Highlighting the 2022 Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Winners
By Michele White, CAE, IOM | Posted on October 28, 2022
This September, NRPA hosted its fourth annual Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz. This year, we had many agencies join us again, while welcoming new agencies who hosted a BioBlitz for the first time.
Data: The Next Frontier
By Austin Barrett | Posted on October 27, 2022
Learn more about NRPA’s new Data and Mapping Resource Library, which offers a collection of relevant, publicly available databases and visualizations curated for park and recreation professionals and advocates.
Post-Event Surveys: How Feedback Can Improve Park Events
By Kerry McCreadie | Posted on October 25, 2022
Park and recreation agencies can benefit greatly from collecting post-event feedback from the community. Learn why and how to use surveys with this quick guide.
Adopting a Mentoring Mindset
By Lauren Kiefert | Posted on October 21, 2022
One in three young people in the United States are growing up without a mentor. To help adults be more intentional when interacting with young people, the “mentoring mindset” outlines four ways adults can support youth.
5 Tips for Supporting Adults with Arthritis in Your Community
By Tiff Cunin | Posted on October 12, 2022
In celebration of World Arthritis Day this October 12, NRPA's Tiff Cunin shares five tips for supporting adults with arthritis in your community.
Environmental Email: Digitally Share Eco-Friendly Practices
By De’Yonté Wilkinson | Posted on October 5, 2022
The world has gone completely digital. This means it is important to use digital media to share eco-friendly practices so that people remember to take care of the world around them - especially the rising generation.
Attracting Diverse Visitors Improves Your Community
By Bridget Marquis | Posted on October 3, 2022
Since 2016, Memphis, Tennesee, has been working on transforming its Mississippi Riverfront from miles of underutilized public space into a series of connected parks, gathering places and civic spaces that are both vibrant and welcoming.