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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Hello everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:black">The Safe Routes Partnership and Oregon Health Authority have just released </span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><a href="https://saferoutespartnership.org/resources/toolkit/connecting-people-parks"><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#06357A">Connecting
People to Parks:</span></em><strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#06357A"> </span></i></strong><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#06357A">A Toolkit to Increase Safe and Equitable</span></em><strong><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#06357A"> </span></i></strong><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#06357A">Access
to Local Parks and Green Spaces.</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></em><span style="color:black">This toolkit includes step-by-step guidance through the Safe Routes to Parks framework to increase safe and
equitable access to parks and green spaces. </span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt">There will be a webinar on May 20<sup>th</sup> (see announcement below). Please share with those in your network who may be interested.</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Hilde<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">On Thursday, May 20<sup>th</sup> from 1pm – 2pm PT, the Safe Routes Partnership is hosting a free webinar:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Connecting People to Parks in Oregon Communities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">May 20<sup>th</sup>, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Pacific<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>REGISTER HERE:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><a href="http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/resources/webinar/connecting-people-parks-oregon-communities">http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/resources/webinar/connecting-people-parks-oregon-communities</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">The Safe Routes Partnership and Oregon Health Authority are releasing
<a href="https://saferoutespartnership.org/resources/toolkit/connecting-people-parks">
<i>Connecting People to Parks:<b> </b>A Toolkit to Increase Safe and Equitable<b>
</b>Access to Local Parks and Green Spaces.</i></a><i> </i>This toolkit includes step-by-step guidance through the Safe Routes to Parks framework to increase safe and equitable access to parks and green spaces. This toolkit was developed specifically for communities
in Oregon, however, people from all over the country and backgrounds can benefit from the tools and guidance herein. It focuses on access to parks via active transportation as well as ensuring a high-quality, safe experience within the park itself. As you
work through this toolkit, you can expect to learn how to thoughtfully engage your community, assess barriers to safe and equitable park access, identify goals and take meaningful action steps, and consider how to sustain your ongoing Safe Routes to Parks
efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">On May 20, join a free one-hour webinar to learn more about the new toolkit and hear from community partners for ideas on implementing Safe Routes to Parks in Oregon communities. May is also Arthritis Awareness
Month, and this webinar will explore different ways to align Safe Routes to Parks efforts with physical activity programs like Walk With Ease. Come learn more about Safe Routes to Parks and future peer-learning opportunities in Oregon!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><a href="https://saferoutespartnership-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kahLOduySgW4E7-8h7l2VA">Register for the May 20 webinar!</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">SPEAKERS:</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Allison Harris</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">, Oregon State University Extension Service<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Amanda Parsons</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">, Oregon Recreation and Park Association<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Becky Gilliam</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">, Safe Routes Partnership<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Nicole Paulsen</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">, Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:#232323"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:#232323">J. Hildegard “Hilde” Hinkel, MPH<br>
</span></b><i><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:#232323">Health Systems Policy Specialist</span></i><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:#232323"><br>
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY<br>
Public Health Division <br>
Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:#232323"><a href="mailto:janet.h.hinkel@state.or.us"><span style="color:blue">janet.h.hinkel@state.or.us</span></a>
</span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;color:#232323">Desk: 971-673-3182<br>
Mobile: 971-212-1661<br>
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