CDC Releases Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Professionals Serving Youth
By NRPA Health Team | Posted on August 26, 2022
As one of the largest providers of out-of-school time programs for youth and families, park and recreation professionals can look to the CDC’s updated guidance to help navigate their response to the monkeypox outbreak.
Get Outside! Four Ideas for Outdoor Fundraisers
By Brad Dowhaniuk | Posted on August 24, 2022
Park and recreation agencies can unite with their community for a cause. These four outdoor fundraising ideas get your supporters outside while fundraising.
Providing Opportunities for Those Who Think Differently — September Bonus Episode
By Cort Jones | Posted on August 18, 2022
On the September bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we're chatting with 2022 NRPA Annual Conference speaker, Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned scientist, animal behaviorist, advocate for autism and author.
Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Take Action Now
By Asia Simms | Posted on August 16, 2022
NRPA strongly urges the passage of the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act, and with it, a robust Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) that supports youth and their families.
On a Mission to Make Aquatics More Equitable — Episode 118
By Cort Jones | Posted on August 16, 2022
On the latest episode of Open Space Radio, we're joined by Kate Connell, CPRP, the aquatics program supervisor for Iowa City Parks and Recreation and creator of Equitable Aquatics. She is also a recipient of the 2022 NRPA Young Professional Fellowship!
Book Recommendation: Invisible Women
By Tim Herd, CPRE | Posted on August 12, 2022
Tim Herd, CPRE, the CEO of the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, shares his recommendation for "Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men" by Caroline Criado Perez.
