The Challenge of Biochar and Biosolids

Juanita Irizarry from Friends of the Parks returns to talk about the progress of the proposed Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. Liz Moran Stelk of Illinois Stewardship Alliance and Andy Olsen from ELPC say we need a better 2018 Farm Bill. Dan Dinelli from North Shore Country Club, Tom Marerro of Wakefield Biochar and Dominic Brose from MWRD talk biochar and biosolids.

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September 16, 2017 – Remaking Plans to Remake Jackson Park

Friends of the Parks Executive Director Juanita Irizarry returns to the show to discuss the latest developments surrounding the proposed Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s Jackson Park.

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June 17, 2017 – The Obama Library: Baby Steps for Transparency

Juanita Irizarry, Executive Director of Friends of the Parks (FOTP) returns to talk about scheduled meetings that are designed to provide input from the community regarding the proposed Obama Library and other changes to south side parks.

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June 3, 2017 – Parks As Democracy

Friends of the Parks Executive Director Juanita Irizarry discusses issues like the Obama Library, plans to create a PGA-calibre golf course on Chicago’s south side, and the upcoming conference, Parks as Democracy?

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