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Soaring To New Heights
Years ago, swimmers of all ages flocked to public pools to take a refreshing break from the summer heat. Frolicking in the water and swimming a few laps satisfied a craving for fun, provided a
Leaders In The Field
Leadership often means directing and offering support while staying out of the way. Like a driver of draft horses, workplace leaders need to know how to get the best out of their team. This has been
Does Green Mean Clean?
We have all heard the popular term “going green.” In making a commitment to reduce global warming, pollution, loss of animal habitats, and other environmental concerns, many organizations, government
Performance Evaluations
One of the most difficult tasks expected of management is the end-of-the-year evaluation. Do you say too much? Do you say too little? Do you inadvertently offend the employee with a casual remark
Sustainable Maintenance
As the world’s population grows, more emphasis is being placed on “sustainability” in every aspect of life, from the types of fuel we use to the food we eat; parks and recreation
Creating A Skatepark
As skateboarding gains speed and becomes more accepted throughout the United States, the number of skateparks has increased rapidly. Now that municipalities see that the sport is here to stay, many
Teaching From The Top
Yoga has been around for thousands of years, but has experienced exponential growth in the last 10 years. It is now taught in most gyms, fitness community centers, and traditional yoga studios across
Going Green On The Rooftop!
Visitors to Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens in Rockford, Ill., have been seeing plenty of green—not on the ground—but on the roof. Construction of a 4,300-square-foot green-roof garden at the conservatory
Rebuilding Boston
Boston has a long tradition of re-using historic structuresСconverting churches into housing, fire stations into theaters, woolen-industry warehouses into artist spaces, and many more.
Take A Trip to Sandwich Street
I read in an old travel book about Sandwich Street, located across the Detroit River in the Canadian town of Windsor. Sometimes the biggest mistake on a bus tour can make the best memory.
Going Green On The Rooftop!
Visitors to Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens in Rockford, Ill., have been seeing plenty of greenСnot on the groundСbut on the roof. The green roof at the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens in Rockfo
Destined To Lead
It seems Steve Herrera was destined for a career in recreation. Growing up three blocks from a community center, he spent the bulk of his free time playing sports, forging friendships, and gaining
This-N-That
Field NotesCre8Play is now designing peaceful gardens and play environments which incorporate critical healing elementsКincluding native wildlife, flowers and music.Freshpark Action Sports, a producer
Green Machine
As a child growing up in rural Wisconsin, my next-door neighbor, Little Jeff, got a Green Machine for his birthday.Like the Big Wheel before it, the Green Machine featured a jointed back end that