Helping people co-exist with wildlife in an urban setting is a difficult task for practitioners. Many residents react with mixed emotions toward the growth in the population of large wild animals and birds. We’ve all seen the stories showing coyotes or eagles/hawks harming pets. On the other hand, many patrons Read more…
This week we take our show on the road conducting the interview from our beloved Nissan Xterra, Kyt. We bring up Lake of the Woods in Mahomet where Jarrod met with Champaign County Forest Preserve about a summer project. We also discuss best practices when hiking and you come upon Read more…
Your average citizen believes the first stage of “Saving the environment” means either picking up litter or recycling. Second stage of conservation = first stage + any additional conservation practices. Stage two comes with swag, like the label “hippy” and some serious long-term money saving benefits. Most local parks and Read more…
This week we bring up Bartel Grasslands and Orland Grasslands, both ran by the Cook County Forest Preserve. You will also hear about the white pelicans in Island Prairie Park ran by the Frankfort Square Park District. This week’s episode is brought to you by the bobolink bird and their Read more…
Weekly interviews between Campfire Concepts president, Jarrod Scheunemann, and visual designer, Jessie Scheunemann, focus on management strategies and best practices observed during their travels in Illinois to visit local parks and recreation providers. Join them in a treehouse, on the road, or on-location to learn more about parks and recreation Read more…
Communities consistently list trails as their most desired recreation amenity. Before you drop thousands on a ribbon of asphalt, consider a few of these best practices from your friendly central Illinois parks and recreation professionals. This past week, we visited the Woodyard Conservation Area (City of Charleston Parks & Rec) Read more…