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The National Parks Classroom

April 8, 2025 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Ep 314 The National Parks Classroom

“I’m going to do something that’s connected to the national parks or our or a state park near me so that I can use my knowledge and see the real world impact it has. And that way, I never am stuck in class asking, why is this important? Why on earth do I have to […]

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Rethinking Park Restrooms

February 18, 2025 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show ep 313 rethinking park restrooms

“We’ve designed the bathroom to be agnostic to the environment in which it goes. There are certainly other operational considerations the further out you go, but there’s really no fundamental limitation as to where we put a throne.” The days of endless maintenance and poorly maintained facilities might just be behind us. While bathrooms in […]

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Dealing With Administrative Change

January 28, 2025 by Jody Maberry

 “You have to be ready because change is constant, and you have to be able to adapt and adjust.” As the retired director of South Carolina State Parks and a current professor at Clemson University, Phil Gaines has wisdom on navigating administrative changes in park systems that is invaluable. Phil joined me to break down the […]

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The Role of Philanthropy in Parks

January 21, 2025 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Ep 311 The Role of philanthropy in parks

“Nothing gets done without partners. And in fact, it’s way more fun when you get to do it with other people.” Philanthropy is a powerful tool that often goes unnoticed in the world of park management. This week, I had the privilege of diving deep into this crucial topic with Sarah Unz, Vice President of […]

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Connecting With Nature in the Classroom

January 14, 2025 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show ep 310 Connecting with Nature in the Classroom

“They’ve done studies observing children in a park. They issue the more organized places like a like a soccer field or basketball court, but the kids always end up on the edges where the trees or the brush is just messing around.” Childhood adventures in nature often shape a lifetime of curiosity and exploration. Yet, […]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: national parks, OutSCIder, Park Ranger, Science Education

The History of Public Lands

December 10, 2024 by Jody Maberry

1 / 1 – Park Leaders Show Ep 309 The History of Public Lands

“After 43 years of doing this, some things didn’t sound accurate to me. So I started researching this in in order to to put together a program to go out and really explain what the history of these places are and what is fact and what is fiction.” When was the last time you thought […]

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Creating a City Level Junior Ranger Program

December 3, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Ep 308 creating a city level junior ranger program

“Signs don’t do much. It’s the educational programs where you’re actually talking to people that are the most effective in changing behaviors.” Sean Underhill is a park ranger from Prescott, Arizona helping get city-level park programs up and running. He shares insights into their extensive volunteer efforts and a new ranger program that is building […]

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Honoring Fallen Park Rangers

November 26, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Ep 307 Honoring Fallen Park Rangers

“We honor our profession and we’re proud of what we do to remember those that we lost.” Park Rangers often dedicate their life to the preservation of nature. There is another side of the work that is less known; Uncovering the forgotten stories of those who paid the ultimate price. My conversation with Jeff Ohlfs, […]

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The Impact of Natural Disasters on Parks

October 22, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Ep 306 The impact of natural disasters on parks

“As a helper, as a as a compassionate individual, you can get compassion fatigue, physical fatigue, and emotional fatigue because it is devastating.” Nature’s fury can teach us some of the most valuable lessons. The one constant challenge Donald Forgione faced during his career leading Florida State Parks was mother nature herself. Particularly hurricanes. During […]

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Talking About the Glacier Park Conservancy

September 17, 2024 by Jody Maberry

Park Leaders Show Ep 305 Talking About the Glacier Park Conservancy

“By bringing varied backgrounds into conservation careers, we are ensuring our parks represent all of America.” In Glacier National Park, the journey to reintroduce bison is a great example of the power of perseverance and learning from failure. The collaborative effort between the US Federal Government, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Glacier Park leaders, and […]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Conservation, Glacier National Park, National Parks Conservation Association, Park Leaders, US Fish and Wildlife Service

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