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In Episode 5 of Latchkey Legends, Recreation Programs Specialist Santanu Rahman talks with Buzz Moran, a multimedia sound engineer in Austin, about life as a Gen Xer.

Recreation Programs Specialist Santanu Rahman talks with Dr. Fred L. McGhee, an Anthropologist, Historian, Teacher, Activist, and Public Servant, about life as a Gen Xer.

The impact of partnership programs and highlights some standout projects.

Understanding Land Management 

If you could somehow combine all of Austin’s parkland natural areas – our greenbelts, nature preserves, and other conserved natural lands throughout the city park system – into one contiguous land mass, it would cover…

In Episode 2 of Latchkey Legends, Recreation Programs Specialist Santanu Rahman talks with Karen Browning, a Senior Training Coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin, about life as a Gen Xer.

Melissa Nicholson, CEO of WorkMuse, shares her thoughts and experiences of what is was like growing up as a Gen Xer, and how we navigate through our current times. Latchkey Legends is a Varsity Generation Podcast project that features Generation X…

Pete Rivera talks about how he and his brother advocated for the City of Austin to designate Red Bluff as a nature preserve so that future generations can benefit from the natural area.

Today we'll focus on a final important way that PARKners serve Austin.

PARKners make it easier for you to get involved in Austin parks

You don’t have to be a nature expert to give back to Austin parks. PARKners can help you turn your vision for…

Austin’s urban forest is a vital part of the city's infrastructure, providing environmental, economic, and social benefits to residents. The Forestry Team at Austin Parks and Recreation plays a crucial role in maintaining this resource, caring for…

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