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Category Archives: February 2008
Thirsting For Knowledge
Consider three vignettes: Scene 1: John, parks supervisor, visiting Joe, maintenance staff, at his home for a holiday reception John: “Nice tea garden, Joe! I wasn’t aware you knew about landscape architecture.” Joe: “You never asked!” Scene 2: John, speaking … Continue reading
Start An Environmental Book Club
At nature centers, we conduct classes, camps, and special events for young students, ages pre-school to sixth grade, because part of our mission is to educate. Parents and teachers are used to sending their kids on field trips because they … Continue reading
Professionally Speaking
You probably don’t need government statistics to tell you there is a surge in the fitness industry. Just look at the people coming to your facility. Do you see more Baby Boomers, determined to fight the effects of aging as … Continue reading
Navigating Recreational Software
So you’re ready to take the plunge — or at least you think you are. Recreation software comes in many forms and packages, from programs that can organize a softball league as well as an entire department. Before a parks … Continue reading
Celebrate National Kid’s Craft Day March 14
Your parks and recreation department celebrates the Fourth of July and Valentine’s Day, so why not celebrate National Kid’s Craft Day? This is a great chance for kids and adults to enjoy gluing, painting, coloring, building, decoupaging and sculpting. Plan … Continue reading