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Putting For A Purpose
On a small pitch in London, a young golfer squares her shoulders, listens to the wind, and takes a swing. As the ball flies through the air, another young golfer holds the same colorful club—meant to better teach
Don’t Just Wing It
The instantly recognizable orange and black butterfly is the star and focus of the Minneapolis Monarch Festival ~ Festival de la Monarca. Co-produced by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) and
The Making Of A Pollinator Pantry
Pollinator populations are shrinking around the world. Invasive pests, exposure to pesticides and other chemicals, loss of habitat, loss of species, and changing climate have all contributed to the pollinators’
Elevator Advice
As I write this, summer is looming. Planning is underway. Is there water in the pool? Check. Chlorine? Check. Cash registers installed? Check. Lifeguards hired? Oops! Couldn’t check off that box? Couldn’t get
Caring For Aquatic Facilities
With many aquatic facilities in prolonged shutdown due to COVID-19, staff members face ongoing maintenance issues to ensure that pools and their environments do not decline. Left unattended, culprits
North Bank Bridge Park
There are few things Greater Boston is more well-known for than the Charles River and the landmarks, parks, and trails that border it. Every year, thousands of families, runners, and cyclists enjoy these
Light A Fire Under Your Event
As parks and recreation professionals, we at some point in our career will be involved in events that include fireworks. Typically, these events are some of the largest-attended ones of the year. In many cases,
Everyone In
Just a few years ago, Ziegler Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, used to be a dangerous place. The pool was only open a few months a year. Adults hung out in the playground and drank alcohol. Drive-through drugv
Family Vacation
I sat on my knees in the deep back seat of dad’s new 1965 Galaxie 500 with my chin on the rolled-down window sill. I was 5 years old, but I always had a window seat because I got car sick. Dad worked at Ford,
Proactive Planning
One thing hasn’t changed since I started working in youth sports more than 30 years ago—administrators at every level say parents are the biggest challenge to the success of a program. One of the best ways to