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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 40 MIN

Why Communities Need Green Spaces

from Big Blend Radio

In this special Earth Day episode of the Big Blend Radio, we’re joined by Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, to dive into the growing lifestyle trend of “backyarding” – the shift of indoor activities like dining, working, exercising, and entertaining to our outdoor spaces.Kris shares how this powerful movement is encouraging communities across the country to invest in urban parks, public green spaces, and sustainable outdoor living areas. With over 15 years of advocacy, the TurfMutt Foundation continues to champion the health, environmental, and social benefits of getting outside and caring for our green spaces.🎧 In this episode:* Discover what “backyarding” means and why it matters* Learn the Top 5 Reasons communities should invest in green spaces for well-being and resilience* Explore how public parks and urban landscapes are becoming the new “backyards” for people everywhere🌱 Listen now and join the movement to get outside, get active, and green your community!🔗 Learn more: https://www.turfmutt.com/ 🌎 In celebration of Earth Day, this episode is featured on Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel," "Nature Connection," "Quality of Life," and "Big Daily Blend" Podcast Channels. Explore Big Blend Radio's full network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 22, 2025

In this special Earth Day episode of the Big Blend Radio, we’re joined by Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, to dive into the growing lifestyle trend of “backyarding” – the shift of indoor activities like dining, working, exercising, and entertaining to our outdoor spaces.Kris shares how this powerful movement is encouraging communities across the country to invest in urban parks, public green spaces, and sustainable outdoor living areas. With over 15 years of advocacy, the TurfMutt Foundation continues to champion the health, environmental, and social benefits of getting outside and caring for our green spaces.🎧 In this episode:* Discover what “backyarding” means and why it matters* Learn the Top 5 Reasons communities should invest in green spaces for well-being and resilience* Explore how public parks and urban landscapes are becoming the new “backyards” for people everywhere🌱 Listen now and join the movement to get outside, get active, and green your community!🔗 Learn more: https://www.turfmutt.com/ 🌎 In celebration of Earth Day, this episode is featured on Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel," "Nature Connection," "Quality of Life," and "Big Daily Blend" Podcast Channels. Explore Big Blend Radio's full network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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