Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Bethany Ricks is an experienced naturalist program coordinator who has worked in various educational and environmental roles in organizations such as the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, Minnesota Zoo, and Tamarack Nature Center. With a background in biology and environmental studies, Bethany has also served as a conservation education manager and graduate fellow in environmental education. Bethany has a Master of Science degree in Natural Resources with an emphasis on Environmental Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Bethany's expertise includes teaching, curriculum development, program management, and environmental interpretation.
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Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
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Established in 1883, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) oversees a renowned urban park system spanning 6,809 acres of parkland and water. Featured among its 180 park properties are 55 miles of parkways, 102 miles of Grand Rounds biking and walking paths, 22 lakes, 12 formal gardens, 7 golf courses and 49 recreation centers. The MPRB is proud to provide services, programs and activities that meet the park and recreation needs of diverse communities and ensure race equity, gender inclusion and universal access. Altogether, MPRB properties receive about 26 million visitors annually, and employs approximately 617 full-time and 1,400 part-time and seasonal employees. Park it here for an exciting career by joining the #1 urban park system in the United States as recognized by the Trust for Public Land in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020.