Campfire Concepts goes to Conference. 1 Question. 22 Rec-lebrities. {0:13} Q. How has recreation changed your life? Answers from…{0:18} Jarrod Scheunemann, Campfire Concepts {0:31} LoriKay Paden, YMCA of Western North Carolina {0:44} Jessie Scheunemann, Campfire Concepts {0:52} Nick Troy, Des Plaines Park District {1:07} Steve Buchtel, GoodSpeed Cycles {1:24} Michele Hartwig, Ornery Mule Racing {1:51} Brian Read more…
Dr. Andrea Faber Taylor, from the University of Illinois, shares about her foundational research related to the importance of nature & green space. {1:15} Q. What are some helpful talking points local parks & recreation professional could use when advocating for the importance of nature & green space? A. – Key Finding: Nature is Restorative– Green spaces help in recovery Read more…
Earlier this year, I had the most fun volunteering. EVER. It was a perfect storm of circumstances. On one front, I had thoroughly enjoyable company. Mix in canoes and Illinois’ only National Wild & Scenic River and the excitement started to build. Add trash removal to this climate and even Read more…
Marketing Sessions you should attend hosted by Chelsea Norton, from Champaign Park District, and the Campfire Concepts team. {1:00} Q. The Virginia Theater, in Champaign, seats what, about 1700 people? A. Close. 1463. {1:39} Q. As a Marketing Director you have your hand in fundraising as well? A. Yes, we assist the Development Director Read more…
A few weeks ago, I traveled to New Orleans to co-present two workshops at the Athletic Business Conference (ABC). I assumed this conference would be the same package, different box. In reality, there were subtle differences in attendees. Their attire was much more casual, and well, athletic. It wasn’t just Read more…
Next Century Conservation Ethics for Local Parks & Recreation with Prof. Eric Freyfogle {0:43} Q. What is Prairie Rivers Network? A. An Illinois environmental advocacy group that focuses on the welfare of our waterways. {4:37} Q. Have you found any best practices in park, preserve, and trail development neighbor relations? A. Read more…
Playgrounds feel like weddings to me. They bring families together. They perpetuate joy. No one wants to leave at the end of the day. Parents get pulled into activities they haven’t done for years. Or they can let their kids run amuck and generally not worry about their welfare or Read more…
Who do you think will be “it” at the end of the Treehouse Interview with Kerri Schiller? {0:30} Q. Why do you study play in adulthood? A. The academic world was missing the answer when I went to look for it. {1:41} Q. What was it that piqued your curiosity? A. Read more…
Matt Fairbanks, Education & Membership Director at Illinois Park & Recreation Association joins Jarrod & Jessie Scheunemann in the Treehouse for the first “rec-leberity” interview. Enjoy! {01:47} Q. Are leaders born or made? A. It’s a little bit of both. {02:52} Q. How has IPRA invested in leadership skills? A. IPRA Read more…
Kind. Unassuming. Encouraging. Caring. Involved. Giving. Positive. Joy-filled. Fun. By themselves, these words would describe characteristics we appreciate in our family members, friends and coworkers. Mix all of these hallmarks together into one person and we’d have the recipe for local parks and recreation leadership. Sprinkle in some relationship capital, Read more…