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Mixing Work and Play: Building Awareness for Career and Tech Ed Opportunities in Parks and Rec
By Megan Phillippi | Posted on September 21, 2018
Afterschool and summer learning programs, including those offered by local parks and rec agencies, are well positioned to support youth in developing the in-demand skills and competencies sought by employers.
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Secretary Zinke Announces LWCF Allocations
By Kyle Simpson | Posted on September 21, 2018
Secretary Ryan Zinke announced this year’s Land and Water Conservation Fund allocations this week at Acadiana Park Nature Station in Louisiana.
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Universal Recreation: Meh or Magnificent? — Episode 026
By Roxanne Sutton | Posted on September 18, 2018
In this episode, we chat about why universal recreation is important and how it can improve all aspects of parks and recreation.
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Historic Day for the Land and Water Conservation Fund!
By Kyle Simpson | Posted on September 14, 2018
The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources passed legislation that would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conversation Fund.
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Removing Barriers Through Aqua Fitness Programming
By Shauna Lewallen, CPRP | Posted on September 14, 2018
Neuro-Splash has become more than just exercise, for some participants it’s become a support network and given a new outlook on life
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The Dockless Invasion
By Kyle Simpson | Posted on September 12, 2018
The dockless bike and scooter revolution is making a play to enter many metropolitan areas and may be headed to your city next.
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New for Conference — Sport Your Personal Gender Pronoun!
By Allison Colman | Posted on September 10, 2018
A gender pronoun reflects who a person is, how they identify and how they would like to be referred to by others.
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This Delta Community Uses Nutrition to Strengthen the Next Generation
By Allison Colman | Posted on September 7, 2018
In Tunica, Mississippi, community leaders and organizations are working together to make changes that will provide better food access and improve health across the community.
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Monarch Success!
By Michele White, CAE, IOM | Posted on September 4, 2018
We are seeing the fruits of our labor in our NRPA pollinator garden — monarch caterpillars!
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Celebrating Our 25th Episode: Why We Love Park & Rec Pros — Episode 025
By Cort Jones and Roxanne Sutton | Posted on September 4, 2018
To celebrate the 25th episode of Open Space Radio, we're discussing the things we love about park and recreation professionals.