Ep 88 - A Walk in the Park
About this episode
Kara Escajeda discusses the challenges facing Parrie Haynes Ranch and the importance of parks for communities and the environment.
In this bonus episode we're joined by Kara Escajeda from Parrie Haynes Ranch, a park in Central Texas under threat of being closed. Kara discusses the challenges facing the park, and the current state of public land in Texas. She also explains the importance of parks in general for local communities and the environment, and offers tips for how to advocate for green spaces in your area. Resources discussed in this episode: Save Parrie Haynes Ranch website Parrie Haynes Ranch Facebook group Environment Texas website New state parks in Texas article Urban Heat Islands article Engagement with Parks report EXPLORE Act Have an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com. Like the show? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee, and rate/review us wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.
People in this episode
Host: Jennifer Hetzel
Guest: Kara Escajeda
Topics covered
- parks
- public land
- environment
- advocacy
Keywords
- Texas
- green spaces
- community engagement
- urban heat islands
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Save Parrie Haynes Ranch website, Environment Texas website, New state parks in Texas article, Urban Heat Islands article, Engagement with Parks report, EXPLORE Act
Books & works: A Walk in the Park, Engagement with Parks, Buy Me a Coffee
Places: Central Texas, Texas
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- Ep 89 - Easing into Conservation
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- Ep 85 - Up in the Air
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