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…
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…