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Green Space Stories
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Green spaces are public spaces such as parks, trails, and community gardens that connect people to nature! Hear stories from some of our favorite green spaces and get inspired to explore green spaces near you!
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Episode 8: Episode 0.0 Palos Verdes - Los Angeles, CA
Apr 12, 202100:09:18Tap to summarizeAs common beachfront escape from Los Angeles, Palos Verdes is a popular tourist spot on the California coastline. In this episode, we speak to a budding Youtuber about his experiences in the Palos Verdes tidepools and how we can all do our part to protect the outdoors.
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Episode 7: Episode 2.2 Crystal Cove State Park - Laguna Beach, CA
Apr 12, 202100:10:06Tap to summarizeSituated between land and sea, Crystal Cove is popular year-round as a seaside vacation destination for tourists and a popular hike and beach spot for locals. In this episode, explore the park's ecology with a marine biologist and hear about how humans are changing the landscape.
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Episode 6: Episode 3.1 - Forest Park
Apr 12, 202100:07:42Tap to summarizeForest Park is a 5,200 acre park in the heart of the westside of Portland, Oregon. It contains over 80 miles of trails that have a variety of difficulty levels. It is home to a wide variety of native species and is a favorite place for many Oregonians to visit on a beautiful, or rainy day. In this episode, hear about the wide variety of trails, importance of native species, and why this park is a favorite way for so many people to get outside.
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Episode 5: Episode 4.1 - Madrona Marsh Nature Preserve - Torrance, CA
Apr 12, 202100:15:32Tap to summarizeJasmine continues the Green Space Stories podcast series by speaking to a mother and son about the Madrona Marsh Nature Preserve in Torrance, CA.
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Episode 5: Episode 5.0 Mission Trails Regional Park - San Diego, CA
Apr 11, 202100:11:36Tap to summarizeA short interview with Mansour, a Mission Trails Park Ranger about the impact this park has on its community. Mission Trails Regional Park is one of the largest city managed parks in the country and offers plenty of activities for visitors to enjoy.
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Episode 2: Episode 1.2 Mulholland Ridge Walking Tour
Apr 10, 202100:10:16Tap to summarizeTake a walking tour of Mulholland Ridge in Moraga, CA with a long time resident and trail user. This is the second half of the feature on this green space; you may want to listen to episode 1.1 first for the full background.
Transcribe →Episode 1: Episode 1.1 Mulholland Ridge - Moraga, CA
Apr 10, 202100:11:40Tap to summarizeExplore a favorite neighborhood trail in the CA Bay Area. Mulholland Ridge is a 260 acre preserve between the Town of Moraga, and City of Orinda, Ca. This trail is known for panoramic views, cattle grazing, and bountiful wildlife. Because of its many access points connected to densely populated residential areas, it has become increasingly popular, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, take a hike with some locals, and discover why this place is important to them, and the effects drought and increased use.
Transcribe →Episode 3: Episode 2.1 Crystal Cove State Park - Laguna Beach, CA
Apr 9, 202100:09:56Tap to summarizeCrystal Cove State Park covers 3.2 miles of Southern California Coastline alongside 2,400 acres of woodland and coastal sagebrush in Laguna Beach, California. In this episode, explore the park with some younger folks and hear why this park is meaningful to them!
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