Find Your Park and Recreation Unicorn
By Hayley Herzing | Posted on May 21, 2019
We know finding the right fit for your job openings can difficult, but what if I told you that you can find the perfect employee with all the qualities that you are looking for?
Answering Your Marketing and Communications Questions (And Whether or Not YOU Should Have a Podcast) — Episode 039
By Roxanne Sutton and Cort Jones | Posted on May 20, 2019
We're taking a deeper dive into some of the questions we received during a recent webinar alongside our friend, colleague and NRPA’s Senior Manager of Public Relations, Heather Williams.
Reducing Hunger Among Older Adults in Mount Vernon, New York
By Lesha Spencer-Brown, MPH, CPH | Posted on May 16, 2019
For many older adults in Mount Vernon, New York, the threat of hunger is a stark reality.
The 2019 NRPA Annual Conference Preview
By National Recreation and Park Association | Posted on May 13, 2019
Whether you are a repeat NRPA Annual Conference attendee or a newbie, you probably want to know a little more about the event before (or after) you register. Here is a preview to help you plan.
Meaningful Community Engagement: NRPA Resource and Conference Training
By Jared Mummert | Posted on May 10, 2019
We have created a Community Engagement Resource Guide to ensure that equitable and inclusive community engagement is incorporated throughout the planning, design, maintenance and activation of neighborhood parks and park-system plans.
Growing Food and Community: Garden for All Ages
By Kerstin Martin Ams | Posted on May 9, 2019
The Meadville Area Recreation Complex (MARC) Community Garden, entering its fifth season, is a gathering place for community members of all ages.
National Prevention Week
By Allison Colman, Cassie Pais and Lauren Kiefert | Posted on May 7, 2019
Each year for National Prevention Week, communities and organizations nationwide come together to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health.
Older Americans Month 2019: Connect, Create, Contribute
By Lesha Spencer-Brown, MPH, CPH | Posted on May 3, 2019
May is Older Americans Month, and we're celebrating the adults age 60 and older who are making a positive impact in communities across the country.
A Farewell Interview with Barbara Tulipane and How Parks Will Save the World — Episode 038
By Cort Jones and Roxanne Sutton | Posted on May 1, 2019
On this episode, we’re chatting with Barbara Tulipane, NRPA’s president and CEO, about the incredible 11 years she has spent helping transform NRPA into what it is today. But we can’t help being saddened that we’re having this discussion because of her upcoming retirement in June.
NRPA BioBlitz: How We Found 123 Species in Two Hours
By Michele White | Posted on April 29, 2019
We love pollinators here at NRPA and to celebrate Earth Week, we held a pollinator BioBlitz at our headquarters. Our BioBlitz, focused on pollinators and plants, took a snapshot of the pollinators that can be found here and the local flora that is available to support them.
Let NRPA Digital Badges Help You Stand Out
By Julie A. Boland, CPRE, CAE | Posted on April 24, 2019
Accredited Agencies, Certified professionals, Directors School Graduates and Spotlight Award-winners have already put in the time and effort to accomplish great things, but now they can add to that recognition with NRPA Digital Badges.
4 Vital Reasons You Should Be Screening Everyone, Even If They Don’t Work with Kids
By Background Investigation Bureau (BIB) | Posted on April 23, 2019
Background checks do more than protect people, they help protect other vulnerabilities in your organization, such as your resources and your reputation.
Turning "Ugh, Another Meeting?" into "Yay, Another Meeting!" — Episode 037
By Cort Jones | Posted on April 15, 2019
On this episode of Open Space Radio, we're speaking with Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom about how staff meetings don't have to be a waste of valuable time and can be places where amazing ideas are born.
Summer Camp Safety Preparation Guide
By ePACT Network | Posted on April 10, 2019
Summer camps are some of the most popular programs for any park and recreation organization and it’s extremely important to be prepared for incidents that might come up throughout the course of a camp or activity.
7 Ways to Celebrate Earth Month at Your Local Park
By Roxanne Sutton | Posted on April 7, 2019
Trees are blooming, people are sneezing — spring is in the air and April is here! As we thaw out from the winter months, its easy to see why April is the perfect time to celebrate Earth.
More Than a Meal
By Erika Tang | Posted on March 26, 2019
Lewisville Parks and Recreation in Texas is helping older adults age well and supports NRPA’s Healthy Aging in Parks Initiative in efforts to improve and maintain the health and wellness of older adults through parks and recreation.
Community-Minded Design with Todd Lehman — Episode 036
By Cort Jones and Roxanne Sutton | Posted on March 25, 2019
On this episode of Open Space Radio, we talk with Todd Lehman, Cre8Play's owner and "design guy," about the benefits of keeping a community's spirit in mind when designing play spaces.
Turn Your Passion into a Presentation
By Ben Johnson, CPRP | Posted on March 22, 2019
Presenting a Speed Session at the NRPA Annual Conference is a great professional development tool for the novice and experienced speaker alike.