Community Outreach

Familia, Cultura y Comunidad: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Cultural Pillars that Foster Park Access

Growing up in Tucson, parks were the heart of our family gatherings – a spacious spot for my large extended family to come together. I’ll have to admit that keeping track of everyone was a challenge! But it was always safe to call someone prima/primo (cousin) or Tío/Tía (aunt/uncle).

Workshops in Colorado Highlight Safe Routes to Parks Lessons for All

At the end of April, we had a chance to visit two of the four Colorado communities participating in our 2024 Safe Routes to Parks Activating Communities program. For the last four months, each community has hosted engagement activities, surveyed residents, and collected data to inform community goals on improving local park access.

Native American Heritage Month Reminds Us to Learn the Stories of Our Communities

We are entering that time of year when our lives get busy. We partake in holiday feasts and plan to connect with loved ones. In the whirlwind of these preparations, I was reminded of the importance of hitting the pause button by a very curious five-year-old whose favorite question is “why?” As I made my grocery lists and mapped out my trips to the various grocery stores, my son asked, “Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?” A straightforward response is that we use this holiday to give thanks and gratitude.