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East Region Meeting and Facilities Tour | City of Walla Walla
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The photo above captures a moment from last month’s East Region Meeting and Facilities Tour in the City of Walla Walla. Here, attendees gathered around the beautiful bronze tree limb sculpture in Pioneer Park, a true local gem. With 21 people from six different agencies joining in, the day was filled with fresh perspectives and great company in an inspiring setting!
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Urban Forestry Team | Tree Work and Demo Day
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Community members from the City of Seattle witnessed firsthand the essential maintenance our crew performs while gaining insight into our arboricultural practices like tree climbing, use of advanced tree diagnostics tools for inspections, tree work operations with aerial lifts and specialized equipment. Through our Trees for Parks initiative, we’re committed to enhancing Seattle’s green spaces by planting and caring for trees, ensuring they are healthy with proper mulching, strategic pruning, and regular watering. Together, we can cultivate a greener future for our city.
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Spotlight Professional: Amy Lindsey
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Programming and Marketing Manager – Riverfront Park – Spokane Parks & Recreation; City of Spokane
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As the Programming & Marketing Manager at Spokane's largest urban park, Amy plays a pivotal role in shaping the community's engagement with events small and large. She oversees a diverse array of free and low-cost programs that cater to all age groups, including educational workshops, recreational activities, and special events.
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Share Your Story: WRPA is looking to spotlight members with different backgrounds, experiences, and work histories. Please complete this form and send it [email protected] ifyou would like to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.
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The NRPA 2024 Conference took place on September 16-17. Above is a photo of the Recreation & Park Association Executive Directors from across the country gathered for their annual forum, where visionary discussions took center stage. The Executive Director of the National Recreation and Park Association unveiled the organization's forward-looking Strategic Plan, with an inspiring focus on environmental conservation. It’s a powerful reminder of our commitment to a sustainable future, as we explore new ways to protect and enhance the natural spaces that bring communities together!
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NRPA Announces Vernā Myers as the Keynote Speaker for the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference
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Announcements & Highlights
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NCRPA - Rec & Tech Virtual
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We are excited to partner with more than 20 state recreation and park associations and societies from across the United States to offer the first Rec & Tech Virtual Workshop. When you join in, you're championing your State Association and strengthening the voice of planners across Washington!
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Join the WRPA community to make a real impact in parks and recreation. Your volunteer involvement is crucial for our success and growth. By joining us, you can shape the future of recreation and parks, collaborate on impactful projects, gain professional insights, and enjoy the camaraderie of contributing to meaningful initiatives.
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Take a look at our WRPA upcoming future events by viewing the WRPA calendar.
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WRPA is a membership-driven organization. By sharing your energy and expertise, you can help make WRPA an even more effective professional resource.
Become a volunteer and help WRPA grow. Learn more about valuable opportunities today!
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WRPA Networks are specialized groups that meet on a regular basis and communicate online. Joining a WRPA network gives you the opportunity to meet others in your specific field, like aquatics, maintenance, and programs.
Find your WRPA Network today.
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Thank You Renewing Members
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Individual Members:
- City of Moreno Valley
- King County Parks & Recreation Division
- King County Parks
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Member Data from September –October
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