Looking for a way to expend boundless energy while helping your program’s registrants and campers improve social skills and cooperation techniques and provide opportunities for the popular skill of self-inquiry? Let the IPRA Nature Committee introduce you to the tools, resources, and

The rate of youth sports “incidents” (including negative behaviors, injuries, and various forms of abuse) has continued to rise, garnering national attention. Recent federal and state initiatives to improve coach vetting and training have resulted in mandates for specific action in an

Employers often struggle to navigate requests from employees for time off from work. Is the leave paid or unpaid? Should the leave be designated as FMLA? What documents can I request from the employee to support their leave request? Unfortunately for employers,

This program dives deep into the world of competitive bidding and procurement for park and forest preserve districts. The presenters will address when bidding is required, the bidding procedures, and related problems, such as determining the lowest responsible bidder, what to do

The diversity and deep roots of native plants make them ideal for converting low-use or problem areas to beautiful native plantings. Native plants provide season-long changes in beautiful flower color, can be lower cost to maintain than turf, and are used to

In January 2021, Pekin Park District partnered with the local health department, Tazewell County Health Department, and a statewide nonprofit, the Illinois Public Health Institute, to develop a comprehensive health and wellness policy. Following the mission to improve the quality of life