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Category Archives: October 2007
Plan The Work, Work The Plan
Editor’s note: This article is part of an ongoing series about Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs aimed at minimizing, not eliminating, the use of pesticides on sports fields and other public property. The author is the Director of Leisure Services … Continue reading
Wanted: Digital Kids
Each year, thousands of suitcase-toting campers are encouraged to turn off the televisions, video game consoles and computer screens that occupy much of their time during the school year, and return to nature. But that’s not the case for thousands … Continue reading
Urban Sprawl — Tips and Tricks
Urban sprawl happens, and it seems to happen quickly. Here in Chandler, Ariz., just outside Phoenix, the population is rocketing past 245,000 citizens and keeping all of us in parks and recreation working double-time to keep up. So far, we’ve … Continue reading
Going To The Dogs
Almost 40 percent of American families share their homes with a dog–73 million dogs in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Like children, once you have one, it is often easier to have two or more. A quarter of … Continue reading
Lighting The Path
Without proper outdoor lighting, the batter can’t see the ball. The lover trips on a rock and misses the kiss. Families don’t feel safe and visit less often. And the neighbors complain. Good lighting adds character and charm to your … Continue reading