Jameel Jones, of Champaign Park District, and Jarrod Scheunemann talk about trends in recreation. {00:52}Q. How is your park district preparing for the minimum wage increase?A.– We have already started making adjustments for our lower-paid staff.– We are also looking at needed long term adjustments.– Looking at both part-time and full-time Read more…
On-location with Joel Dickerson, of Morton Park District, and James Wayne, of Town of Normal Parks and Recreation, to talk all things disc golf while Joel prepares for the 2019 PDGA Disc Golf World Championships. {1:05}Q. Why is disc golf importantA. {1:15} – Rich history in central Illinois.{1:24} – Increasing interest.{1:28} – Get Read more…
What does Judy Miller, of Urbana Park District, feel are the biggest hurdles in environmental education? And what trend is she the most excited about? {1:01}Q. What are the biggest hurdles for environmental education?A. {1:36} – Sharing the message that nature is a part of us.{1:46} – Nature centers staying relevant.{3:39} Read more…
Favorite memories. Products revealed. How to schedule a visit with Jarrod. And the CELEBRATION! {0:37}Q. What has been your favorite thing that has happened?A. – Working with you all!– Being requested to speak. {1:26} Q. What is your favorite YouTube memory?A. The conglomeration we did at Conference. {3:07} Campfire Concepts Product Reveal– Hats Read more…
How does Rachel Coventry, of Curtis Orchard, successfully lead a large number of part-time and seasonal staff? {0:49} Q. How many people come to Curtis Orchard in a given year? A. – 5,000 people on a Saturday or Sunday. – 170,000 people annually. {1:17} Q. What are some of the Read more…
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…
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…
Illinois’ scenic landscapes just can’t catch a break. Case in point, Illinois’ most beautiful terrain shares its name with another equally impressive wonder in Colorado. Tell a friend that you are going to Garden of the Gods and they most likely will tell you enjoy your trip to Colorado Springs. 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…