After nine years of partnership with the Park District Risk Management Agency of Illinois (PDRMA), the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands will no longer manage the Playground Maintenance Technician program. The Playground Maintenance Technician (PMT) training program is the most comprehensive, long-standing maintenance… Read More »Playground Maintenance Technician Training Partnership to End
The US Play Coalition’s 2025 National Conference on the Value of Play: Create, Explore, Inspire! is less than six months away (April 15-17, 2025)! We are looking forward to hosting an amazing event, filled with inspiring speakers and a fantastic line up of presenters across… Read More »2025 Play Conference: Call for Presentations Extended & Registration Opens Soon!
World Mental Health Day, observed every October 10, emphasizes the importance of mental well-being globally. It serves as a crucial reminder to address mental health issues, reduce the stigma surrounding them, and advocate for accessible mental health care for all. Mental health is fundamental to… Read More »Eppley Online Course Discusses Role of Recreation in Mental Health
The Eppley Center for Parks and Public Land’s 78th Great Lakes Park Training Institute is offering a certificate program for women in leading park and recreation agencies. The program, led by an instructional team of leaders from the National Park Service, park and recreation districts,… Read More »Registration Open for Women in Parks and Recreation Leadership Certificate Program
Leading school-age children’s field trips can seem scary, especially if it’s your first time. In honor of Halloween and scary stuff everywhere, Eppley provides some guidance for interpreters on how to successfully lead field trips. The advice below, along with the online course, More Than… Read More »Ditch the Halloween ‘Scaries’ Leading Children’s Trips