argentine black and white tegus are making inroads, there is invasive vegetation like Melaleuca and Brazilian pepper, and nonnative fish are making their way into the park's ecosystems. Kurt Repanshek, editor of the National Parks Traveler, recently had a chance to sit down with Pedro Ramos, superintendent of Everglades National Park, to discuss the battles against these invasive species and look ahead to the park's 75th birthday this fall. 

BONUS: In this extended conversation, KHOL interviews Superintendent of Grand Teton National Park Chip Jenkins about the role of public lands, wildlife management and backcountry safety.  Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson's only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a member of KHOL today.

Retired Park Superintendent Claude Crews shared with us his experience at the Woolworth Civil Rights sit in and how he got started as a park ranger with NC State Parks. 

(Today's episode feature's yours truly joining good friend and fellow WAL podcaster Jeremiah Morrell on The Boss Hog of Liberty!) Episode 240 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell with special guest, Brain Nichols! https://www.podpage.com/.../240-snowmageddon-can-you.../ Lots of local news at the top of the show; candidates on and off the ballot; turmoil with Memorial Park; looking for another new Park Superintendent. A winter event is hitting the midwest right now…Is it a snowmaker? Is it anything? Depends on what website you read. Oh, and it is groundhog day…Spoiler alert, the groundhog didn't make it. Brian shares the story of his show, why he hates Philadelphia, what makes Indiana great, and confesses that he doesn't yet have a favorite gas station…But we also have not had a drive-by shooting, so he is pretty excited about that. And we need to get him a copy of Hoosiers, ASAP. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gorges State Park, located about halfway between Cashiers and Brevard, is set in the midst of plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and a high concentration of rare species. The Park receives over 80 inches of rain each year which is enough rain to qualify the area as a temperate rain forest. Most people are drawn to the park to explore Rainbow Falls, and Turtle Back Falls which lies just upstream, as well as Bearwallow Falls which lies in the northern section of the Park. Backcountry-style recreation has been a hallmark of Gorges with distance hiking & backpack camping…but trout fishing, mountain biking and horseback riding are also welcome in various parts of the Park's rugged interior.In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Bischof, the new Park Superintendent for Gorges State Park, and we talk about many of the things that make this park so special. Kevin goes in depth to describe the new front-country campground that is nearing completion, the challenges of managing a remote park that shares a boundary with a National Forest, waterfall & hiking safety, and environmental education programs. I was also surprised to learn there are actually 20 named waterfalls within the park, but due to the steepness and rugged nature of this park, they are only accessible to the most arduous and experienced hiker.If you've been looking for an opportunity to explore the western North Carolina mountains without the large crowds, this episode is for you. Photo Courtesy: Thomas MabryKevin BischofPark SuperintendentGorges State Park976 Grassy Ridge Rd.Sapphire, NC 28774Tel: 828-966-9099Fax: 828-966-4526MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEGorges State ParkHiking in Gorges State ParkBrevard, NCCashiers, NC Rainbow FallsTurtle Back FallsPisgah National ForestMike Andress, HostExploration Local PodcastEmail: mike@explorationlocal.comWebsite LinkInstagram: explorationlocalFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/explorationlocal/ 

Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent David Smith talks with us about adaptations to the park, trail maintenance, and animal ecology. Discussed further in depth are topics of fire, camping, and hiking safety. This educational morning-talk keeps us up to date about our national park and its near 300 miles of trails!For camp ground reservations, visit recreation.gov

Police have identified the body found in Yellow River Park as a teen from Lithonia; Calvin Watts takes over as Gwinnett superintendent as J. Albert Wilbanks retires; An altercation ended in a shooting at a Norcross apartment complex.    Plus, hear from the man that has made the TV show “Friends” an experience you can enjoy in Atlanta. #Friends  #GwinnettCounty #Georgia #LocalNews       -      -      -      -      -      -      The Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast is local news for Lawrenceville, Norcross, Duluth, and all of Gwinnett County. Register Here for your essential digital news.         This podcast was produced and published for the Gwinnett Daily Post and GwinnettDailyPost.com by BG Ad Group on 7-31-2021        For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com       Cobb life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is the recording from our Facebook Live interview on Wednesday June 30, 2021 with Rebecca Fitzgerald! Rebecca is a NJ State Park Superintendent, trail runner and a great friend to Sassquad Trail Running!! We will hear all about the in's and out's of NJ State Parks as well as Rebecca's trail running and hiking stories. To learn more about the State Parks in New Jersey, visit: https://www.njparksandforests.org/ Follow NJ State Parks on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyStateParks/ https://www.instagram.com/newjerseystateparks/

(From 06.05.21, Segment 3) Bill Bartee and Wes Lawson expand upon the Midland Carolinas through the connection of the Carolina Thread Trail and Rocky Shoals Spider Lily at Landsford Canal State Park. The Outdoor Guys also welcome in Al James, Park Superintendent, to provide more of his expertise on this connection. Landsford Canal State Park is located about an hour south of Charlotte, NC along the Catawba River with about 400+ acres. The months, May and June, bring in the most visitors as Landsford Canal State Park becomes home for the largest number of Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies in the world. Tune in to find out more about.. The Carolina Thread Trail Details about Landsford Canal State Park The effects of the pandemic and weather patterns on the Rocky Shoals Spider Lily population How this year's bloom of the Rocky Shoals Spider Lily is going If you're planning to go check out Landsford Canal State Park stop by Jesse Brown's or visit www.jessebrowns.com to gear up for your adventure!    

Mark Schreiber, the Park Superintendent for the City of LaPorte, came to the studio for SOUND OFF. Mark is a graduate of Ball State University. He's been with the Parks Department since May 2012, where he started as the Director of Recreation. He's been the Park Superintendent since June 2014. Discussions included: The Stone Lake Walking Trail Boat docks at Stone Lake How COVID-19 has impacted park programming Park improvements needed Information about the Lake Fest ...and much more. CREDITS: Dennis Siddall (Producer/Editor), Nate Loucks (Host), Mark Schreiber (Guest) SOUND OFF is a community conversation show that airs every Monday and Friday on 96.7 the Eagle in LaPorte County, Indiana. SOUND OFF is a Spoon River Media production.

Today we celebrate the birthday of a man many of us have heard about, but the details of his life story are even more compelling than the legend that is part of his legacy. We'll also learn about a gardener and broadcaster who was beloved by millions and who started off his lifelong career as a gardener at Windsor Castle. We hear an excerpt today from one of my favorite meditation books on nature. We Grow That Garden Library™ with an oldy but goody - a classic workbook on garden design. And then we’ll wrap things up with the story of a philanthropic gardener who left a mark with her garden, her work at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), and the 1939 World’s Fair.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf. Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org Curated News Sarah Raven on Why the Chrysanthemum is Having a Comeback | Home & Garden | Sarah Raven   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and original blog posts for yourself, you're in luck. I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search forDaily Gardener Community, where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events March 18, 1845 Today is the anniversary of the death of John Chapman - better known as Johnny Appleseed - who died on this day at the age of 70. Johnny was born in Massachusetts. In fact, the street where he was born is now called Johnny Appleseed Lane. As a young man, Johnny became an apprentice to an orchardist named Crawford. Now the image that most of us have is of Johnny traipsing through the country; planting one apple tree at a time is off-base. That's not actually how things went for Johnny.   Johnny actually traipsed through the country planting entire apple orchards. And then, after he planted an orchard, he would protect the grove by building a fence around it. And then, he'd arrange a deal with a neighboring farmer to sell trees from the orchard in exchange for shares. It was a genius setup. And every time I think of a community garden or hear about a school or a city that rejects a community garden, I always think of Johnny's ingenuity.  Why? Because Johnny knew how to overcome the oft-cited objection of who's going to take care of this garden-  and he incentivized people to do just that. Now during his life, Johnny had a particular high regard for, and relationship with, Native Americans who regarded Johnny as a medicine man. At the same time, Johnny wanted early American settlers to succeed. In fact, Johnny often acted as a one-man welcome wagon. He'd often show up at the door of a family who had just settled in the area, and he'd give them a gift of herbs as a welcoming gesture. And most people are surprised to learn that Johnny was an expert in more plants than just apple trees. In fact, Johnny was one of our country's first naturalists and herbalists. And Johnny regularly used many herbs for healing. Such as Catnip, Whore-Hound, Penny Royal, Rattlesnake Weed, and Dog Fennel. In fact, Dog Fennel (Eupatorium) was also called "Johnny weed"  because Johnny planted it, believing it was antimalarial. Whenever I hear the word Eupatorium, I always think of Joe-Pye Weed, a plant that is closely related to Eupatorium or Dog Fennel. And like the Dog Fennel. It is a prolific spreader in the garden. Unfortunately, Dog Fennel is not something you want in your garden as it is a noxious weed. Toda,y the Johnny Appleseed Center is located on Urbana University's campus in Urbana, Ohio, and it holds the most extensive collection of memorabilia and information on Johnny Appleseed. In 1999, seedlings from the last-known surviving Johnny Appleseed tree were transplanted into the courtyard around the museum.   Now I thought I would end this little segment on Johnny Appleseed by sharing some fun Apple facts with you. First, the crab apple is the only apple that's actually native to North America. A medium apple is about 80 calories, and apples are fat, sodium and cholesterol-free. And the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” is actually from an old English adage that went like this: “To eat an apple before going to bed,  we'll make the doctor beg for his bread.”  Apples are members of the Rose family, and the science of apple-growing is called pomology. And apples come in all shades of reds, greens, and yellows. Now in terms of photosynthesis, it takes the energy of fifty leaves to produce a single apple. And back in 1647, America's longest-lived apple tree was planted by Peter Stuyvesant in his Manhattan orchard. It was still bearing fruit when a derailed train struck it in 1866. And finally, here's my favorite little-known fact about apples. In colonial times, an apple was known by two charming common names: the winter banana and melt-in-the-mouth.   March 18, 1988 And today is the anniversary of the death of the British Gardner broadcaster and writer, Percy Thrower. As a young boy, Percy wanted to grow up to be a head gardener - just like his father. After spending his entire childhood learning from his dad, he became a journeyman gardener at Windsor Castle at the age of 18. Along with 20 other gardeners. Percy worked at Windsor for five years, and he eventually married the daughter of the head gardener, Charles Cook.   By the time Percy and Connie Cook were married, he worked for Queen Mary as the head gardener at Sandringham. In honor of his wedding, Queen Mary gifted the couple a beautiful set of china. During World War II, Percy became a major voice for the “Dig for Victory” campaign. Additionally, Percy put on educational seminars at the local parks, and he spent hours working as a volunteer. And in 1946, at the tender age of 32, he was made the Park Superintendent of Shrewsbury. This was a watershed event; Percy was the youngest Park Superintendent in the history of England. Percy’s job as superintendent was very big. Percy had a staff of about 35 gardeners to manage. And while most people thought he would stay in position for only about four or five years, he actually ended up holding this post for almost thirty years. It was during his time at Shrewsbury that he made his very first television appearance. Of course, during the episode, he featured his garden. This appearance led to a long career in television and broadcasting for Percy. In fact, the great Alan Titchmarsh credits Percy with inspiring him to pursue gardening. Sadly toward the end of Percy's career, he was dropped by the BBC after agreeing to do some commercials for a group called Plant Protection. The move marked a milestone for Percy, and it was bittersweet. Percy later recalled that his deal with Plant Protection was the best contract he'd ever signed. Toward the end of his life, Percy began taking people on tours of European gardens. He even established the Percy Thrower Floral Tours company. When he wasn't taking people on trips to Europe, he spent his weekends showing people English gardens. On one of these trips, Percy's health took a turn for the worse, and he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. He made his final recording from the hospital a week before he died on this day, March 18th, 1988. And I thought you'd enjoy hearing the one little story that I came across in researching Percy's life. When he was first working at Windsor Castle, he found 50 old fuchsias in the greenhouses. Seeing those established fuchsias gave him an idea, and he decided to propagate them -  taking cuttings from the first rootings, and then he began to even root side shoots. Well, the net-result was Percy had over 5,000 new fuchsias to plant around Windsor Castle. And I bet that was something to see.   Unearthed Words The word nature comes down to us from the Latin natura. It is derived from natus, “birth,” and in its original usage, it simply meant physical kinship — the innate characteristics and traits shared among family members as a result of their common genetic heritage. We use this sense of the word today when we refer to “human nature” or to the “nature of things.” But natura was also used in Latin to differentiate the natural world — the world of born — from the manufactured world — the world of made — and it is the twist we have given to this alternative meaning that has gotten us into trouble. For the Romans, the second meaning was a logical extension of the first... For us, it has become a separation between two radically different types of reality, the works of God on one hand and the works of technology on the other. We look at our cities and our automobiles and our computers and our TV dinners and think we have created something.  We have not. All we have done is used pre-created rules to put pre-created things together in new ways.  — William Ashworth, The Left Hand of Eden, (From the prologue)   Grow That Garden Library Garden Design Workbook by John Brookes  This book came out in 1994, and the subtitle is A Practical Step-by-Step Course.  Well, this book is a garden classic. It's an oldie, but goodie. And if you're just starting out in garden design. This is really a book that you should have. John is really a master designer. And in his book, he includes many helpful hints and instructions for creating practical designs for your own garden. Back in the early 2000s, I first bought this book when I became interested in landscape design - so my copy is dog-eared and all marked up. And it's a little bit of a trip down memory lane when I flipped through the pages. This book is 72 pages of learning how to design a garden, including learning how to draw a garden and learning the basic principles of structure. If you want to learn how to draw designs for your garden, then John's book is exactly what you're looking for. You can get a copy of Garden Design Workbook by John Brookes and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $1.25   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart It was on this day, March 18th in 1969, that the philanthropist and gardener Harriet Barnes Pratt died. Harriet had married Charles Pratt, the son of the Pratt Institute's founder and a founder of Standard Oil, which became Exxon. Now Harriet and Charles had a beautiful estate in Glen Cove, Long Island. During their free time, the two worked together to install and design their gardens. Charles would site the locations, and Harriet would design the gardens and select the plants. The Pratts called their garden Welwyn, and it was important to them to have continuous bloom throughout the growing season. In this regard, they often referenced something that Sir Francis Bacon had said, “There ought to be gardens for all the months of the year.” Harriet did tremendous work with the New York Botanical Garden throughout her life, and she spearheaded many initiatives - like a beautiful flower show in the museum building back in 1915. But in terms of her horticultural achievements, Harriet is remembered for coming up with the idea for Gardens on Parade - a half-acre, stunning display for the 1939 World's Fair. In addition to pulling together the fifty gardens that made up Gardens on Parade, Harriet led the effort to secure funding for this magnificent exhibition. Now in today's show notes and over on the Facebook group for the show, I've included a link to a website that includes many, many photos of Harriet's beautiful Gardens on Parade, which was described in the Herald Tribune at the time as the most stupendous, most magnificent, most gorgeous exhibition of flowers, shrubs, and other horticultural beauties ever assembled. And today, there are many wonderful quotes from people who had the honor and the privilege of viewing Harriet's Gardens on Parade. One person raved, “I visited the Gardens on Parade at the New York World's Fair this morning. They are delightful. Mrs. Harold Pratt and all the other ladies connected with the gardens were very charming. And they sent me away with a sweet little corsage of carnations, which gave off the most delicate perfume all the way back to Washington.”   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

This week, in celebration of Black History Month, Sara highlights someone who made important contributions to preserving California's natural habitats and making them accessible for people to enjoy. This person was Colonel Charles Young, the first Black superintendent of a U.S. National Park. In 1903, he oversaw construction and development at Sequoia National Park and a portion of Kings Canyon national park, working to protect California's natural habitats while increasing their accessibility to the public, and securing more land in the national parks for future generations.

John Bass, Superintendent for Boysen State Park joins the RadCast Outdoors Podcast to talk about updates to Boysen Reservoir camping, shelters and roads. John came to Wyoming from Tennessee in 2017 after starting his career with Tennessee State Parks. He has a Master's in Natural Resource Management from UT Martin and has a lot of experience with managing state parks. He and his family absolutely love Wyoming and are enjoying the wide open range and public lands. On this episode, David and Patrick visit with John about Boysen state park, how COVID affected the state parks, hunting in Wyoming and of course, fishing. We know you'll enjoy this episode!

Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott published a map of central Florida detailing the route of Dade's 1835 march along the Fort King Military Road from Fort Brooke, in Tampa to Fort King in Ocala. Thecolumn never arrived. [Editor's Note: This is the fourth in a series of podcasts over the coming weeks promoting the Seminole Wars Foundation's virtual challenge, The Major Dade Memorial March to Fort King that launches Dec. 22. Registration to join Laumer's Legion is now open. Visit www.seminolewars.us for details.]In this episode, we present an adaptation of William Goza’s Fort King Road 1963 booklet. Although Mr. Goza has passed away, along with Frank Laumer,  a participant from that 1963 march still lives today. Frank Laumer’s son, Christopher, now age 69, walked part of the route with the men when he himself was 12 years of age. It is our distinct pleasure to welcome Chris to our podcast to read the first-person portions of William Goza’s account of the first march to specifically mark that trail since Major Dade himself trod it with his doomed 108-man detachment of artillery and infantry soldiers in 1835.Background:In 1963, land developer Frank Laumer and Clearwater attorney William Goza, joined by a St Leo College student, Jim Beck, decided to take a little hike in the country, tracing the path of Major Dade’s ill-fated column from Tampa to present-day Bushnell, Florida.   Frank Laumer and Co. (above) arrive at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in December 1963 and accepts greetings from the Park Superintendent. In the 2010s, Frank Laumer (above right) gives a public address at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park.The trek attracted many camp followers – and a few members of the news media. The men had successfully re-established a walking trail that mirrored that of Major Dade in 1835. They donated copies of their maps to the Dade Battlefield Historic State Park and to the Florida Historical Society. And William Goza dedicated himself to drafting an account of their motivations, planning, and many-day journey to the site of what was then still called “The Dade Massacre.” The product of that work became a short booklet, The Fort King Road 1963.William Goza, who died in 2008 at age 90, lived a long and prosperous life as an attorney and municipal judge, after serving honorably as a battery commander during World War II.  But his true passion traced a different route, that of Florida history and forensic science. Twice president of the Florida Historical Society, William Goza was a life-long student of the Seminole Wars and a board member of the Seminole Wars Foundation. He participated in many Dade Battle talks and participated in the acquisition of the US Army Lt. Henry Prince Seminole War diary at the University of Florida in Gainesville.Mr. Goza participated in the investigations of the circumstances surrounding the deaths of President (and one-time Florida War commanding general) Zachary Taylor, the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizzaro, and Joseph Merrick, the so-called “Elephant Man.” This work in forensics is believed to have influenced his good friend, Frank Laumer to seek answers about Dade Battle survivor, Ransom Clark, by having his remains exhumed and examined by a professional pathologist. This confirmed that all Private Clark had stated about his battle wounds was true. Frank Laumer was instrumental in getting a new VA headstone for battle survivor Ransom Clark. He acquired and donated the legacy headstone to the Tampa Bay History Center. (below)    The 1963 march attracted much news media attention. Chris Laumer, who narrates William Goza's first-person portions of the trek account, is pictured in a photo in the top news article. A Miami newspaper (below) organized a mock Seminole ambush, led by Chairman Howard Osceola, as Frank Laumer's party approached the famous Dade's Breakfast Pond, four miles shy of the Dade Battlefield. All survived and a friendly campfire cookout followed. Host Patrick Swan is a board member with the Seminole Wars Foundation. He is a combat veteran and of the U.S. Army, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Kosovo, and at the Pentagon after 9/11. A military historian, he holds masters degrees in Public History, Communication, and Homeland Security, and is a graduate of the US Army War College with an advanced degree in strategic studies. This podcast is recorded at the homestead of the Seminole Wars Foundation in Bushnell, Florida. Like us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Get the latest episode without delay where and when you want it by subscribing through your favorite podcast provider, such as iHeart, Stitcher, Spotify, DoubleTwist, Pandora, Podbean, Google podcasts, iTunes or directly from the Seminole Wars Foundation website at www.seminolewars.us  

Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower Historical Site Superintendent Steven D. Sims has been in his position since January and has learned a lot about the park, mostly during a time of pandemic. In this episode Sims praises the staff, the park, and the borough, and explains many of the current projects the park is working on, including the renovation of the Warfield House, home to an African American blacksmith during the battle. Sims Sims also talks about the park’s finances and staffing and the relevancy of the park to the public. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a few seconds to support us by signing up for our weekly mailing list. The site is completely free of charge, but we do ask your help in sharing our content with other people in the community. Please, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Musical Introduction by Daddy Long Legs.

Zion National Park is reopening for visitors today. Park Superintendent, Jeff Bradybaug, tells listeners how Zion plans to handle the crowds. Additionally, Springdale Mayor Stan Smith joins to speak on how Springdale has been hit economically while the park has been closed this past month.

Jack Shu worked for California State Parks for 29 years, mostly as a Park Superintendent. With a great deal of time spent in the Office of Community Involvement, a unique section called Urban Services gave him insight into the value of outdoor recreation and education. “The kind of recreation, like hiking and backpacking, was just one part of the bigger picture of what recreation could provide. It was important for me to learn that and to realize that wilderness and outdoor recreation and the benefits of that, are individualized. Some people will get more out of playing team sports, some people will find wilderness in their backyard; you don’t have to necessarily go out to the middle of the Sierras or the Rocky Mountains to get to experience and receive the benefits of outdoor recreation.” Measuring the Effectiveness of Recreational Facilities To measure how effective an outdoor facility is, the “output” is in conjunction with the “outcome”. Output describes the amount of use that is observed, comparing things such as two playgrounds of the same age, one with worn in equipment, and in pristine condition but rarely utilized, and determining which has more community value. Outcome is the metric through which community value is determined, which includes things such as how one feels after spending time there, and if there have been community improvements, such as less crime, in the time since it has been constructed. Creating Increased Accessibility and Inclusion With a focus on park service accessibility, Jack also emphasizes the importance of inclusion in the parks system. Based on his experiences Jack found that interaction with outdoor recreational facilities is often influenced by lack of security and cultural attitudes that don’t encourage outdoor activity: “Culturally we think that to get a better grade or to do better in testing we need to stick kids in classrooms and force information down into them, like force feeding. We know that’s not true, we know as educators for a long time that it may be effective in some respect, but in other countries whether you go to Finland or even Japan, they still value independent thinking as well as being outside and playing.” Lack of inability to interact with the outdoors particularly impacts underprivileged individuals from communities of color. Lack of understanding, information and accessibility to resources and tools on how to plan a trip really limits access opportunities to visit a state or national park. This often results in exclusion of lower income communities and perpetuates the stereotype that people of color do not enjoy outdoor recreation. Instead of asking how we can incorporate more people of color into the parks, Jack recommends asking park systems can have less barrier to entry and be more relevant and community centric. For example, creating reservation systems that are easy to understand and navigable is one such way to create opportunities of increased accessibility and interaction for individuals from all walks of life. Jack explains that the current reservation system is restrictive: “We rely on various mechanisms to reserve campgrounds and campsites and to say that these systems are equitable in any way would be completely false; they’re simply not. You have to have a lot of information about how these reservation systems work, plan in advance, have the ability to plan in advance, have vacation in advance, have everything set up so you can make that reservation and get that campsite and then have everything fall in place, have notifications worked out. Very few people in our society have the ability to do that, particularly if you’re below medium income or if you’re poor; you don't have the ability to do all these things. And that’s why in many ways those systems are selective in who can have access.” As a solution to creating accessibility, Jack created outdoor education programs that catered to various groups from young women to low-income families. Jack and his team worked with nonprofits that were seeking to empower marginalized individuals through outdoor camping trips, called FamCamp. These are found in most areas of the US, and take kids and their families into regional wilderness areas to teach them the ropes of camping, many for the first time in their lives. Jack also conducts cultural excursions. Through The Sing Peak Pilgrimage, Jack is able to take people through Yosemite National Park annually, on a three day hike, to teach them not just about the park and camping knowledge, but about the Chinese contribution to the park that is often overlooked in history books. Other Topics A wide range of topics are covered this week with Jack Shu on Breaking Green Ceilings. From institutional racism, to bridging language gaps, to the cultural assimilation model versus diversity approach, to the Chinese contributions in National Parks, this week's episode is one you won’t want to miss! Related Resources: Following the Spirit of Tie Sing New Chinese contributions discovered in Yosemite 150 years ago, they were working on the railroad A hike along a record-breaking 10miles of track  of the first transcontinental railroad Kids, Nature, and Public Parks: An Interview with Jack Shu  

Only a few miles of rough wagon roads existed within Glacier National Park when Congress established the park on May 11, 1910. Many people, including the first Park Superintendent, William R. Logan, wanted to build a transmountain road across the park. Supporters argued that a good road system would enable people to reach the interior of the park even if they could not afford the rates of the Great Northern Railroad and its chalets. And enthusiasm for good roads and automobiling had infected National Park Service officials as much as the rest of the country. But sheer cliffs, short construction seasons, sixty foot snow-drifts, and tons of solid rock made the idea of building a road across the Continental Divide a unique challenge. Today on America's National Parks, Glacier's Going to the Sun Road.

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we kick off SEASON 2! Our guest to start our new season off right is the Superintendent of Acadia National Park, Kevin Schneider! Kevin tells us all about the beauty of Acadia, and the behind the scenes world of working in a National Park. Thanks so much to Kevin for joining us! Also in this episode, we start a brand new segment called ASK NOEL! Each week Noel will answer some listener questions – Dear Abby style -- and if you’d like him to answer one of your questions, you can leave us a voicemail on our new Ask Noel hotline! This can be reached by calling 207-774-6278 ext. 352. If you leave a message, your question could be asked on the air! Thanks so much for tuning in – happy listening!

Exploring the stories behind Ireland’s most popular park, St Stephen's Green. This weekend, Documentary on Newstalk airs the premiere of ‘Wigs on the Green’, in which IMRO-nominated producer Brian Gallagher looks at the lives of those who work and play in the vicinity of Ireland's most famous park, St Stephen's Green. Wigs on the Green will be broadcast on Newstalk 106-108fm on Sunday 21st July at 7am with repeat broadcast on Saturday 27that 9pm Using a lively mix of interviews, location recordings, sound effects and music, Wigs on the Green explores the stories behind Ireland’s most popular park, St Stephen's Green. Historian Arthur Flynn tells how the Green was originally used for pubic executions, before becoming a private park that in time was gifted to the people of Dublin by Arthur Guinness. Therese Casey, the Park Superintendent, talks of the challenges of running a city-centre park that gets 4.6 million visitors annually. The programme looks at the human interest stories associated with institutions located on the Green, such as Adolf Hitler's half brother working in the Shelbourne Hotel, and the canvas from the portrait of Queen Victoria in the College of Surgeons being used to make bandages during the 1916 Rising. Sinead O'Kane and Pat Rooney reminisce respectively about being a boarder at Loreto on the Green, and visiting the 1500-seater Green Cinema, while Arthur Flynn tells the story of the little-known Huguenot cemetery at Merrion Row, and its link to the family of Samuel Beckett. Niall Burgess, the Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs, gives a fascinating look behind the scenes at the historic Iveagh House, while Raymond Mooney tells of the changes that have taken place at the Hibernian Club, which was originally a gentlemen's club founded by Daniel O'Connell. Contributors reminisce light-heartedly about their memories of Stephen's Green, while Edmund Lynch, one of the founders of the Irish Gay Rights Association, recalls the important role played by Rice's, one of Dublin's first gay-friendly pubs. We hear of the social changes to the area, as observed by Eddie McEvoy, who has been a barber on Grafton Street for fifty-five years, then Bridget Spain explains why she loves her job as the minister of the nearby Unitarian Church. Looking to the past, Arthur Flynn tells of Dublin's first Catholic University at Newman House, while looking to the future the impact of one-way streets, pedestrianisation and the Luas system is reviewed.  The programme concludes with contributors expressing what Stephen's Green means to them, and their hopes for its future. BROADCAST ­TIMES: WIGS ON THE GREEN was broadcast on Newstalk 106-108fm on Sunday 21st July at 7am with repeat broadcast on Saturday 27th July at 9pm CREDITS: WIGS ON THE GREEN was produced by Brian Gallagher, and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television License Fee. Quotes from WIGS ON THE GREEN: “Adolf Hitler's half brother, Alyious Hitler, worked here.  He would have washed the pots in the kitchen.”  Denis O'Brien Concierge, Shelbourne Hotel.  “I started in '64 and I'm still working there - I must be the oldest working in Grafton Street,” Eddie McEvoy, barber. “Trying to get the work done safely - with 4.6 million visitors it's impossible sometimes to get grass cut,” Gerry Donaghue, St Stephen's Green Parks Service Manager “For a lot of people, going into Rices was the start of their journey to their full freedom as a person.” Edmund Lynch, founder member, Irish Gay Rights Movement. “We employ over seventy nationalities, speaking forty languages, working in almoist every time zone.  So this is a global organisation, working for Ireland, centred and headquarted, in a quiet house on the south side of St Stephen's Green.” Niall Breslan, Director General, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  

Buena Park School District Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes discusses learning and literacy, the new Buena Park mission and vision, 1:1 iPad technology rollout, International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Advanced Placement courses at Buena Park Junior High and the Disney Musical Elementary School program.

Standard-Times' Sunday Editor Jack Spillane introduces us to newly appointed Park Supt. Jennifer White Smith.

Standard-Times' Sunday Editor Jack Spillane introduces us to newly appointed Park Supt. Jennifer White Smith.

Camp David is nestled in the bounds of Catoctin Mountain Park, but you wouldn't know it if you visited. The private presidential getaway turned 75 last year, and it's been a retreat for presidents from Franklin Roosevelt to Donald Trump, who's controversially preferred Mar-a-Lago or Bedminster. The closest the public will ever get is from well beyond its maximum security fences, but on Tuesday, we get a peek inside Camp David and its home, Catoctin Mountain Park, with Rick Slade, ranger and park superintendent.

It's been five years since Nathan Burrell took over for Ralph White at the helm of the James Park. Burrell talks about the future of the park, as well as the constant challenges of managing an attraction that drew nearly 2 million visitors last year.

Matt Carroll did not follow a typical path to becoming a Superintendent with the National Park Service.  During a full career with the Air Force, Matt picked up all the skills he would need to be a Park Superintendent; management, budgets, leadership, operations and more. He also volunteered with the National Park Service for many years before he retired from the Air Force.  Typically, by the time a ranger becomes a superintendent, he or she has been immersed in the culture of the park service for years. Matt came in from the outside to the role of Superintendent of Greenbelt Park and Baltimore-Washington Parkway.  Shortly after joining the Greenbelt Parkway, Matt developed a list of 2016 Superintendent Priorities. Matt posted the priorities at Park Headquarters so park staff, volunteers, and visitors could see them.  Here are the 2016 Superintendent Priorities for the Greenbelt Park and Baltimore-Washington Parkway; Improve Visitor Experience, Customer Support & Partnerships Institute Sound Business Practices Foster a Culture of Safety in Daily Operations Ensure Good Stewardship of Park Resources and Facilities Develop and Support a Professional Workforce

Cam Sholly joins the Park Leaders Show to offer a look at the National Park Service from a Region perspective. Cam is the Region Director for the Midwest Region of the National Park Service. In this episode, Cam explains how the Region offices offer support to parks throughout the region by putting Parks First.  Cam discusses his experience as a ranger in the field as a Chief Ranger and Park Superintendent and moving into positions in Washington DC and a Region office.  This episode will give you an understanding how the National Park Service operates from a Region level to a Park level. You will also gain insight on how a seasonal National Park Service can work towards a permanent position.  We also discuss the impact parks can have on local economies and how parks can work with community partners to protect and enhance a park while boosting local tourism. 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular National Park in the United States. People come from all over the eastern half of the country to visit the Smoky Mountains and drive visitation higher than park service icons such as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon. The key to operating Great Smoky Mountains is not necessarily the visitors who come from other places, the key is connecting to the community. Cassius Cash, Superintendent of Great Smokey Mountain National Park The importance of connecting a park to the local community is exactly why Cassius Cash is the perfect fit for Park Superintendent. New to his role at Great Smoky Mountains, Cassius brings his concept of Listen - Learn - Build and is intent on connecting to the local community. Cassius come to Great Smoky Mountains from Boston, where he served as the Superintendent as Boston National Historic Park and Boston African American National Historic Site. In Boston, Cassius used stories to rebrand the park and built impactful connections in the community. Superintendent Cash also took a deeper look into the historic stories most people know to find additional stories that include more people. Finding more inclusive stories is a key to building more interest and support in our parks and Cassius Cash is a model of how to put those stories to work. Inclusive stories connect parks to people of different backgrounds, interests, and geographies. Superintendent Cash understands it does not matter if he is in an urban Boston park or park in the Appalachian mountains, connecting to the community and including everyone is the key to a thriving park.

I know Park Leaders is on a roll when I end up talking with someone like Richard Rojas. It is a sign to me the dots are starting to connect. I was introduced to Mr. Rojas through Jose Gonzalez of Latino Outdoors. I was introduced to Jose through John Griffith of the California Conservation Corps. Unexpectedly talking with Richard Rojas was like stumbling onto a treasure chest. He is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom about park management, and the issue parks are faced with. Richard Rojas had a 32 year career with California State Parks. He rose through the ranks, beginning as a Park Ranger, promoted to Supervising Ranger, Park Superintendent, Chief Ranger, and finally served as District Superintendent for the Channel Coast District from 2000-2007. We talk about diversity, of course since Richard came to be known as the "diversity guy" in California State Parks. But it would not be right to stick to a single topic when talking with someone who has as much experience and wisdom as Richard Rojas. We talk about hiring and managing staff, the need for parks to be more flexible, and what other park systems can learn from the California State Park system. Richard also shares what question he would ask a job candidate if he could only ask a single question. You don't want to miss his answer. He also challenges us to consider what our legacy will be. Resources • California State Parks • Latino Outdoors • Parks Forward  

1. Dr. Alan Kadish - (Medford, OR) Naturopath discussing Vitamin D and why you need it and a misunderstood supplement. For additional information, please visit www.centerofhealth.com/ 2. Chip Jenkins (Sedro-Woolley, WA), Park Superintendent with North Cascades National Park Complex... discuss why the park is considered a complex and focus on Lake Chelan... For additional information, please visit www.nps.gov/noca -

Rep. Dennis Richardson (Central Point, OR), Oregon State Representative, District Four and Vice Chair for Health Care Committee as well as various other committees, reviews state and national healthcare policies for 2008. For additional information, please visit www.leg.state.or.us/richardson/. Second guest, Paul Labovitz (St. Paul, MN), Park Superintendent with the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, discusses how the Mississippi River is one of the most complex floodplain river ecosystems on the planet, and easily one of the defining features of the North American continent. The 72 mile stretch of river running through the Minneapolis – St. Paul metropolitan area, changes character more than it does anywhere else along its 2,300 mile length (Part 1). For additional information, please visit www.nps.gov/miss.

The Discovery Channel and the National Park Service produce a TV show about parks in the Washington, DC area. Hosted by Park Superintendent, Gale Hazelwood.