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Calling all presenters for CampFest 2026, taking place Feb. 17-19. All camp specialties welcome.
We're looking for sessions (30-50 minutes) designed for camp directors & staff.
Submit your proposal by Dec. 31: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/
Questions? Email [email protected]
We're looking for sessions (30-50 minutes) designed for camp directors & staff.
Submit your proposal by Dec. 31: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/
Questions? Email [email protected]
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We #LoveParks and public spaces because they give us a place to share goals and aspirations, commemorate special occasions, release pent-up energy, and create unforgettable memories.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
We #LoveParks and public spaces because they give us a place to share goals and aspirations, commemorate special occasions, release pent-up energy, and create unforgettable memories.
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To end the week, here's another reveal from our Project Portfolio.
As chosen by PRB+ readers, 2025's Best Community Center is...Hollywood Reservation Community Center!! www.prbplus.com/best-communi...
As chosen by PRB+ readers, 2025's Best Community Center is...Hollywood Reservation Community Center!! www.prbplus.com/best-communi...
February 13, 2026 at 8:40 PM
To end the week, here's another reveal from our Project Portfolio.
As chosen by PRB+ readers, 2025's Best Community Center is...Hollywood Reservation Community Center!! www.prbplus.com/best-communi...
As chosen by PRB+ readers, 2025's Best Community Center is...Hollywood Reservation Community Center!! www.prbplus.com/best-communi...
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The spring issue of World Wildlife magazine is out now! Travel across the United States through stories about restoring bison to their ancestral lands, addressing threats to the Rio Grande, and keeping America’s most eaten berry from going to waste. Read it now: https://wwf.to/4rgfikJ.
February 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM
The spring issue of World Wildlife magazine is out now! Travel across the United States through stories about restoring bison to their ancestral lands, addressing threats to the Rio Grande, and keeping America’s most eaten berry from going to waste. Read it now: https://wwf.to/4rgfikJ.
CampFest takes place Feb. 24-26! This FREE virtual event brings 3 industries — camp, parks, and rec — together for 1 epic conference.
Rec Technologies Co-founder and President Rachel Williams will present "Where AI Meets Camp & Recreation Operations" on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. ET).
Rec Technologies Co-founder and President Rachel Williams will present "Where AI Meets Camp & Recreation Operations" on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. ET).
February 12, 2026 at 9:49 PM
CampFest takes place Feb. 24-26! This FREE virtual event brings 3 industries — camp, parks, and rec — together for 1 epic conference.
Rec Technologies Co-founder and President Rachel Williams will present "Where AI Meets Camp & Recreation Operations" on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. ET).
Rec Technologies Co-founder and President Rachel Williams will present "Where AI Meets Camp & Recreation Operations" on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. ET).
One major part of restoring tallgrass prairies is convincing enough people to care.
Read "Unknown Lands" for a look at Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, where conservation efforts are setting a new standard for similar projects around the country: www.prbplus.com/unknown-lands/
Read "Unknown Lands" for a look at Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, where conservation efforts are setting a new standard for similar projects around the country: www.prbplus.com/unknown-lands/
February 11, 2026 at 10:31 PM
One major part of restoring tallgrass prairies is convincing enough people to care.
Read "Unknown Lands" for a look at Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, where conservation efforts are setting a new standard for similar projects around the country: www.prbplus.com/unknown-lands/
Read "Unknown Lands" for a look at Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, where conservation efforts are setting a new standard for similar projects around the country: www.prbplus.com/unknown-lands/
In "Unknown Lands," regular PRB+ contributor Karen Fischer takes a fascinating look at the Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, which offers a possible blueprint for other land conservation projects nationwide.
She recently stopped by Park People to share a behind-the-scenes peek at her reporting.
She recently stopped by Park People to share a behind-the-scenes peek at her reporting.
February 10, 2026 at 11:06 PM
In "Unknown Lands," regular PRB+ contributor Karen Fischer takes a fascinating look at the Midewin Tallgrass Prairie, which offers a possible blueprint for other land conservation projects nationwide.
She recently stopped by Park People to share a behind-the-scenes peek at her reporting.
She recently stopped by Park People to share a behind-the-scenes peek at her reporting.
As chosen by PRB+ readers, 2025's Best Rec Facility is Fishers Recreation Center & Skycourse!!
Soft Play partnered with Hagerman Group to design and build this 5,300-square-foot, two-story adventure playground, a vibrant centerpiece of the city’s long-anticipated community hub.
Soft Play partnered with Hagerman Group to design and build this 5,300-square-foot, two-story adventure playground, a vibrant centerpiece of the city’s long-anticipated community hub.
February 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
As chosen by PRB+ readers, 2025's Best Rec Facility is Fishers Recreation Center & Skycourse!!
Soft Play partnered with Hagerman Group to design and build this 5,300-square-foot, two-story adventure playground, a vibrant centerpiece of the city’s long-anticipated community hub.
Soft Play partnered with Hagerman Group to design and build this 5,300-square-foot, two-story adventure playground, a vibrant centerpiece of the city’s long-anticipated community hub.
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Tuning into the big game on Sunday? In sports and in conservation, teamwork makes all the difference. From restoring forests to conserving wetlands and safeguarding wildlife species, we’re all working from the same playbook: protecting the natural systems that sustain us.
February 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Tuning into the big game on Sunday? In sports and in conservation, teamwork makes all the difference. From restoring forests to conserving wetlands and safeguarding wildlife species, we’re all working from the same playbook: protecting the natural systems that sustain us.
Throughout this month, we'll share the winners from our Project Portfolio, which you can read in full in PRB+ February: www.prbplus.com/2025-project...
First up, as voted by you, the Best Outdoor Rec Project of 2025 is...Cook Family Park!!!
First up, as voted by you, the Best Outdoor Rec Project of 2025 is...Cook Family Park!!!
February 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Throughout this month, we'll share the winners from our Project Portfolio, which you can read in full in PRB+ February: www.prbplus.com/2025-project...
First up, as voted by you, the Best Outdoor Rec Project of 2025 is...Cook Family Park!!!
First up, as voted by you, the Best Outdoor Rec Project of 2025 is...Cook Family Park!!!
On the latest episode of Park People, Dr. Ted Smith—Lead Researcher on the Greenprint Charter and Professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine—chats with Rodney about a game-changing project happening in Louisville, Ky.
February 5, 2026 at 8:47 PM
On the latest episode of Park People, Dr. Ted Smith—Lead Researcher on the Greenprint Charter and Professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine—chats with Rodney about a game-changing project happening in Louisville, Ky.
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Jaw-dropping biodiversity 🐢😮
Did you know Alabama is home to more freshwater species than anywhere else in North America?
From dazzling darters to prehistoric turtles, these waters are a hidden world worth protecting.
Dive into the full story: https://nature.ly/4rCd1A9
Did you know Alabama is home to more freshwater species than anywhere else in North America?
From dazzling darters to prehistoric turtles, these waters are a hidden world worth protecting.
Dive into the full story: https://nature.ly/4rCd1A9
February 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Jaw-dropping biodiversity 🐢😮
Did you know Alabama is home to more freshwater species than anywhere else in North America?
From dazzling darters to prehistoric turtles, these waters are a hidden world worth protecting.
Dive into the full story: https://nature.ly/4rCd1A9
Did you know Alabama is home to more freshwater species than anywhere else in North America?
From dazzling darters to prehistoric turtles, these waters are a hidden world worth protecting.
Dive into the full story: https://nature.ly/4rCd1A9
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It's #TransitEquityDay, honoring Rosa Parks’ birthday (2/4)! #DDOTDC just relaunched the E-Bike Incentive Program to make e-bikes more affordable, support local bike shops, and provide transportation options for DC residents. Applications are open now through February 21, 2026. 🔗 ebikes.ddot.dc.gov
February 4, 2026 at 9:54 PM
It's #TransitEquityDay, honoring Rosa Parks’ birthday (2/4)! #DDOTDC just relaunched the E-Bike Incentive Program to make e-bikes more affordable, support local bike shops, and provide transportation options for DC residents. Applications are open now through February 21, 2026. 🔗 ebikes.ddot.dc.gov
Some CampFest updates...
We've just added another session to the lineup — "Situational Leadership: Leading Like a Coach, Not a Script," led by Camp Industry Veteran & Author Al Ferreira.
See the full lineup and save your spot today: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
We've just added another session to the lineup — "Situational Leadership: Leading Like a Coach, Not a Script," led by Camp Industry Veteran & Author Al Ferreira.
See the full lineup and save your spot today: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
February 4, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Some CampFest updates...
We've just added another session to the lineup — "Situational Leadership: Leading Like a Coach, Not a Script," led by Camp Industry Veteran & Author Al Ferreira.
See the full lineup and save your spot today: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
We've just added another session to the lineup — "Situational Leadership: Leading Like a Coach, Not a Script," led by Camp Industry Veteran & Author Al Ferreira.
See the full lineup and save your spot today: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
Louisville, Ky.'s Greenprint Charter asks if targeted greening improves public health and supports downtown recovery?
The answer is one cities across the country should pay attention to.
Read "Following A New 'Greenprint'" in PRB+ February: www.prbplus.com/following-a-...
The answer is one cities across the country should pay attention to.
Read "Following A New 'Greenprint'" in PRB+ February: www.prbplus.com/following-a-...
February 3, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Louisville, Ky.'s Greenprint Charter asks if targeted greening improves public health and supports downtown recovery?
The answer is one cities across the country should pay attention to.
Read "Following A New 'Greenprint'" in PRB+ February: www.prbplus.com/following-a-...
The answer is one cities across the country should pay attention to.
Read "Following A New 'Greenprint'" in PRB+ February: www.prbplus.com/following-a-...
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Today is #WorldWetlandsDay
We have peatland restoration plans coming up and we're creating habitat for water voles!
At heritage sites like 'Driver and Pinkery we want to create a network of pools around the streams, planted with water vole-friendly plants
Credit: Jim Wileman
We have peatland restoration plans coming up and we're creating habitat for water voles!
At heritage sites like 'Driver and Pinkery we want to create a network of pools around the streams, planted with water vole-friendly plants
Credit: Jim Wileman
February 2, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Today is #WorldWetlandsDay
We have peatland restoration plans coming up and we're creating habitat for water voles!
At heritage sites like 'Driver and Pinkery we want to create a network of pools around the streams, planted with water vole-friendly plants
Credit: Jim Wileman
We have peatland restoration plans coming up and we're creating habitat for water voles!
At heritage sites like 'Driver and Pinkery we want to create a network of pools around the streams, planted with water vole-friendly plants
Credit: Jim Wileman
PRB+ February is out now!!
The new issue is anchored by the Project Portfolio, a special feature highlighting last year's biggest and best investments in 8 categories.
The new issue is anchored by the Project Portfolio, a special feature highlighting last year's biggest and best investments in 8 categories.
February 2, 2026 at 7:59 PM
PRB+ February is out now!!
The new issue is anchored by the Project Portfolio, a special feature highlighting last year's biggest and best investments in 8 categories.
The new issue is anchored by the Project Portfolio, a special feature highlighting last year's biggest and best investments in 8 categories.
ICYMI: As the month comes to a close, a few of our January stories deserve a second look...
-- In "How We Do Things Everywhere," Violet Piper asks some meaningful questions about camp culture and the industry's capacity for change: www.prbplus.com/how-we-do-th...
-- In "How We Do Things Everywhere," Violet Piper asks some meaningful questions about camp culture and the industry's capacity for change: www.prbplus.com/how-we-do-th...
How We Do Things Everywhere
In a rainbow barn packed with a hundred campers and forty counselors, a 16-year-old CIT with electric-blue hair performed what felt like the final poem of her childhood.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:43 PM
ICYMI: As the month comes to a close, a few of our January stories deserve a second look...
-- In "How We Do Things Everywhere," Violet Piper asks some meaningful questions about camp culture and the industry's capacity for change: www.prbplus.com/how-we-do-th...
-- In "How We Do Things Everywhere," Violet Piper asks some meaningful questions about camp culture and the industry's capacity for change: www.prbplus.com/how-we-do-th...
PRB+ February goes live Monday, February 2!
Our sustainability issue combines with one of our biggest features of the year...stay tuned!
Preview photo courtesy of The Underline.
Our sustainability issue combines with one of our biggest features of the year...stay tuned!
Preview photo courtesy of The Underline.
January 29, 2026 at 10:08 PM
PRB+ February goes live Monday, February 2!
Our sustainability issue combines with one of our biggest features of the year...stay tuned!
Preview photo courtesy of The Underline.
Our sustainability issue combines with one of our biggest features of the year...stay tuned!
Preview photo courtesy of The Underline.
We just added 2 more sessions to CampFest!! (Details in photos...)
Both are timely and compelling, and they're happening on Thursday, February 26.
To learn more and reserve your spot, head to the official CampFest landing page: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
Both are timely and compelling, and they're happening on Thursday, February 26.
To learn more and reserve your spot, head to the official CampFest landing page: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
January 28, 2026 at 10:27 PM
We just added 2 more sessions to CampFest!! (Details in photos...)
Both are timely and compelling, and they're happening on Thursday, February 26.
To learn more and reserve your spot, head to the official CampFest landing page: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
Both are timely and compelling, and they're happening on Thursday, February 26.
To learn more and reserve your spot, head to the official CampFest landing page: events.zoom.us/ev/AgxNqsv8F...
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Thriving often means helping each other, sharing what we have and investing in the next generation.
Birds are masters of cooperation and family life, and they have a lot to teach us. 🐦 💙
Birds are masters of cooperation and family life, and they have a lot to teach us. 🐦 💙
It Takes a Village: What Birds Teach Us About Cooperation and Family
Why do some birds raise chicks that aren’t their own? A look at the surprising strategy of cooperative breeding and what drives it.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Thriving often means helping each other, sharing what we have and investing in the next generation.
Birds are masters of cooperation and family life, and they have a lot to teach us. 🐦 💙
Birds are masters of cooperation and family life, and they have a lot to teach us. 🐦 💙
On this week's episode of Park People, Wyatt Moore (Supervisor Naturalist at Big Break Visitor Center in East Bay Regional Park District) chats with Rodney about all things #birding.
The video offers a sneak peek. Watch their full chat on YouTube: youtu.be/deU02Xcuyeg?...
The video offers a sneak peek. Watch their full chat on YouTube: youtu.be/deU02Xcuyeg?...
January 27, 2026 at 10:42 PM
On this week's episode of Park People, Wyatt Moore (Supervisor Naturalist at Big Break Visitor Center in East Bay Regional Park District) chats with Rodney about all things #birding.
The video offers a sneak peek. Watch their full chat on YouTube: youtu.be/deU02Xcuyeg?...
The video offers a sneak peek. Watch their full chat on YouTube: youtu.be/deU02Xcuyeg?...
As evidenced in East Bay Regional Park District, birding is so much more than programming. Read "Connecting Communities To Birds" in PRB+ January to learn about the agency's unique approach: www.prbplus.com/connecting-c...
January 26, 2026 at 10:55 PM
As evidenced in East Bay Regional Park District, birding is so much more than programming. Read "Connecting Communities To Birds" in PRB+ January to learn about the agency's unique approach: www.prbplus.com/connecting-c...
“Connecting Communities To Birds” highlights @EBRPD’s robust slate of #birdwatching programming and its many positive impacts.
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/connecting-c...
And stay tuned next week for a new episode of Park People featuring this story!
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/connecting-c...
And stay tuned next week for a new episode of Park People featuring this story!
January 23, 2026 at 9:39 PM
“Connecting Communities To Birds” highlights @EBRPD’s robust slate of #birdwatching programming and its many positive impacts.
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/connecting-c...
And stay tuned next week for a new episode of Park People featuring this story!
Read it here: www.prbplus.com/connecting-c...
And stay tuned next week for a new episode of Park People featuring this story!
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We recently asked WWF staff from across the organization to reflect on the work highlights that made 2025 meaningful.
WWF’s Madalen Howard shares her experience on visiting the sandhill crane migration in the Rio Grande Basin and its importance to freshwater ecosystems.
WWF’s Madalen Howard shares her experience on visiting the sandhill crane migration in the Rio Grande Basin and its importance to freshwater ecosystems.
January 23, 2026 at 6:06 PM
We recently asked WWF staff from across the organization to reflect on the work highlights that made 2025 meaningful.
WWF’s Madalen Howard shares her experience on visiting the sandhill crane migration in the Rio Grande Basin and its importance to freshwater ecosystems.
WWF’s Madalen Howard shares her experience on visiting the sandhill crane migration in the Rio Grande Basin and its importance to freshwater ecosystems.
We're actively working on editorial for our forthcoming May and June issues of PRB+.
Tell your story! 1200 words min.
May - Recreation (deadline: February 6)
June - Design (deadline: March 6)
Submit here: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Tell your story! 1200 words min.
May - Recreation (deadline: February 6)
June - Design (deadline: March 6)
Submit here: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/
Questions? Contact [email protected].
January 22, 2026 at 5:39 PM
We're actively working on editorial for our forthcoming May and June issues of PRB+.
Tell your story! 1200 words min.
May - Recreation (deadline: February 6)
June - Design (deadline: March 6)
Submit here: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Tell your story! 1200 words min.
May - Recreation (deadline: February 6)
June - Design (deadline: March 6)
Submit here: www.prbplus.com/submit-files/
Questions? Contact [email protected].