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The Growing Importance Of Virtual Programming
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced the world to virtual yoga, online happy hours, digital birthday parties, and even live-streamed weddings. Now, citizens of every generation and technology experience level are
Creative Culture
I grew up with six brothers and sisters—all close in age—and there always seemed to be activities at our house, as well as in the backyards and on the streets in the neighborhood.
Zombie Survival Camp
Through the years, we at Kalispell Parks and Recreation in Kalispell, Mont., have struggled to fill a need in the community for some type of programming during the week prior to elementary schools beginning the year. Our traditional summer camp usually ends a week earlier because counselors head back to college, leaving the camp short-staffed.
What A Long, Strange Trip
It’s safe to say that most peoples’ lives came to a screeching halt sometime in March 2020. While many were turning their kitchen tables into makeshift offices, many of you were also dealing with the fallout of
A Safe Dose Of Normalcy
The Downtown Detroit Partnership looks forward to a winter season with a lens of safe practices and health protocols
Responsible Recreation In Parks And Pathways
The McCall Parks and Recreation department has adapted well in the face of change, providing their users with the best service possible
DocNetwork Launches COVID-19 Screening
The new tools are easily available for camps, schools, and businesses
Equity Amidst A Pandemic
Nashville’s Parks and Recreation Department makes changes for safety and equity as they adapt to the pandemic
Arborjet Supports The Food Bank of Western Mass
Arborjet, a leader in plant health for the past 20 years, is pleased to announce a significant grant in support of The Food Bank of Western, MA., which has been on the front lines of emergency food assistance during the COVID pandemic.
A Game Of Telephone
A small town in New York has adapted its programming for all ages, now they just have to spread the word
DocNetwork Announces COVID-19 Screening Tools
DocNetwork, through their CampDoc and SchoolDoc platforms, is continuing to define the cutting edge in health and safety with the launch of new COVID-19 prescreening and screening tools.
Stark Parks Hit The Ground Running
Stark Parks adapted quickly and efficiently to the coronavirus crisis with wildly popular programs
Woolpert, Centric Consulting Help Maximize CARES Act Funding
The partnership provides data, management, and organizational support to help municipalities apply for and receive financial relief in the wake of COVID-19.
The Power Of Place
Minneapolis Parks Foundation Executive Director, Tom Evers, explains the challenges of operating through a pandemic
Industry Leaders Help Recreation Staff Fight COVID-19
PLAYTEC Solutions Partners with Recreation Leader, Commercial Recreation Specialists, to Provide Sanitation and Protection Solutions to the Worldwide Recreation Market
The Need For Justified Disinfection
The rush to disinfect is well-Intentioned but potentially harmful
Rhode Island Brings Back Complimentary Sunscreen Dispensers
The state remains the first and only in the nation to offer this amenity statewide, now touch-free and COVID-compliant.
Haviland helps Out To Fight COVID-19
Grand Rapids, Mich.- Haviland Inc, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals for the swimming pool and spa and industrial plating industries, has adjusted a portion of its manufacturing facility to be able to create
Calhoun Recreation Department Recognized During COVID-19 Pandemic
After a couple weeks of being quarantined, citizens in Calhoun, Ga., began venturing out to local walking trails for their daily exercise. Soon people were noticing God’s beauty in the local parks and began calling
KABOOM! Issues Guidance For Playground Reopening
The nonprofit aims to help playgrounds open safely and equitably, supported by newly released national data stating that at least 23 million kids under 18 are impacted by closures.