The Public Lands Podcast

Kim and Finola chat with Ranger Hunter and Ranger Bobby about all of the cool work that they do! Listen now to learn about the Salt Lake City Park Ranger program.

Join Kim and Finola as they talk about what is means to be a steward! What even is stewardship? How can you get involved and volunteer with Salt Lake City Public Lands? Listen now to have allllll of your questions answered!

Today Kim and Finola talk about all things flowers in Salt Lake City Public Lands. It's an episode that is almost as beautiful as the flowers themselves, you won't want to miss it!

Calling all dog owners!

Let's face it, poop is a problem. Join Finola and Kim as they deep dive all things dog poop with Tyler Fonarow, Director of Salt Lake City Trails & Natural Lands.

Today Finola and Kim chat with Tony, Urban Forestry Division Director, and Nate Orbock, Urban Forestry Services Supervisor. Listen to the episode to learn about Salt Lake City's unique tree canopy. Trees are so important to our daily lives and Tony and Nate are here to tell you about what you can do to help them grow!

On today's show, Jake Eiting, Trails and Natural Lands Operation Manager, joins Kim and Finola to discuss maintaining our public land ecosystems. Jake loves to recreate outdoors and take advantage of everything our city has to offer. Listen to learn the best practices when using in our trail system and find out his personal recommendations for the best running trails in SLC!

Joining us on the Public Lands Podcast is Nick Frederick, Park Ranger Program Director. In this episode we dive into all things SLC Park Rangers! Listen now to learn about what they do and and how the rangers make a difference in our community.

Join us on this episode of the Public Lands Podcast as we talk to Joe Ramos, the Parks Business and Operations Manager, about the importance of parks and how we can protect them.

Join us this week as we talk to Salt Lake City Public Lands Communications Manager, Jana Cunningham, about what she does to get her kids out in nature. The episode is full of fun recommendations, tips/tricks, and more!

Kick off the summer with your family at Children's Day on June 6 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Meadows Community Park. You wont want to miss it!

Join us as we chat all things Public Lands Projects from conception to completion with Senior Planning Strategist, Kat Andra. You won't want to miss this episode!

Our 2026 Community Events season kicks off this weekend! Join us for a conversation with Lynze Twede and Cali Holcombe from our events team as they share why gathering and celebrating in our public lands matters so much.

What brings communities together? In this episode, Deputy Director Tyler Murdock shares how shared spaces foster connection and belonging. Join us as we discuss why public lands matter.

Welcome to the Salt Lake City Public Lands Podcast! Join us as we chat with the department's Director, Kim Shelley, about our mission, vision, and values.