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Alternative Programming
This year marked the 20th anniversary of NAYS’ annual Youth Sports Congress. It was great to be able to travel again with staff members to San Antonio, Texas, and see so many dedicated recreational professionals face to face.
Developing A New Skill Set
We went to an art exhibit the other evening. When you retire, you do things like that: go to an art exhibit with your wife. There was wine and crackers with cheeses I could not pronounce. There were little cheese placards there to endorse my ignorance.
Creating Budget-Friendly Sustainability Plans
Sustainability has become an urgent issue in the nation’s parks departments, as officials manage wildfire-altered landscapes, rising sea levels, and threatened species, among several other issues.
Fishing For Opportunities
A few years back, we were approached by a group of people representing a large outdoor recreation retail outlet with a store located near our manufacturing facility. The group was planning on “adopting” a local fishing area and using their talents to provide enhancements to the lake.
Ready To Act On Climate Change?
Like you, the Urbana Park District in Illinois holds that all people have the right to a healthy and viable environment. Together, working for and with local communities, we can create a more positive future for everyone by choosing clean energy, using resources efficiently, and preparing for climate risks.
Branch Out
Cities are always striving for cleaner air, higher property values, greener parks, and healthier residents. To address these goals, many of the most progressive communities and public park managers turn to trees because of their endless benefits.
Solar-Charging Stations
Solar-powered charging stations are becoming more visible in public areas—especially where there is no access to power lines. The stations are frequently used to charge mobile devices such as laptops and phones.
“A” For Effort
Go for a walk between neighborhood subdivisions in Colesville, Md., and you’ll stumble upon a unique urban oasis. Maydale Conservation Park, managed by Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), features an idyllic stream, a meadow, trails, wetlands, and woodlands across 24 acres.
A Pond-Management Safety Checklist
Lakes and ponds are highly valued in communities for stormwater collection, fishing, swimming, boating, and spending quality time with family and friends. People rely on the health, functionality, and beauty of freshwater resources for long-lasting happiness.
Youth Sports Administration 101: Risk Management
Risk management is never fun, but it is essential in preventing a catastrophic incident that may cause serious harm and shut a league down for good. Risk management does not only include a hazard or physical accident, but can include financial losses or the loss of important records.