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Join us for ParkFest 2026, 3 days of FREE virtual education for parks, rec, and camp pros.
Registration is open now: events.zoom.us/ev/AgAT5Iiv-y…
The conference happens Oct. 27-29, 2026.
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Autumn inspiration for your #FoliageFriday in Prospect Park! Thank you, IG user mikafino, for capturing the season and sharing your photos of Brooklyn's Backyard. 🍁 Have photos of your own? Tag #ProspectPark so we can see them!
ALT Bright red and orange autumn leaves on a tree branch overlooking a green park under a partly cloudy blue sky in Prospect Park.
ALT Vibrant autumn trees with red, orange, yellow, and green leaves under a clear blue sky in Prospect Park.
ALT Prospect Park Lake reflecting autumn trees with vibrant red and orange foliage under a clear blue sky.
ALT A Prospect Park pathway lined with trees showcasing vibrant autumn foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow under a clear blue sky.
And to close out our Park People tour this week is Camp Leader, Speaker, Author & Consultant Chris Rehs-Dupin, who stopped by to preview his CampFest 2027 session, From Heat To Heart: Strategies for Responding to Angry Caregivers.
This is a powerful convo, with utility for leaders in all industries. Watch it in full on YouTube or listen on Spotify. Both feeds are here: linktr.ee/prbplus
More CampFest info soon. Interested in presenting your big idea? Message [email protected].
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This #WaterAndWastewaterProfessionalsWeek, we're proud to recognize the operators who maintain and monitor the drinking water and wastewater systems throughout Missouri state parks. Their dedication helps keep our parks safe, healthy and welcoming for our visitors.
ALT Worker in yellow safety gear and helmet descending into a confined underground space through a hatch with an orange safety barrier.
ALT Two construction workers in safety gear inspect an open manhole with ventilation equipment on a sunny day.
It's never too early to think about CampFest.
GreenCamps Founder & Executive Director Danny Sudman stopped by Park People to preview one of his two sessions, "Rethinking Food Waste: Turning Camp Meals into Learning Opportunities".
If you have exciting ideas you'd like to share with camp pros Feb. 23-25, 2027, let us know! We have a few speaking slots remaining. Email [email protected] to pitch your session.
And visit our YouTube/Spotify feeds to hear Danny's full chat: linktr.ee/prbplus
Next up on our Park People tour: Kyle Peterson and Brandon Gullotti of @HMCArchitects stopped by to discuss the importance of multi-agency collaboration.
To watch or listen to the full chat, our YouTube and Spotify feeds are here: linktr.ee/prbplus
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Happy Manatee Awareness Day!
Today we’re shining a spotlight on Florida’s gentle giants, the manatees! These peaceful plant-eaters spend their days gliding through our waterways, munching on seagrass, and playing a vital role in keeping aquatic ecosystems healthy and thriving. 🌱
Want to help protect manatees? Here’s how you can make a difference:
🛥️ Observe posted speed limits in manatee zones, slow boats save lives!
🚮 Keep waterways clean and free of trash. Every bit helps.
👀 Give manatees plenty of space when viewing them in the wild, admire from a distance and let them be wild.
Let’s celebrate these remarkable animals and do our part to keep their waters safe and healthy for generations to come! 💙
📸: Manatees at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, @BLM_ES photo
ALT A group of manatees swimming closely together in clear greenish water near the surface.
ICYMI, we're revisiting recent highlights from our Park People podcast.
First up, Tom Wright, business development director @BedfordRP, who walked us through an innovative trail bridge project at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City.
For links to our YouTube and Spotify feeds to hear/watch the full chat: linktr.ee/prbplus
And to read "Connecting Hickory Hill Park," head here: prbplus.com/connecting-hicko…
The Facilities issue is out now!
This month, we're going beyond specs to examine how facilities impact communities. Come for the renovations, stay for the stories of transformation.
Dive into the issue here: prbplus.com/issue-archive/
Cover photo courtesy of @MIMetroparks
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Congratulations to Raleigh's 2026 Tree of the Year. The magnificent and elegant green ash tree at Mordecai Springs Park won the contest. bit.ly/4irLZIH
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PRB+ November, our annual Facilities edition, hits the web Nov. 2. Watch this space for an inside look at our new package of stories.
Photo courtesy of @WackyWorldS
And just like that, ParkFest 2026 is over!
Major thanks to our speakers, our attendees, and our sponsors.
Missed a session or forgot to sign up? View recordings in the event lobby until DECEMBER 1: events.zoom.us/ev/AgAT5Iiv-y…
That's a wrap on Day 2 of ParkFest! Thanks to all of the sponsors, presenters, and attendees who helped make this event a continued success.
Our third and final day is tomorrow.
Register for FREE to attend and watch recordings from Days 1 & 2:
events.zoom.us/ev/AgAT5Iiv-y…
Thanks to all the speakers, attendees, and sponsors who supported Day 1 of ParkFest!! We hope you'll join us for Day 2.
Register for FREE and see the lineup here: events.zoom.us/ev/AgAT5Iiv-y…
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Learn the essentials of creating an emergency action plan for your aquatic facility with our very own Brian Hill on Thursday, October 29, from 12-1 pm CDT. Sign up through the link below!
Ready for ParkFest?
We have a stacked Day 1 lineup TOMORROW. Sign up now to reserve your spot and view the sessions: events.zoom.us/ev/AgAT5Iiv-y…
Conference kicks off at 9 a.m. ET.
Questions? [email protected]
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Whether you plant a tree in your backyard, at your business, or as part of a community project, it counts toward Raleigh's goal of 24,000 trees planted by 2032.
Plant one. Count one.
Learn more and report your tree here: bit.ly/4ypzi7n
ALT A person in a blue shirt embraces a tree, smiling, in a lush, green forest setting.
Ready for ParkFest?
We have a stacked Day 1 lineup TOMORROW. Sign up now to reserve your spot and view the sessions: events.zoom.us/ev/AgAT5Iiv-y…
Conference kicks off at 9 a.m. ET.
Questions? [email protected]