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Calling all presenters for CampFest 2026, taking place Feb. 17-19. All camp specialties welcome.
We're looking for sessions (30-50 minutes) designed for camp directors & staff.
Submit your proposal by Dec. 31: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/
Questions? Email [email protected]
We're looking for sessions (30-50 minutes) designed for camp directors & staff.
Submit your proposal by Dec. 31: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/
Questions? Email [email protected]
Rachel Williams of Rec Technologies joins Park People to discuss how parks & rec departments can modernize their tech for a better patron experience.
Watch the full convo on YouTube: youtu.be/Tl8ab_XyAWI?...
Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4M5e...
Watch the full convo on YouTube: youtu.be/Tl8ab_XyAWI?...
Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4M5e...
Pilot, Test, And Iterate
A conversation with Rachel Williams, the co-founder and President of Rec Technologies (rec.us), building the technology to power the world’s recreation. Previously, Williams was one of Uber's…
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January 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Rachel Williams of Rec Technologies joins Park People to discuss how parks & rec departments can modernize their tech for a better patron experience.
Watch the full convo on YouTube: youtu.be/Tl8ab_XyAWI?...
Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4M5e...
Watch the full convo on YouTube: youtu.be/Tl8ab_XyAWI?...
Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4M5e...
Across the country, outdated tech is making recreation bookings unnecessarily complicated.
In "Pilot, Test, And Iterate," Rachel Williams of Rec Technologies offers ways to modernize your department's recreation tech and bring timeless fun to a new generation: www.prbplus.com/pilot-test-a...
In "Pilot, Test, And Iterate," Rachel Williams of Rec Technologies offers ways to modernize your department's recreation tech and bring timeless fun to a new generation: www.prbplus.com/pilot-test-a...
January 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Across the country, outdated tech is making recreation bookings unnecessarily complicated.
In "Pilot, Test, And Iterate," Rachel Williams of Rec Technologies offers ways to modernize your department's recreation tech and bring timeless fun to a new generation: www.prbplus.com/pilot-test-a...
In "Pilot, Test, And Iterate," Rachel Williams of Rec Technologies offers ways to modernize your department's recreation tech and bring timeless fun to a new generation: www.prbplus.com/pilot-test-a...
Earning public trust while advocating for new facilities is a long game. "Winning The Vote," by Emily Gebhardt of FGM Architects, lays out the strategy: www.prbplus.com/winning-the-...
January 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Earning public trust while advocating for new facilities is a long game. "Winning The Vote," by Emily Gebhardt of FGM Architects, lays out the strategy: www.prbplus.com/winning-the-...
Emily Gebhardt and Rich DePalma of FGM Architects joined the latest episode of Park People to discuss passing recreational referenda.
Watch the full convo on YouTube: youtu.be/FWMKq3tgivA?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4QTw...
Watch the full convo on YouTube: youtu.be/FWMKq3tgivA?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4QTw...
January 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Emily Gebhardt and Rich DePalma of FGM Architects joined the latest episode of Park People to discuss passing recreational referenda.
Watch the full convo on YouTube: youtu.be/FWMKq3tgivA?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4QTw...
Watch the full convo on YouTube: youtu.be/FWMKq3tgivA?...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4QTw...
The start of the year is a great time to think about funding.
In "Winning The Vote," Emily Gebhardt of FGM Architects shares proven strategies for pushing recreational referenda over the finish line. Read the piece and get inspired here: www.prbplus.com/winning-the-...
In "Winning The Vote," Emily Gebhardt of FGM Architects shares proven strategies for pushing recreational referenda over the finish line. Read the piece and get inspired here: www.prbplus.com/winning-the-...
January 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM
The start of the year is a great time to think about funding.
In "Winning The Vote," Emily Gebhardt of FGM Architects shares proven strategies for pushing recreational referenda over the finish line. Read the piece and get inspired here: www.prbplus.com/winning-the-...
In "Winning The Vote," Emily Gebhardt of FGM Architects shares proven strategies for pushing recreational referenda over the finish line. Read the piece and get inspired here: www.prbplus.com/winning-the-...
Introducing CampFest -- the premier FREE virtual conference bringing together 3 industries for 1 epic event!
Learn about summer camps, day camps, specialty camps, & everything in-between. Expect CAMP topics as well as sessions on PARKS and REC.
Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
Learn about summer camps, day camps, specialty camps, & everything in-between. Expect CAMP topics as well as sessions on PARKS and REC.
Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
January 6, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Introducing CampFest -- the premier FREE virtual conference bringing together 3 industries for 1 epic event!
Learn about summer camps, day camps, specialty camps, & everything in-between. Expect CAMP topics as well as sessions on PARKS and REC.
Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
Learn about summer camps, day camps, specialty camps, & everything in-between. Expect CAMP topics as well as sessions on PARKS and REC.
Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
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Some affirmations for 2026:
🌱 I move at the pace of nature – steady, rooted and resilient.
🌱 I trust the seasons of my life, knowing growth often begins quietly.
🌱 Like a forest, I am stronger through connection that nourishes me.
🌱 I welcome change the way rivers welcome new currents.
🌱 I move at the pace of nature – steady, rooted and resilient.
🌱 I trust the seasons of my life, knowing growth often begins quietly.
🌱 Like a forest, I am stronger through connection that nourishes me.
🌱 I welcome change the way rivers welcome new currents.
January 5, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Some affirmations for 2026:
🌱 I move at the pace of nature – steady, rooted and resilient.
🌱 I trust the seasons of my life, knowing growth often begins quietly.
🌱 Like a forest, I am stronger through connection that nourishes me.
🌱 I welcome change the way rivers welcome new currents.
🌱 I move at the pace of nature – steady, rooted and resilient.
🌱 I trust the seasons of my life, knowing growth often begins quietly.
🌱 Like a forest, I am stronger through connection that nourishes me.
🌱 I welcome change the way rivers welcome new currents.
New year, new issue...
From civic architecture to mobile recreation, PRB+ January is all about reimagining today for a more impactful tomorrow. Dive into the stories here: www.prbplus.com/issue-archive/
And watch this space for closer looks at the issue's top articles.
From civic architecture to mobile recreation, PRB+ January is all about reimagining today for a more impactful tomorrow. Dive into the stories here: www.prbplus.com/issue-archive/
And watch this space for closer looks at the issue's top articles.
January 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM
New year, new issue...
From civic architecture to mobile recreation, PRB+ January is all about reimagining today for a more impactful tomorrow. Dive into the stories here: www.prbplus.com/issue-archive/
And watch this space for closer looks at the issue's top articles.
From civic architecture to mobile recreation, PRB+ January is all about reimagining today for a more impactful tomorrow. Dive into the stories here: www.prbplus.com/issue-archive/
And watch this space for closer looks at the issue's top articles.
And finally, your #1 most-read story of 2025: "Year-Round Revenue" by Jason Schaitz. Summer camps may be closed, but business opportunities abound. This piece offers bold, creative ways to keep campgrounds going in the offseason.
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/year-round-r...
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/year-round-r...
January 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM
And finally, your #1 most-read story of 2025: "Year-Round Revenue" by Jason Schaitz. Summer camps may be closed, but business opportunities abound. This piece offers bold, creative ways to keep campgrounds going in the offseason.
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/year-round-r...
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/year-round-r...
From all of us here at PRB+, we wish you a productive and prosperous 2026. Sincere thanks for your ongoing support. We're excited to continue telling your stories in the new year!
January 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
From all of us here at PRB+, we wish you a productive and prosperous 2026. Sincere thanks for your ongoing support. We're excited to continue telling your stories in the new year!
Our #2 most-read story of the year: "More Than Fun" by Clement Lau: www.prbplus.com/more-than-fun/
We tend to think of water-based recreation as a nice-to-have, but it's a must for communities to promote safety, health, and general well-being. This piece makes the case.
We tend to think of water-based recreation as a nice-to-have, but it's a must for communities to promote safety, health, and general well-being. This piece makes the case.
December 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Our #2 most-read story of the year: "More Than Fun" by Clement Lau: www.prbplus.com/more-than-fun/
We tend to think of water-based recreation as a nice-to-have, but it's a must for communities to promote safety, health, and general well-being. This piece makes the case.
We tend to think of water-based recreation as a nice-to-have, but it's a must for communities to promote safety, health, and general well-being. This piece makes the case.
In our latest episode of Park People, Rodney chats with Step 'n Wash President Jacob Fedosky about how municipalities can make public spaces more accessible without breaking their budgets.
For the full chat, watch here: youtu.be/sTOOWu2JiEI?...
For the full chat, watch here: youtu.be/sTOOWu2JiEI?...
December 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
In our latest episode of Park People, Rodney chats with Step 'n Wash President Jacob Fedosky about how municipalities can make public spaces more accessible without breaking their budgets.
For the full chat, watch here: youtu.be/sTOOWu2JiEI?...
For the full chat, watch here: youtu.be/sTOOWu2JiEI?...
This week, we're closing out 2025 with a mix of new content and reflections on the most-read PRB+ stories.
At #3 is "Unmatched Durability".
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/unmatched-du...
At #3 is "Unmatched Durability".
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/unmatched-du...
December 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This week, we're closing out 2025 with a mix of new content and reflections on the most-read PRB+ stories.
At #3 is "Unmatched Durability".
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/unmatched-du...
At #3 is "Unmatched Durability".
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/unmatched-du...
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Our January Planning edition is on its way to mailboxes and debuts online January 5. We've curated some great stories to help you think creatively about the year ahead. More soon.
Photo by Gresham Smith
Our January Planning edition is on its way to mailboxes and debuts online January 5. We've curated some great stories to help you think creatively about the year ahead. More soon.
Photo by Gresham Smith
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Our January Planning edition is on its way to mailboxes and debuts online January 5. We've curated some great stories to help you think creatively about the year ahead. More soon.
Photo by Gresham Smith
Our January Planning edition is on its way to mailboxes and debuts online January 5. We've curated some great stories to help you think creatively about the year ahead. More soon.
Photo by Gresham Smith
From all of us at PRB+, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. We're thankful for your continued support of our mission, and we're honored to have you here.
December 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
From all of us at PRB+, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. We're thankful for your continued support of our mission, and we're honored to have you here.
In the latest episode of our Park People podcast, Rodney chats with Sarah Fingerhood of Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) about the organization’s mission and the strategies outlined in the PRB+ December story, “Let’s Create A Park”.
Watch: youtu.be/4f8ax9b8NYQ?...
Watch: youtu.be/4f8ax9b8NYQ?...
Let's Create A Park!
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December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In the latest episode of our Park People podcast, Rodney chats with Sarah Fingerhood of Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) about the organization’s mission and the strategies outlined in the PRB+ December story, “Let’s Create A Park”.
Watch: youtu.be/4f8ax9b8NYQ?...
Watch: youtu.be/4f8ax9b8NYQ?...
Only 52% of people say their local parks are accessible to all. One barrier that may be standing in the way? Misconceptions about the cost of accessibility upgrades.
In "Rethinking Accessibility Projects," Jacob Fedosky of Step 'n Wash argues for a mindset shift.
In "Rethinking Accessibility Projects," Jacob Fedosky of Step 'n Wash argues for a mindset shift.
December 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Only 52% of people say their local parks are accessible to all. One barrier that may be standing in the way? Misconceptions about the cost of accessibility upgrades.
In "Rethinking Accessibility Projects," Jacob Fedosky of Step 'n Wash argues for a mindset shift.
In "Rethinking Accessibility Projects," Jacob Fedosky of Step 'n Wash argues for a mindset shift.
"Let's Create A Park" offers clear benefits for parks & rec leaders.
Read the story for full details and links to park-development resources: www.prbplus.com/lets-create-...
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Read the story for full details and links to park-development resources: www.prbplus.com/lets-create-...
#quotes
December 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"Let's Create A Park" offers clear benefits for parks & rec leaders.
Read the story for full details and links to park-development resources: www.prbplus.com/lets-create-...
#quotes
Read the story for full details and links to park-development resources: www.prbplus.com/lets-create-...
#quotes
Here’s a quick look at the insights in “Let’s Create A Park”, a PRB+ December article about building capacity for municipal park development.
The story details a guide of the same name, created in partnership by CCLR, WRT, and a Community Advisory Panel.
The story details a guide of the same name, created in partnership by CCLR, WRT, and a Community Advisory Panel.
December 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Here’s a quick look at the insights in “Let’s Create A Park”, a PRB+ December article about building capacity for municipal park development.
The story details a guide of the same name, created in partnership by CCLR, WRT, and a Community Advisory Panel.
The story details a guide of the same name, created in partnership by CCLR, WRT, and a Community Advisory Panel.
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Snowy photos from Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area in Henry County.
December 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Snowy photos from Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area in Henry County.
“Leading With Purpose in Parks & Recreation” offers leaders a template for success during uncertain times.
Dave Herpy spoke with Publisher Rodney Auth about the article’s inspiration and main ideas.
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/54lA...
Or...
Dave Herpy spoke with Publisher Rodney Auth about the article’s inspiration and main ideas.
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/54lA...
Or...
December 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
“Leading With Purpose in Parks & Recreation” offers leaders a template for success during uncertain times.
Dave Herpy spoke with Publisher Rodney Auth about the article’s inspiration and main ideas.
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/54lA...
Or...
Dave Herpy spoke with Publisher Rodney Auth about the article’s inspiration and main ideas.
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/54lA...
Or...
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📚 Nature lovers, we've got your next great read! Our team has curated a list of captivating books that transport you to distant lands and tackle big conservation ideas. From graphic memoirs to novels set on remote islands, these stories celebrate the beauty and complexity of our natural world.
Cool Green Holiday Book Review 2025
Read on for six of our favorite conservation and nature books from 2025 to enjoy this holiday season, on your own or with your family.
blog.nature.org
December 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
📚 Nature lovers, we've got your next great read! Our team has curated a list of captivating books that transport you to distant lands and tackle big conservation ideas. From graphic memoirs to novels set on remote islands, these stories celebrate the beauty and complexity of our natural world.
There's still time to help us choose 2025's best projects across 9 categories, including Best Investment in Aquatics.
Head here to cast your vote: promos.prbplus.com/project-port...
Ballots close JANUARY 5. Winners will be crowned in a PRB+ February special feature.
Head here to cast your vote: promos.prbplus.com/project-port...
Ballots close JANUARY 5. Winners will be crowned in a PRB+ February special feature.
December 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
There's still time to help us choose 2025's best projects across 9 categories, including Best Investment in Aquatics.
Head here to cast your vote: promos.prbplus.com/project-port...
Ballots close JANUARY 5. Winners will be crowned in a PRB+ February special feature.
Head here to cast your vote: promos.prbplus.com/project-port...
Ballots close JANUARY 5. Winners will be crowned in a PRB+ February special feature.
Parks are powerful antidotes to many social, economic, political, and environmental ills. Yet, despite wide-ranging superpower benefits, they often rank lower on funding priority lists compared to other forms of infrastructure.
December 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Parks are powerful antidotes to many social, economic, political, and environmental ills. Yet, despite wide-ranging superpower benefits, they often rank lower on funding priority lists compared to other forms of infrastructure.