Posts Tagged ‘ARPA’
*New deadline to supply your input is December 21, 2009*
Physical & Health Education Canada is undertaking a scan of current after-school programs at the community level that contain a healthy living (physical activity/nutrition) component along with after-school initiatives that may not presently, but could potentially, incorporate a healthy living component in their programming.
If your organization is running an after-school program that fits this description, it would be greatly appreciated if you could take a moment to fill out the scan by clicking on the link below. This information will be very useful for the planning of resources. Federal/Provincial and Territorial governments will also be looking at the results of this scan to inform potential planning around physical activity promotion in the after-school time period.
Please also forward this on to any other organizations you know of who are running after-school programs that fit the above description.
Many thanks for taking the time to share your story!
ENGLISH SURVEY
FRENCH SURVEY
Publisher/Sponsor: Calgary Folk Music Festival
Author: Potter, Talia
Abstract: The Calgary Folk Music Festival began its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its main event over a decade ago. The festival is proud of its achievements, but they haven’t been reached without trials and tribulations. This presentation provides a decade’s worth of lessons learned and programs rolled out in greening this annual outdoor party. Presented at the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.
Attachments: Greening Festivals and Events
Do you plan programs or services in the community for low-income individuals or families? Do you do research that includes individuals or families living with poverty? How difficult is it for you to recruit or engage this population?
Laurie Schnirer, a researcher at the University of Alberta, is seeking input on your experiences with the challenges of recruiting low income families to participate in projects and programs. Input is also being sought on the issues that arise in dealing with system or organizational policies that limit the time that can be spent engaging a family.
This research is important because invariably, we are missing “hard-to-reach” families living in poverty, and also because it is very difficult to plan both programs and research projects without knowing the time and resources that are needed to engage families. Laurie is building an evidence-based model of recruitment and engagement that will assist researchers and community partners in designing and implementing their work.
The linked survey should take approximately 20-25 minutes to fill out. The deadline is December 7, 2009.
Please share this email with colleagues or relevant networks. Thank-you very much for your participation in this initiative.
For more information, please contact:
Laurie Schnirer, Ph.D.
Community-University Partnership for the Study of Children, Youth, and Families
Phone: 780.492.6173
Email: schnirer@ualberta.ca
Web: www.cup.ualberta.ca
Publisher/Sponsor: Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA)
Author: Peters, Jack
Abstract: This presentation from the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association 2009 Annual Conference and Energize Workshop explores the basics of geocaching and how it can be used to showcase public art, celebrate history, draw tourists to a community and promote active recreation. The role of municipalities is explored along with whether there is a need to manage the presence of caches and any possible risks.
Attachments: Geocaching
Publisher/Sponsor: Abbott Research and Consulting
Author: Abbott, Susan
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This presentation focuses on ways to think about and understand the experience of parks and recreation users. Experiences live inside people, so they can’t be influenced directly. Each person brings a unique history with them to a property. And they bring the ‘wiring’ all human beings have, which influences their experiences. Then they interact with people, policies and procedures, marketing and communications, and every other element from the parking line-up to natural environment. All these elements combine to create emotions, memories, and an overall sense of value. You can learn to use the elements of experience the way a designer uses colours and textures to create amazing experiences, positive memories and long-term loyalty.
Presentation from the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Conference & Energize Workshop.
Attachments: Designing the Customer Experience
Publisher/Sponsor: Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA)
Author: Lacey, Cliff
Abstract: Describes what ARPA has been doing in response to the groundswell of interest stimulated by the book Last Child in the Woods, by Richard Louv. Highlights include an outline of programs undertaken in a variety of Alberta municipalities, opportunities to get kids outdoors in Alberta Provincial Parks, and work in this area by the Alberta Council for Environmental Education.
Presented at the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.
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Abstract: This presentation provides an overview of sustainability principles and concepts, and an opportunity to discuss practices specific to recreation and parks. It addresses the changes required to develop sustainability in service provision, identification of change-management initiatives, and successful examples from Alberta communities. Pre-conference session from the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.
Presented at the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.
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Publisher/Sponsor: Edmonton Arts Council
Author: Trinier, Kristy
Abstract: This presentation, from the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop, provides an overview of how public art can be included in parks and municipal spaces, how artists can be involved in parks planning, a practical understanding of what public art is and the process of administrating or accessioning a public artwork.
Presented at the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.
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Publisher/Sponsor: Land Stewardship Centre of Canada
Author: Ilnicki, Brian
Abstract: The Green Communities Guide was developed by the Land Stewardship Centre of Canada (LSCC) to help communities implement strategies to conserve water, protect water quality, conserve agricultural land, open spaces and wildlife habitat in Alberta’s built environment. The tools presented in the Guide were selected to address the key issues identified by planners and developers, from preliminary surveys and discussions. Tools were researched, described and accompanied by appropriate case studies to provide details on implementation as well as contact information. Through the Guide municipalities, planners, developers and builders will be informed about innovative approaches other communities are taking to avoid, mitigate, or reduce impacts that may, otherwise affect ecological processes and reduce the flow of goods and services.
Presented at the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.
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An Innovative Approach to Great Neighbourhoods
Publisher/Sponsor: City of Edmonton
Author: Barnhart, Kathy
Abstract: After researching leading practices across North America, the City of Edmonton is embarking on a new, comprehensive approach to creating and sustaining great neighbourhoods. All city departments will work together, and with its partners and citizens, to deliver services more effectively and efficiently, synchronize planning efforts and facilitate improved two-way communication with residents. This presentation, from the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop, tells the story of why Great Neighbourhoods was initiated, what challenges it will address and the opportunities it creates.
Presented at the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.
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