Thanks SO much for listening to Ottawa Out Loud. We hope you learned and laughed. New episodes release every few weeks.Today, Jessica and Rylie join me to discuss the incredible Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission! Ottawa County is known for its expansive, accessible, and biodiverse natural spaces, and it's the perfect time to start planning your next visit to a park. In this podcast, we talk about the Parks dept, its funding sources, Jess & Rylie's favorite parks, programs, rules & reminders, and an update on the newest park: Ottawa Sands!Make sure to stay tuned all the way to the end to see if Jess & Rylie can pass the Name That Park Challenge!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Announcements Links: Water Quality Forum Info and Registration: https://miottawa.org/wrc/Veterans Services Event Calendar: https://miottawa.org/veterans-services/events/Avoid Financial Scams Classes: https://miottawa.org/sheriff/events/financial-scams/Farming Forward: https://bit.ly/FFAlpine2025Main Segment Links:Ottawa County Parks Foundation Website: https://ottawacountyparksfoundation.orgArt For the Parks: https://ottawacountyparksfoundation.org/2025-art-for-the-parks/Volunteer Opportunities: https://miottawa.org/parks/volunteer/Parks Foundation Volunteer Interest Form: https://ottawacountyparksfoundation.org/volunteer-interest-form/Parks Events Calendar: https://miottawacountyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=AR&Type=HealthWellness,Nature,Recreation,SpecialEvent,VolunteerParks Challenge!: https://miottawa.org/parks/parks-challenge/The Ottawa Sands Project Documentary: https://youtu.be/uHniF2QdFtY?si=Am3GyMSVaAOUKxMcGet your motor vehicle permit online: https://ottawacounty.cmrpay.com/dashboard/landingClick Here to Submit Fan Mail!Connect with us! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for County email updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new Make your voice heard! What do you want to see explained on the podcast? What do you like about the podcast? What can we do better? Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/OttawaOutLoud
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Thanks for listening to the very first episode of Ottawa Out Loud, the Official Podcast of Ottawa County!Jen Brozowski, Program Director of OCCAA (like mocha) and international icon, teaches us about OCCAA’s mission and the life-changing services they offer. We discuss how the department is organized and funded, and we spill all the details about the free, family-friendly, and overall incredible Walk for Warmth event on March 7th at 6pm at EV Construction in Holland. Learn more about OCCAA:Department Page: https://miottawa.org/caa/Sign up to volunteer: https://miottawa.org/caa/volunteer/Walk for Warmth 2025Event Details: https://miottawa.org/caa/walk-for-warmth/Buy a shirt: https://www.bonfire.com/store/ottawa-county-community-action-agency/Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Holland/WalkforWarmthOttawaDonate: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MI/Holland/WalkforWarmthOttawaClick Here to Submit Fan Mail!Connect with us! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for County email updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new Make your voice heard! What do you want to see explained on the podcast? What do you like about the podcast? What can we do better? Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/OttawaOutLoud
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