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Keri Konold joined me for another episode on the podcast this week to talk about public engagement in relation to conservation and recreation. It can be difficult to achieve a balance between conservation and recreation; they seem like opposing sides, and yet one in the same. Keri talks about using the SHIFT principles to reframe the conversation to make progress. We also dive into her philosophy behind public engagement and some of the ways she has found success when talking to communities, large or small.
Keri is currently the Community Relations Officer at City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, in addition to being a Project Consultant for GreenPlay, LLC.
Keri is raising the bar by:
redefining “public engagement” to actually just mean real conversations
always having her goals and objectives top of mind before diving into strategy.
changing the conversation because promote conservation and recreation can thrive simultaneously
“I encourage professionals to not be daunted by public engagement, but rather embrace it and leverage it to provide a better product so our communities whom we serve can go out and have the experiences that they value.”
In this episode you’ll learn:
how a culture of collaboration can help create a shared language about conservation on pubic and private land
Why developing personal relationships pays off dividends in the end when getting things done
If anyone has a stake in the game - as in--> they value something you do, then value their opinion.
“If you know your objective up front, then you can determine the strategy for getting there.”
“'Public engagement' are filthy words for simply having a conversation"
“bringing our professional skill
“If you don’t tell people what you expect, and what you need, then you’re not going to get it."
Louise Benitas
Why is conservation important? We can use access as a way to develop ethos for developing
How do we make sure public lands are relevant? cultural groups, age groups
Economic impact?
Additional Resources: shiftjh.org/
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