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…
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…
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…
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…
This week we discuss a Ohio MetroPark Visit, Hacked Fitness Apps, & Protecting Referees from Parents. {00:38} Q. Where have you been? A. Prairie Oaks MetroPark in Columbus, Ohio {00:58} Q. What was cool about Prairie Oaks MetroPark? A. – Playground set up. – Pack in. Pack out set up. Read more…
Hit play and hear about the parks in Macomb Park District, a discussion on the trend we are coining ParkSitting, and finally talk about the rise in paddle sports. What parks & recreation topic would you like to hear Campfire Concepts report on next? Comment below. Thanks! Interview No. 9 Read more…
Hit play and hear about pollinators in Oak Brook Park District, a tribute to Fox Valley Park District’s Jeff Long, and information on the latest in rural recreation trends. What parks & recreation topic would you like to hear Campfire Concepts report on next? Comment below. Thanks! Minute Markers 1:00 Read more…
Mitchell Fransen, Campfire Concepts Summer Intern, said, “I have an idea to make the quality of our treehouse videos better.” Jarrod & Jessie said, “Do it Young Mitchell!” And then we proceeded to record this week’s video from Mitchell’s Sony a7R II atop a tripod securely attached to the top Read more…
This week’s Campfire Concepts Epic Interview is a 14 minute watch discussing the Illinois locations & other discussion points listed in the handy links below. Jessie Scheunemann, Visual Designer, tried her hand at the video editing stage. Please comment below with your thoughts. Thanks! Interview No. 6 Handy Links • Rockford, Read more…