Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS)

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🚨Last Chance to purchase Local Host Committee Merch for the 2026 NRPA Conference in Philly! Represent PA-Philly as the local host of this event. Our partners at PINE Branding designed this unique logo especially for attendees to wear at the conference. Don't miss your chance - order by 11:59 pm today! Order here: https://www.promoplace.com/nrpa2026store/

Volunteers Needed for the District 3 Golf Outing on Oct. 2 at Arrowhead Golf Course in Douglassville, PA.

See link in the comments to sign up!
Other details, click here: https://prps.org/prps-districts and scroll down to district events.

🚨Last Chance to purchase Local Host Committee Merch for the 2026 NRPA Conference in Philly! Represent PA-Philly as the local host of this event. Our partners at PINE Branding designed this unique logo especially for attendees to wear at the conference. Don't miss your chance - order by 11:59 pm today! Order here: https://www.promoplace.com/nrpa2026store/

Calling all volunteers! Time to turn your passion into action, roll up your sleeves, put on your gloves, and get to work. We need your help restoring trails, cleaning up litter, improving habitats, caring for historic landmarks, and advocating for healthy lands. Registration is now open for Pennsylvania Healthy Lands Week's stewardship opportunities. Sign up soon - the volunteer slots are filling up fast!
🔗https://pahealthylandsweek.org/get_involved_2026/

We are looking for candidates who want to enhance their leadership skills! The Leadership Academy has been revamped into a 6-month cohort-based program. Take advantage of this premier learning experience and join us! To learn more and register, go to prps.org/events

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, but how can we actually use it in our parks & rec departments? Come join this exciting session with Rec Technologies to learn practical applications for using AI for recreation that aren’t just using ChatGPT or Canva – featuring actual insights from OpenAI and case studies from innovative parks & rec departments across the US. We’ll also learn how recent AI breakthroughs can help us do more with less and create more inclusive, personalized recreation experiences for our communities. From understanding AI “agents” to interpreting different AI policies, we’ll cover how you can put AI to work within your department, without requiring a degree in software engineering.

Register here: https://prps.org/events/2026/26fall-7

Planning to apply for a DCNR grant in 2027. DCNR is making some changes to it's grant application process. Don't miss out on this free virtual workshop to get you up to speed on the new process. To register, go to events.dcnr.pa.gov choose the Nov. 5th date.

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Last Chance to Register!

Join members of the National Task Force: Pickleball Noise for a fact-based look at these concerns and what municipalities can do to plan for and address them. This session will cover what makes pickleball noise unique among other noise disturbances, the impact of this noise on human health, best practices for site location determination, and emerging approaches to reduce its impact.

Register here: https://prps.org/events

Place your order by September 4 for pick-up at the LHC Booth during conference registration hours. We will have limited inventory available onsite, but to guarantee you get the products and sizes you want, order today. Don’t miss out! Scan the QR code now!

If you are heading to the 2026 NRPA Conference in Philly, you don't want to miss this NE kick-off event!

Register & RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northeast-state-association-kick-off-2026-nrpa-conference-tickets-1993550955573