Monarch Count blog 410

Western Monarchs: Just Hanging on by a Limb

By Michele White, CAE, IOM | Posted on January 31, 2020

In 2019, the western monarch count was less than 30,000 — similar to the year before — which is 1 percent of their original historical levels. This is a cause for great concern.

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Group mentor blog 410

Park Professionals Thank Their Mentors, Have You?

By Jennifer Fulcher-Nguyen | Posted on January 30, 2020

January 30 was #ThankYourMentor day, and we celebrated by taking a look back on the messages some of our social media followers had for their mentors.

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Lauren Eck 410

How Earning Your CPRP Helps You Step Up Your Professional Game

By Lauren Eck, CPRP | Posted on January 28, 2020

Obtaining this invaluable credential in the park and recreation field is a great way to refine your knowledge, further your career and stay committed to the profession.

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OSR Episode 58 410

Turning Impossible Situations Into Opportunities — Episode 058

By Cort Jones and Roxanne Sutton | Posted on January 28, 2020

What started as a way for Jessica to cope with her mother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s has turned into multiple programs and cross-department partnerships that are enriching an entire community and making it safer.

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Courageous Leadership February Bonus Episode 410

What Does It Take to Be a Courageous Leader? — February Bonus Episode

By Roxanne Sutton and Cort Jones | Posted on January 23, 2020

On this episode of Open Space Radio, we chat with Jamie Sabbach, president and CEO of 110% Inc. and Amilia Consulting USA, about true courageous leadership and why it is so important to park and recreation professionals.

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Challenges of a Small Park District 410

Challenges Faced by Small Park Districts

By Michael McCann, MS | Posted on January 21, 2020

Navigating the challenges of a small park district is well worth it when staff is able to experience the impact they make on their communities.

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