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Cities receive grants for gardens and green spaces
The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. have announced the recipients of the 2012 GRO1000 Gardens and Green Spaces Grant Awards Program. The grants, which focus on improving U.S. cities through the development of community gardens and green spaces, were announced at USCM’s 80th Winter Meeting in Washington....
NRPA Congress in Atlanta aims to stimulate, educate
More than 6,500 park and recreation professionals, citizen advocates and industry suppliers will learn how active minds create opportunities for a healthy nation at the 2011 National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Congress and Exposition in Atlanta, Nov. 1-3. “Active Minds, Healthy Nation” is the theme of the Congress, which will feature hundreds of mind-expanding educational sessions and networking opportunities. About 450 exhibitors will showcase their newest products, services and technology in categories including aquatics, grounds maintenance, surfacing materials and water parks. ...
GIE+Expo combines greenscapes, hardscapes, education — and fun
Only Mother Nature could make it greener than the 2011 Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+Expo) set for the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 27-29. The GIE+Expo, North America’s 14th-largest tradeshow, provides golf course superintendents, parks and municipal buyers, and others in the lawn, garden and outdoor products and equipment trades an opportunity to see what the industry is buzzing about for 2012....
’Playful City USA’ communities announced
A total of 151 cities and towns have been named 2011 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to increase play opportunities for children. The national non-profit KaBOOM! selected the cities as part of its program to help local governments ensure that youngsters have the time and space they need to play. ...
Association launches park/recreation credential program
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has launched a Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) program. It is a mastery-level certification program for park and recreation management and administration professionals....
Winning outdoor recreation plan developed in the Keystone State
Pennsylvania has earned an honor from the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Association for Recreation Resource Planners for its work to transform outdoor recreation planning and get residents to spend more time outdoors....
Recreation trade group funds kids’ golf initiative
The National Recreation and Park Association has awarded $180,000 in grants to 15 park and recreation agencies in the U.S. to pilot the Starting New at Golf (SNAG) G-Ball program in 2011. ...
Yellowstone National Park turns plastic bottles into artificial turf
Yellowstone National Park is working with Universal Textile Technologies to recycle plastic bottles generated by the park’s 3.5 million annual visitors....
Ford 2011 Explorer designed for many government tasks
Versatile is one word Ford executives use to describe the 2011 Explorer. "We expect the 2011 model to be used in many different applications for government customers. A couple of those applications include...
State parks attendance declines in past year, says annual report
The total number of visitors to state parks in the United States reached 727 million in 2008-2009, which is down a little from the 747.9 million visitors to state parks in 2007-2008....
NRPA salutes parks with campaign, interactive website
The National Recreation and Park Association has launched America's Backyard, a program to engage the public and showcase the value of public parks and recreation in communities throughout the United States....
Solar-powered trash compactors deliver savings in Philadelphia
Replacing 700 wire wastebaskets throughout Philadelphia's Center City with 500 solar-powered compactors and 210 single-stream sidewalk recycling cans has helped cut transportation and labor costs for city solid waste operations....
Parks look to partnerships and sponsorships for life-saving revenue
As New York State and other communities around the U.S. announce park closings due to tight budgets, innovators like Dan Biederman are developing partnerships that boost revenue and help parks find private financing for much of their operations....
Golf courses endure hot summer around U.S.
Clark Throssell, GCSAA's director of research, said high levels of extended heat and humidity affected a sizeable part of the U.S. this summer, including the Midwest, Mideast, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic....
2010 NRPA Congress aims to connect communities
Acknowledging the realities of the economy and looking forward to future possibilities, National Recreation and Parks Association CEO Barbara Tulipane asks leaders in the field to come to Minneapolis for the 2010 NRPA Congress and Exposition — themed "Connecting Communities" — being held Oct. 25-29....
Colorado community adds another chemical-free park
In Durango's chemical-free parks, the parks department refrains from spraying pesticides and herbicides that are broad leaf weed killers that contain 2,4-D products. The department also avoids using any fertilizers that have synthetic chemicals, choosing instead to use organic fertilizers....
Non-organic chemicals no longer used in green spaces in Ohio city
Parks in a Cleveland suburb are becoming greener and potentially safer for visitors. In Middleburg Heights, Ohio, city crews and contractors are no longer using several kinds of chemicals at a variety of city green spaces....
Manufacturer delivers beach cleaners to Gulf spill
Cherrington Enterprises' beach cleaning equipment is getting a workout on the Gulf Coast. The company got its initial order from BP for beach cleaning gear shortly after the Deepwater Horizon accident....
An extreme makeover of the playful kind
Volunteers, supported by Toro Co., the Minnesota Vikings and non-profit playground builder KaBOOM! build a new playground in North Minneapolis....
Kenworth T370 hybrids begin work in New York City parks
New York City parks put Kenworth T370 hybrids in their fleet. The goal is to curb carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent by 2017....
Movers and shakers
Mike Mazza, vice president of operations for Moss & Assoc., named head of business development for company's new criminal justice division. Sam Miceli, plant manager for Federal Signal Environmental Solutions Group's Guzzler Manufacturing and Vactor Manufacturing subsidiaries, named president and general manager for Guzzler and Vactor. Sheena Coles, inside sales and customer service representative for AIRE, Inc., named advertising and marketing manager....
Cobb County, Ga., selects customer contact tool
The contact center software centralizes the non-emergency call intake process, so residents can access a single contact center for service requests or information....
Keating Report on government budgets and spending, 2nd half 2010
Government spending continues to shore up the economy, offering some hope for the remainder of 2010. Additionally, the U.S. economy is showing increased strength heading into the second half of 2010....
Need for equipment grows after Deepwater Horizon spill
Oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill is nearing Pensacola Beach in Florida's Panhandle, and government officials are clamoring for beach cleaning equipment....
Big Easy to restore hurricane-damaged green space
The New Orleans Parks and Parkways Department has started a Public Green Space Tree Replacement and Restoration program. It is part of a continuing effort to re-green the city following the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita....
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