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Last Chance to Register for the Greenways & Trails Summit!
 
Join us at the 2015 PA Greenways & Trail Summit on September 20-22 in Warren, PA, at the Allegheny Community Center and Holiday Inn of Warren.  
 
Click here to view the educational sessions at the Summit and to register, click here. 

Accommodations:
The Holiday Inn Warren is fully booked. Click here for a list of other lodging options in the area.

Exhibits:
Exhibits will be open on Monday, September 21st from 12:15 pm to 5:15 pm and Tuesday, September 22nd from 8:15 am to 12:00 pm. Click here for more details on exhibiting.

Walk-in attendees will be accepted as space permits.
 
The Summit is funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department oDCNR new logof Conservation and Natural Resources.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam
 
The CPSI Course & Exam will be held on December 2-4, 2015 at Celebration Hall, State College, PA. You can now register online.

Other Workshops
For our other upcoming trainings go to the Calendar of Events.

Online registration is open for the Swimming Pool 101, Re-Certification, PA Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator Exams, and Resource Operations.
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Green Park Award

The DCNR/PRPS "Green Park Award" nomination period is open! Nominations are due by January 15, 2016. If you would like to recommend a park for this annual award and receive recognition at the 2016 PRPS Annual Conference, please complete the nomination form by clicking here. On the website you can check out the past award winners.

Conference News
by Rob Lewis, Conference Publicity Committee

It's September and fall is in the air.  What does fall mean to you, cooler temperatures, fall festivals, Football, colorful leaves, or premieres of TV shows?  Speaking of TV shows, a new season of Survivor starts in 6 days, and did you know that Survivor, the 2016 PRPS Conference, starts in 6 months!?!?! That's right, it's only 6 months away, and the 2016 Conference Committee has been hard at work, planning for an epic adventure for all to enjoy at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, March 13th -16th 2016.  We will feature outstanding educational sessions, excellent exhibitors, district challenges, incredible speakers, and a host of networking opportunities. Keep your eyes open for hidden idols and watch for more details coming soon. You don't want to miss this and be stuck on Exile Island without your tribe! For details on pricing, please go to  http://www.prps.org/training/training-conference.html 

Vendor Opportunities
If you are interested in being a vendor, sponsor or advertiser at the 2016 Conference click here for more details. 
First Annual Trail Report Available

Lancaster County Rail Trail DCNR and the Trails Advisory Committee released their 2014 Annual Trail Report that highlights the efforts of many individuals and organizations that make Pennsylvania's trails world-class destinations for out-of-state as well as international visitors. Today, more Pennsylvanians have access to trails than ever before. The vision of a statewide network of trails is becoming a reality due to the sustained efforts of dedicated and skilled trail planners, builders, volunteers, advocates and financial partners. The 2014 Annual Trail Report features more than 40 trail events and construction projects that demonstrate impressive efforts to maintain and improve Pennsylvania's trails. Read the report here.
Pledge to Promote Good Sportsmanship 

soccer_kids_silly.jpg It's not too late to sign up your team, school or organization and recruit your adult supporters to take the Pledge to promote good sportsmanship.
Your team could earn $2,500. The fall season ends October 15, 2015. 

Member Request

The City of Bethlehem and the neighboring communities in the Lehigh Valley have experienced a rather difficult picnic season this year. They've had their hands full managing extra-heavy weekend use (mostly by non-residents), and the significant expense of clean-up, borne by taxpayers that follows each weekend.  All of our parks are free and open to the public. The two really popular parks have creeks that flow through them (Saucon and Monocacy). Here is the current park rule sign.
 
Do you have any information to share, e.g., "Park Rules," admission, and enforcement?  

Please contact Ralph Carp, Director of Parks and Public Property
City of Bethlehem at RCarp@bethlehem-pa.gov.
PA Recreation & Park Society, Inc.
2131 Sandy Drive, State College, PA 16801
814-234-4272