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A Growing Program
A horticultural trend is happening in Chicago. People with small green thumbs are gaining interest in urban gardening with the help of a park district program called Harvest Garden.
Getting “Green”horns Started
In the profession of parks, recreation and leisure services, creating, implementing and evaluating programs are the primary tasks. The scope of work is ever-changing, and now includes many non-
Looking For Integrity?
My, what the last few years have wrought: a self-serving LeBron James, a cheating Tiger Woods and a scheming Pat Riley. We witnessed a comeback-hungry Whitney Houston, a battered Rihanna and an
An Even Playing Field
Why do teachers get paid a debatably decent salary, but most coaches are not paid at all? I understand the argument that many times coaches are Billy JonesХs father or a mother who volunteers, but wh
Squeak Loudly
EditorХs Note: This column, ТLBWAУ (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out whatХs going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her des
Committed To "Greener Days And Healthier Ways"
Pick up a newspaper or watch any of the 24-hour news channels long enough and youХre sure to find a story about how Michigan has been--and continues to be--one of the economically hardest-hit areas in
Dripping With Good News
Often, when the topics of water conservation and general water issues arise, people usually focus on why and how we can conserve and protect this valuable resource. However, instead of discussing the
Getting Mileage From The Sun
Combine ChicagoХs reputation as a leader in green initiatives by its consistently adopting innovative environmental solutions with the park districtХs motto, ТOpen Active Green Connected,У and the res
From Splash Pad To Sprinkler
The city of Colton, Calif., recently completed work on a $3-million renovation to its Veterans Park. The project includes the installation of a three-field baseball/softball sports complex, two
2010 Project Portfolio
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture Facility Name: The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community CenterLocation: Salem, Ore.Cost of Project: $33.2 millionType of Facility: Community
This-N-That
Field Notes Hayward Pool Products announces Gina Harris has been promoted to District Sales Manager, as a member of the Southern California Region. Harris previously served as Retail Specialist for
Little Steps
Midway through my first semester of high school, I learned I was moving. My father was taking a new job in Cleveland. I would be attending an all-male, Jesuit school. It was a bit of an adjustment.