Programming for the Young and Young-at-Heart — Episode 047
By Roxanne Sutton | Posted on August 29, 2019
Today, we’re looking at intergenerational programming – what it is, how it’s working in the field and how it’s impacting those who participate in the programs.
Summer Fresh Foods: Make Healthy Food Fun and Easy to Eat
By Jennifer Fulcher-Nguyen | Posted on August 28, 2019
We make enjoying healthy, summer-fresh foods easier with our Summer Fresh Foods resources.
Conservation Sessions at the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference
By Michele White, CAE, IOM | Posted on August 27, 2019
To help you plan for the upcoming NRPA Annual Conference, here are some of our “must see” conservation sessions that are sure to inspire ideas you can take back home with you.
Create Community Level Impact Through NRPA’s Referral Guide
By Stacey Hammond and Kenneth Cornelius | Posted on August 21, 2019
NRPA's new guide can be used by healthcare providers and community-based organizations in the development of referral processes to increase awareness of and participation in community-based programs and services.
Connecting Generations in Burlington, Vermont
By Lesha Spencer-Brown, MPH, CPH | Posted on August 16, 2019
Even in a picturesque city like Burlington, Vermont, food insecurity and social isolation are ongoing challenges.
How to Implement Farmers Markets and CSA Programs at Your Park & Rec Site
By Maureen Acquino | Posted on August 15, 2019
For years, park and recreation agencies have prioritized offering access to healthy foods and providing families with nutrition education. Farmers markets offer an avenue to continue providing these opportunities.
One Kid Helping Other Kids
By Cole Momcilovich | Posted on August 14, 2019
During the summer months and after school, over 15 million students across the country go hungry because they do not have access to nutritious meals. Cole Momcilovich created a mobile app to help.
eSports at the Rec Center? — Episode 046
By Roxanne Sutton and Cort Jones | Posted on August 12, 2019
eSports, or video game competitions, isn’t new, but it is a growing trend. So much so that eSports is starting to make a space for itself in the world of parks and recreation.
Addressing Equitable Park Access One Session at a Time
By Rachel Banner | Posted on August 8, 2019
We've picked a few equitable park access sessions that you won't want to miss at the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference.
Health and Wellness Sessions at the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference
By Cassie Pais | Posted on August 8, 2019
These health and wellness education sessions at the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference in Baltimore will leave you eager to make advancements back home.
Marketing Recipe for Success #Nailedit
By Katy Keller | Posted on August 7, 2019
Whether you're part of a marketing team or marketing is simply one of the many hats that you wear, you'll be able to get the latest marketing strategies in the Marketing Certificate Program pre-conference workshop.
Tips for Advancing in the Field of Parks and Recreation — Episode 045
By Cort Jones and Roxanne Sutton | Posted on August 5, 2019
Sometimes just taking that first step toward your own professional development seems like a daunting task – especially if you don’t know where to start.