www.nrPa.Org * aPrIL 2012 * vOL. 47 * nO. 4 MAGAZiNe COv e r S tO ry 37 Natural Leaders Parks and recreation leaders detail approaches to conservation that are as varied as the agencies and regions they represent. at the heart of each successful initiative is a focus on public engagement. Elizabeth Beard and Maureen Hannan F e At U R e 44 Public-Private Partnerships Warren Meyer champions one of the more controversial park funding models. Phil Hayward contents COVER PHOTO: NYC PARKS 2 Parks & Recreation A P R I L 2 0 1 2 w w w . N R P A . O R G