For this post in the Blast from the Past series, we wanted to talk about the founding father of the modern Eppley Institute: Dr. Garret Eppley whose life’s work and generous donation, as well as the history of the National Center on Accessibility, and how… Read More »Blast From the Past: Dr. Garret Eppley
The Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands celebrates its 30th year in 2023, including our highly regarded National Center on Accessibility. In that time, Eppley’s programs have led the way in creating more accessible, more well managed, and improved experiences for all people. New… Read More »Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands Leadership
This spring, Eppley Institute’s staff began a collaboration with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s team to plan, design, and deliver professional development focused on interpretation for Oregon State Park rangers. In June, Eppley staff traveled to Oregon to deliver the workshops, which took place in… Read More »Oregon State Parks Interpretation 101 Workshops
Eppley Institute and the U.S. Play Coalition hosted a Play Date mini conference at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest on August 11, part of a summer series for children’s play advocates, teachers, museum staffers, public librarians, architects, parks and recreation employees, and construction businesspeople. The… Read More »The Wild Side of Play
The Playground Maintenance Technician (PMT) training program is the most comprehensive, long-standing maintenance and inspection training program in the country. It teaches systems, process, and best practices in proactive maintenance. The Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University, in collaboration with the… Read More »INSTRUCTORS NEEDED for the Playground Maintenance Technician Program