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Wolter to Retire From Director, Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands Position at Indiana University

After 25 years of service to Indiana University, the nation, and the Bloomington campus, Stephen A Wolter (Steve) has announced his retirement from his current position as Director of the Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands effective June 30, 2024.  Dr. Derek Nord, Director… Read More »Wolter to Retire From Director, Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands Position at Indiana University

Free National Park and Marine Sanctuary Visitor Courses at Eppley’s proValensLearning.com 

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The Eppley Institute is honored to host free online courses for national park and marine sanctuary visitors who want to learn about resource and safety at Everglades National Park, North Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary (NOAA managed area), and Yellowstone National Park.   These courses share an… Read More »Free National Park and Marine Sanctuary Visitor Courses at Eppley’s proValensLearning.com 

2024 Great Lakes Park Training Institute to feature Women’s Leadership Program

The annual Great Lakes Park Training (GLPTI) will return to Pokagon State Park near Angola, Indiana February 26-29, 2024. GLPTI, the longest continuously running training academy for park professionals in the nation, features educational sessions, networking opportunities, and social events in a unique and relaxed… Read More »2024 Great Lakes Park Training Institute to feature Women’s Leadership Program

Play Coalition and Conference Update

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2024 Conference on the Value of Play The Future of PlayApril 16-18, 2024 Bloomington, Indiana  Indiana University’s Eppley Institute announces the next Play Conference that brings together leading play researchers, educators, health scientists, park and recreation professionals, landscape architects, designers, planners, business and community leaders, psychologists,… Read More »Play Coalition and Conference Update