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Naperville Park District, serving a large Chicago suburb, shares stories of people passionate about health, nature, sports, community and everything related to parks and recreation. Visit our website ... more
FAQs about ParkTalk Podcast:How many episodes does ParkTalk Podcast have?The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.
December 08, 2021S26 Episode 03: Winter WildlifeNature Center Manager Angelique Harshman gives insight into the needs and habits of common animals and birds that overwinter in northern Illinois, where to see them, bird feeding tips, and how to look for animal tracks in the snow....more16minPlay
November 22, 2021S26 Episode 02: FirefliesDr. Doug Taron, biologist and Chief Curator of the Chicago Academy of Sciences at the Peggy Notebaert Museum, discusses the unique characteristics of fireflies and how to appreciate and protect them....more17minPlay
November 09, 2021S26 Episode 01: Sustainability on a Local LevelBen Mjolsness, the City of Naperville’s first Sustainability Coordinator, discusses the City’s opportunities for working with local partners to make progress in saving energy, reducing waste and conserving our natural environment on a local level....more16minPlay
October 07, 2021S25 - Episode 03: Creative Expansion of the Disc Golf CourseJohn Teper and Spencer Huard explain the latest improvements to the disc golf course at Knoch Knolls Park and why they enjoy the sport and this location....more16minPlay
September 13, 2021S25 Episode 02 Driving A Cleaner, Greener FleetLee Meyer, a fleet technician for the Naperville Park District, explains the latest improvements that make the District’s vehicles and equipment cleaner, greener, safer and more efficient....more16minPlay
August 20, 2021S25 Episode 01: Everyday Inventions For Better ParksJohn Teper, one of the park operations managers for the Naperville Park District, shares some of the innovations that staff has developed to solve everyday problems. These include a dust shield for a baseball field groomer, a paint mixing station, floating islands of native plants in ponds and more....more15minPlay
July 28, 2021S24 Episode 03: Healthy Minds For Senior AdultsGeriatric psychiatrist Dr. Sachin Bhalerao explains the challenges of isolation for older adults and offers hope and practical advice for those recovering from mental illnesses that may have developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also discusses the importance of structure and social contact in maintaining a healthy mind in both good and bad times....more16minPlay
July 14, 2021S 24 - Episode 02 - Boosting Mental WellnessGina Sharp, President and CEO of Linden Oaks Behavior Health, comments on the mental health pandemic that has occurred with COVID-19 and gives tips for returning to work, coping with stress, connecting with nature and getting the rest we need....more17minPlay
June 24, 2021S24 - Episode 01: Kids, Stress And Mental HealthKidsMatter is a local nonprofit working to empower kids to realize their purpose, know their value and find their pathway. Executive Director and CEO Nina Menis describes the community resources available to help youth cope with anxiety and emerge stronger from the pandemic....more16minPlay
May 25, 2021S23 Episode 02: Gold Star Families MemorialJennifer Slown and Lew Breese describe the future Gold Star Families Memorial planned for Veterans Park in Naperville, why it's important and how others can help....more15minPlay
FAQs about ParkTalk Podcast:How many episodes does ParkTalk Podcast have?The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.