Courses
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History of Parks: Conceptual Justification for Developing and Maintaining Parks
This recorded webcast is designed for park and public agency employees who are interested in the history of parks. The session will include historical details, drawings and photographs of the people and places who make up the story, their objectives, successes and failures.
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Introduction to Resource Protection: Recorded
Explore the universal challenges you will encounter when charged with the protection of natural and cultural resources along with providing for public use and access. Learn MoreFree -
Managing Special Provisions in Wilderness: Commercial Services
Explore the processes for determining which and to what extent commercial services may be necessary in wilderness. Learn MoreFree -
Parks and Public Art: Highlighting the Intrinsic Qualities of Parks and Public Spaces
In this webcast participants will learn to think about green space as a canvas; a piece of art where people can interact with everyday landscape in a new and temporary way. Ralf Witthaus, International Land-Artist based in Germany, will provide examples from the Federal Lawn Show in Cologne and other lawnmower drawings to teach a creative and alternative approach to incorporate art in public parks.
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Strategies for Creating Large Canopied Trees in Urban Areas
Trees are as important as ever in our growing cities – the need to provide large canopied shade trees to cool cities is important. Providing adequate root volumes to allow large healthy trees to grow without infrastructure conflicts is also important.
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WPA - Parks and Public Health Issue Mitigation: A Case Study
This course is designed for park and public agency employees who are responsible for public health and safety in parks. A smoke-free playground issue will be covered.
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Yellowstone Snowmobile Education Certificate
Learn the rules and procedures for operating a snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park. Once you have a permit, you must also complete this course and be operating a 'Best Available Technology' snowmobile to be allowed into the park. Learn MoreFree
