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PRPS Annual Conference Site Selection
The Conference Site Selection Committee is considering proposals from venues for our Annual Conferences in 2018, 2019 and beyond. Your opinions will help the Committee make recommendations to the Board of Directors in planning our future Conferences. Click here for the survey. Please register your preferences by September 1. Thank you!
  
Public Tree Management Training
The Penn State Extension Urban Forestry Program, in partnership with DCNR Bureau of Forestry, is planning a comprehensive program to train and assist municipal shade tree commissioners and staff gain knowledge and skills in the effective management of public trees in Pennsylvania communities to maximize environmental, social, and economic benefits. This training would cover 20 topics and may be offered over several days or various formats including live and web-based.
  
In order to better plan the training, the Urban Forestry Program is inviting your input about this educational program, even if you're not sure about attending it. Click here for the survey.
Get Outdoors in the PA Wilds: Outdoor Opportunities at the 2015 Greenways and Trails Summit
 
From the Allegheny National Forest to the Conewango Creek, the 2015 Greenways and Trails Summit has something for everyone. Attend the full summit and choose from over forty educational opportunities or just get outdoors in the PA Wilds by attending a mobile workshop on Sunday, September 20th for only $25!
 
The mobile's will have you paddling down the 2015 PA River of the Year, walking the Kinzua skywalk, hiking through PA's only National Forest and more. Finish the day at the historic Struthers Library Theatre and the Conewango Club in downtown Warren for a reception and dinner. Attendees can network while exploring the 18th oldest operating theater in the United States and enjoying bowling, darts and pool.
 
View the registration guide here and register online at www.prps.org.

Lodging Information:
Reserve your discounted lodging at the Warren Holiday Inn by calling (814) 726- 3000 and using the room block name Greenways and Trails Summit/ PA Rec and Park. The discounted rates are$115.00 single/double plus 9% tax and include a deluxe continental breakfast buffet. This rate will only be available until August 24 or until the room block is full.
  
The Summit is funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Sympathy

 

We are sad to say that the brother of retired PRPS Executive Director Bob Griffith passed away on August 12, 2015. Bob, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Click here to view the obituary.

 

DCNR renames Lackawanna State Forest District 

DCNR has renamed Lackawanna State Forest District in honor of Gifford Pinchot in a move marking the 150th anniversary of the conservation pioneer's birth and saluting his creation of forestry practices that continue to shape and benefit Pennsylvania's forests to this day. Read more
PALTA Unveils Revamped Website

 

ConserveLand.org offers your organization more visibility. Take a moment and check it out!  

 

New PTRS Workshop!

Animal Therapy
Friday, October 23
9:30 am - 3:45 pm
EquiTeam Support Services
Dallastown, PA
  • Session 1 - Overview of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning (utilizing the Horse Boy Method)
  • Session 2 - Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning Interactive Workshop
  • Session 3 - Animal Assisted Therapy: What, Why and How? Part 1
  • Session 4 - Animal Assisted Therapy: What, Why and How? Part 2
More information will be available soon.

Swimming Pool Workshops- Register Now!

boy in pool 

These workshops begin next month! Register now for our Swimming Pool Recertification, Pool Management 101 Workshops, and PA Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator Certification Exams. For more information about these workshops, please click here.

 

Register online at www.prps.org.

 

Conference Vendor Marketing Opportunities

 

If you are interested in being a vendor, sponsor or advertiser at the 2016 Conference click here for more details. 

Member Request - Field Use Calendar

Does anyone have any recommendations on a user friendly, inexpensive program for a Field Use Calendar? The township has six athletic fields that are used by various sports within our township. We would like this to be for public view.  Please send any suggestions to Susan Eitnier, Parks and Recreation Director, South Hanover Township at seitnier@southhanover.org. 
Good News!
 
We're excited to announce that PRPS was selected to receive a 2015-2016 State Association Speaker Scholarship from Landscape Structures. The scholarship will be used to fund one of the keynote speakers at the annual conference. Thank you Landscape Structures! 
PA Recreation & Park Society, Inc.
2131 Sandy Drive, State College, PA 16801
814-234-4272